Shortened MLB Season Doesn’t Look Great For Detroit Tigers

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After prolonged labor negotiations, it appears that the 2020 MLB season is finally on the horizon.

The announcement of Major League Baseball’s official plan for a 60-game regular season last week indicates that the Detroit Tigers will soon be seen on the field.

Will this young ballclub be able to create some magic in a shortened MLB season?

MLB to begin 60-game season in late July

On Wednesday, details on the 2020 season were officially announced by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred through a press release.

On July 1, players will gather for training in preparation for a 60-game season set to commence on either July 23 or 24.

Manfred expressed his excitement in a statement, stating, “We are delighted to announce that the 2020 season is approaching. We have shared a 60-game schedule with the Players Association and eagerly anticipate bringing back the joy of baseball to our amazing fans.”

All 30 MLB teams reached an agreement on Monday, June 22, regarding the latest proposal for the 2020 season. The terms of this agreement will be founded upon the March 26 deal made between the league and MLB Players Association, which was established after the suspension of spring training due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Although there was consideration by MLB to hold the entire season in Florida or Arizona, ultimately, each of the 30 MLB teams will conduct their training camps in their respective parks.

New rules implemented for shortened MLB season

In the 2020 MLB schedule, every team will play 10 games against each of their four division opponents. Additionally, there will be 20 games scheduled against teams from the opposing National League Division. As a result, the AL East will square off against the NL East, and the same pattern will follow for other divisions.

Camp invitations are limited to 60 players per team. Additionally, teams have the choice to send a maximum of 20 players, who are not on the 40-man roster, to an alternate site.

Both leagues in the 2020 MLB season will implement the designated-hitter rule.

The playoff schedules will stay consistent with previous years, featuring a two-wild card format in both leagues.

In addition, the season brings forth other exciting updates, such as:

• The initial rosters for the season will consist of 30 players, which will later be trimmed down to 26 after a period of four weeks.
• The deadline for trades has been scheduled for August 31st.
• At the start of every half-inning in extra-inning games, there will be a runner placed on second base.
• The duration of the 60-day injured list is now shortened to 45 days.
• In addition to undergoing daily COVID-19 testing, individuals who are not actively participating in the game will be required to wear masks while in the dugout and bullpen.
• Players are prohibited from spitting or chewing tobacco, as well as engaging in any celebratory contact.

Tigers still in rebuilding mode

Although the Detroit Tigers had a forgettable 2019 MLB Season, it seems that brighter days are on the horizon.

In 2020, the Detroit Tigers achieved a 47-114 record, marking their lowest win total since 2003. This year’s performance closely resembled their franchise-worst record of 43-119, which was also set in 2003.

In 2020, Ron Gardenhire will be back for his third season as the manager of Detroit. Although he has a young team to guide, the presence of veteran Miguel Cabrera remains a standout feature on the roster.

As he embarks on his 18th MLB season in 2020, Miguel Cabrera, at 37 years old, will also be celebrating his 13th season as a member of the Detroit Tigers. This esteemed player, once crowned with the coveted Triple Crown title, has experienced a decrease in his statistics in recent years. In the previous season, Cabrera achieved a batting average of .282, along with 12 home runs and 59 RBI. Remarkably, despite these declining numbers, he managed to lead the Tigers in both average and RBI.

In the last three years, Detroit has managed to acquire a plethora of promising young talent, largely attributed to their advantageous high draft positions.

Casey Mize, chosen as the top pick in the 2018 draft, is anticipated to have his first appearance in the MLB during the year 2020. Mize showcased an impressive 2.72 ERA and a remarkable 8-3 record in the minor leagues the previous season.

In the beginning of this month, the Tigers made their first pick in the 2020 MLB Draft and chose Spencer Torkelson from Arizona State as the No. 1 overall. Continuing their selections, they picked Dillon Dingler from Ohio State to kick off the second round.

Oddsmakers don’t give Tigers much hope

The overall anticipation for the Tigers in 2020 is low nationwide.

The Tigers are listed by BetMGM as having odds of 1000-1 to win the World Series, putting them on par with the Baltimore Orioles for the highest odds in MLB.

The Tigers and the Kansas City Royals are both listed with odds of 80-1 to win the AL Central, according to oddsmakers. The Minnesota Twins, on the other hand, are currently the frontrunners with odds of -160.

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