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The Detroit News Zach McKinstry admitted that the game has sped up on him in the last month. He's hit just .169 since July 7 and drawn only eight walks since June 1.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Sitting against righty McKinstry is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rays.

Impact Typically when McKinstry heads to the bench, it's because the other team is starting a lefty, but in this case he is sitting against righty Aaron Civale. McKinstry is hitting .108 with two doubles in his last 11 games. Zack Short is drawing the start at second base and hitting eighth.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench versus southpaw McKinstry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact McKinstry will hit the bench for the second time in the series while the Marlins bring another southpaw (Jesus Luzardo) to the mound. Zack Short will step in for McKinstry at third base and bat ninth.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday McKinstry isn't in the Tigers' lineup Friday against Miami.

Impact After going 2-for-8 with an RBI and a run scored across both games of Thursday's doubleheader, McKinstry will get a breather against lefty Braxton Garrett. McKinstry's absence opens up a spot for Zack Short to start at third base and bat ninth.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in loss McKinstry went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Padres.

Impact McKinstry hit his seventh home run of the season and second of the month in the fifth inning against San Diego starter Seth Lugo. The infielder continues to bat leadoff most days against righties, which was the case Friday, though he often hits the bench when a southpaw is on the mound. He's a cheaper option worth considering in daily formats on days he's in the lineup.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Triples, scores in win McKinstry went 1-for-3 with a walk, a triple and a run scored in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Royals.

Impact McKinstry did his job from the leadoff spot, which is where he typically finds himself against righties. The return of Akil Baddoo earlier this month gives the Tigers another speedy, left-handed bat in the lineup, though McKinstry seems somewhat secure in the No. 1 spot. He's batting just .244 but has chipped in 12 stolen bases to provide some fantasy value in deeper formats.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw McKinstry is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact McKinstry and Akil Baddoo will both exit the starting nine while manager A.J. Hinch counters southpaw Ryan Yarbrough with a lineup of seven right-handed hitters. Zack Short will step in for McKinstry at third base.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus southpaw McKinstry is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Impact The lefty-hitting McKinstry will bow out of the starting nine for the second time in the series while Oakland brings another southpaw (Hogan Harris) to the hill. With McKinstry on the bench, the Tigers will have Matt Vierling and Andy Ibanez occupy the corner-outfield spots. McKinstry has seen the majority of his starts in right field for the past month, but he'll likely move back to third or second base on a more regular basis once Akil Baddoo (quadriceps) and Riley Greene (fibula) return from the 10-day injured list this weekend.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in offensive outburst McKinstry went 2-for-5 with two runs scored in Sunday's 14-9 win over the Rockies.

Impact McKinstry was a bit overshadowed on a day the Tigers hit five home runs as a team, including two grand slams. However, he still provided a nice contribution from the leadoff spot. McKinstry now has two straight two-hit efforts and is batting .323 over his last 10 games. He should have fantasy value as long as he's locked in at the plate and batting first for Detroit.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach McKinstry's 3-run HR powers Tigers over Rockies in 10 Zach McKinstry homered among his two hits, Jonathan Schoop also had two hits and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 in 10 inni...

JULY 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

McKinstry hits 3-run homer in 10th inning, Tigers beat the Rockies 4-2

Zach McKinstry hit a tiebreaking, three-run home run in the 10th inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers past the Colorado Rockies 4-2

JULY 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Zach McKinstry's 400-foot blast in 10th inning sends Detroit Tigers to 4-2 win over Rockies Zach McKinstry hit a 3-run home run in the 10th inning as the Detroit Tigers prevailed in a bullpen game, 4-2, over the Colorado Rockies.

JULY 2, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Delivers key homer McKinstry went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-2 extra-inning win over the Rockies.

Impact McKinstry put the Tigers ahead with his 10th-inning blast off Pierce Johnson, and Alex Lange was able to preserve the lead. McKinstry had gone 18 games without a homer and 30 contests without a steal entering Saturday. He's up to six long balls, 11 thefts, 22 RBI, 32 runs scored, 10 doubles and a triple while slashing .248/.333/.381 over 260 plate appearances. He remains the Tigers' preferred leadoff option versus right-handed pitchers, a role he's held for a majority of the season.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Monday McKinstry is absent from the lineup Monday against the Rangers.

Impact McKinstry collected a double, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's series finale versus the Twins, but he'll take a seat Monday as the Tigers go righty-heavy against the Rangers and left-hander Andrew Heaney.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plates two RBI McKinstry went 1-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a run in Sunday's loss to the Twins.

Impact McKinstry tallied the Tigers' only extra base hit of the day with an RBI double in the third and later came around to score in the frame. He now has four RBI in his last two games but has been scuffling over the course of June, slashing just .167/.198/.256 with four extra base hits, eight RBI, sux runs and a 3:17 BB:K over 22 games.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McKinstry's early 2-run single leads the Tigers over the Twins 3-2

Zach McKinstry hit a two-run single in Detroit’s three-run second inning and the Tigers held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2

JUNE 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Tigers score three runs in the second inning thanks to Eric Haase and Zach McKinstry

JUNE 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Out against lefty McKinstry isn't in the Tigers' lineup Tuesday against the Royals.

Impact Left-hander Daniel Lynch will start the game for Kansas City, so the lefty-hitting McKinstry will retreat to the bench. Zack Short will fill in at the keystone and bat in the leadoff spot while Andy Ibanez starts in right field batting third.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench McKinstry will sit Saturday against the Twins.

Impact McKinstry has been used in a strict platoon for much of the year, so he'll sit Saturday with lefty Brent Headrick expected to provide the bulk innings behind right-handed opener Jose De Leon. McKinstry got off to a strong start this season, slashing .288/.400/.432 through the end of May, but he's hit just .132/.148/.226 thus far in June. Matt Vierling starts in right field in his absence.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting second game of twin bill McKinstry is not in the lineup for the second game of a doubleheader against Atlanta on Wednesday.

Impact McKinstry will take a seat for the second game of the twin bill versus Atlanta after going 2-for-5 with an RBI in the 10-7 loss in the first game. Matt Vierling will cover right field in place of McKinstry while Zack Short handling leadoff duties.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks fifth homer McKinstry went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact McKinstry extended the Tigers' lead to 5-2 with a two-run shot off Zac Gallen in the fourth inning. The 28-year-old McKinstry had been 0-for-15 over his last four games and just 4-for-37 (.108) in his previous 10. Still, McKinstry's ability to play all over the diamond has afforded him a regular role in Detroit. He's slashing .253/.354/.398 with five homers, 27 runs scored, 12 RBI and 10 steals through 197 plate appearances on the campaign.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Zach McKinstry LAYS OUT on the warning track in right field to get out of the sixth inning vs. the Diamondbacks

JUNE 11, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Triples, scores Saturday McKinstry went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Saturday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the White Sox.

Impact McKinstry had one of the Tigers' three hits in the 10-inning contest and scored the lone run. The utility player is getting an opportunity to lead off most days against righties and he's responded with a .387 on-base percentage and 25 runs scored across 49 games, while also swiping 10 bases. McKinstry has some fantasy value in deeper leagues as long as he's in this role and getting on base.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two swipes in win McKinstry went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and two steals in Sunday's 6-5 win over the White Sox.

Impact McKinstry has reached safely in 15 of his past 16 starts, including back-to-back multi-hit games. Since May 8, he's slashing .358/.500/.509 with five RBI, six stolen bases and 12 runs scored. McKinstry was once viewed as a top prospect for the Dodgers, but he struggled to make an impact in limited action with Los Angeles and had a similar situation with the Cubs last year. However, Detroit has given the 28-year-old a prominent, everyday spot at the top of the order, and McKinstry has responded with quality all-around play.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big game in win McKinstry went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and two RBI in Saturday's win over the White Sox. He also stole a base.

Impact McKinstry paced Detroit's offense from the top of the order, chipping in his fourth home run and eighth stolen base of the season. The utility player has become a regular leadoff option for the Tigers and has responded with a .291 batting average. As long as he's hitting first most days, McKinstry could have some fantasy value in deeper leagues.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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McKinstry hits 3-run homer in 10th inning, Tigers beat the Rockies 4-2

McKinstry's early 2-run single leads the Tigers over the Twins 3-2

Tigers score three runs in the second inning thanks to Eric Haase and Zach McKinstry

Tigers' Zach McKinstry LAYS OUT on the warning track in right field to get out of the sixth inning vs. the Diamondbacks