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Detroit Tigers' Spencer Torkelson hits in the batting cage as Tigers general manager Al Avila, left, watches during baseball training camp at Comerica Park Saturday, July 4, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Spencer Torkelson has shown Tigers why they took him No. 1

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' JaCoby Jones flips a baseball during baseball training camp at Comerica Park, Friday, July 3, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Competitive environment crucial for young Tigers

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

In this Feb. 18, 2020 photo Arizona State infielder Spencer Torkelson makes a play during an NCAA college baseball game in Phoenix, Ariz. The Detroit Tigers agreed to terms Tuesday, June 30, 2020 with No. 1 overall draft pick Spencer Torkelson, and the team said he's joining the player pool for this abbreviated season. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Tigers give $8.4M deal to Torkelson, who joins player pool

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

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FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2019, file photo, Arizona State's Spencer Torkelson bats during an NCAA college baseball game against Notre Dame in Phoenix. Detroit drafted Arizona State first baseman Spencer Torkelson with the top pick in this week's draft, although the Tigers plan to try him across the diamond at third base. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

In Torkelson, Tigers could have hitting prospect they need

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

In a photo provided by MLB Photos, the baseball draft board is seen Monday, June 8, 2020 in Secaucus, N.J., for Wednesday's draft. (Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via AP)

Tigers load up with more college bats on Day 2 of MLB draft

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

In this Feb. 17, 2019, file photo, Arizona State's Spencer Torkelson bats during an NCAA college baseball game against Notre Dame in Phoenix. The Detroit Tigers are rebuilding around an impressive group of minor league pitchers. Now, it might be time to add a star hitting prospect to the mix. Whether it’s Arizona State slugger Spencer Torkelson or somebody else, Detroit has a chance to add another potential standout when it makes the No. 1 selection in Wednesday night’s Major League Baseball draft. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) ** FILE **

For Tigers, top draft pick another chance to speed rebuild

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

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FILE - In this April 30, 1969, file photo, Detroit Tigers' Al Kaline has a baseball bat shouldered as he shares a moment with Washington Senators manager Ted Williams, in Detroit. (AP Photo/File)

Al Kaline dies at 85

By Jim Irwin and Noah Trister - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2002, file photo, Detroit Tigers Hall of Famer Al Kaline is honored for his 50 years with the Tigers organization at Comerica Park in Detroit. Al Kaline, who spent his entire 22-season Hall of Fame career with the Detroit Tigers and was known affectionately as “Mr. Tiger,” has died. He was 85. John Morad, a friend of Kaline's, confirmed to The Associated Press that he died Monday, April 6, 2020, at his home in Michigan. (AP Photo/John F. Martin)

Beloved Tigers star, Hall of Famer Al Kaline dies at 85

By JIM IRWIN and NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo ,Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off of Chicago White Sox's Reynaldo Lopez during the first inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)

Tigers’ Cabrera arrives with something to prove

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

File-This Sept. 15, 2019, file photo shows Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire watching his team play against the Baltimore Orioles in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Detroit. It could be another long season for the Detroit Tigers, but fans in the Motor City may not have to look far for signs of hope. About 60 miles down Interstate 75. “We've got some pretty good ones going to Triple-A Toledo,&quot; Gardenhire said. &quot;They ought to be pretty happy down there. They're going to see some pretty good pitchers.” (AP Photo/Jose Juarez, File)

Tigers eyeing Triple-A Toledo for top prospects

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Tigers retiring Whitaker’s No. 1 this coming season

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By Compiled PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

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Detroit Tigers Gordon Beckham (29) breaks his bat on a single during the sixth inning of game two of a baseball doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Mark Black)

After 114 losses, Tigers still waiting on top prospects

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson (7) comes out of the dugout and waves to fans after a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Chicago. Anderson, who is attempting to become the third White Sox player to win a batting title, went 0 for 2 with two walks in the second game after sitting out the opener. (AP Photo/Mark Black)

Anderson earns AL batting title at .335 as White Sox win

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press

Chicago White Sox's Eloy Jimenez celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off of Detroit Tigers' Edwin Jackson during the seventh inning of Game 1 of a baseball doubleheader, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Tigers rally past White Sox 4-3 for doubleheader split

By JOHN JACKSON - Associated Press