Detroit Tigers prepare for a pivotal offseason as the 2026 campaign turns into an audition for the future. With prospects like Max Clark, Dillon Dingler, and Kevin McGonigal likely to headline the 2027 Opening Day roster, the question looms: which current Tigers will survive the upcoming roster shakeup? Scott Bentley examines the uncertain futures of Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson, Colt Keith, and Eduardo Valencia, and spotlights heated debates at first base and in the bullpen. Find out which veterans might be on the chopping block, why a right-handed hitting corner outfielder remains a top need, and how potential trades and option decisions could transform the lineup. The conversation explores the statuses of Kerry Carpenter, Matt Vierling, Parker Meadows, and key arms like Tyler Holton and Jackson Jobe, setting the stage for an offseason filled with major storylines and tough calls. Can the Detroit Tigers’ emerging core finally get the support it needs? 00:00 Tigers' 2027 roster predictions05:46 Player development and offseason plans06:43 Debating left-handed pitchers selection12:11 Deciding on player roster moves14:43 Keith's long-term contract details17:24 Tigers first base strategy debate22:56 Discussing Matt Vierling's future24:13 Evaluating Kerry Carpenter's Future29:42 Offseason and injured list strategy32:34 Discussing Tigers' pitching strategy Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! AmazonThis Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them. OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Dose DailyReady to give your liver the support it deserves?Head to https://DoseDaily.co/LOCKEDONMLB or enter LOCKEDONMLB to get 35% off your first subscription. StanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings.Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase. Learn more at https://Stance.com.Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball. 5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. KALSHIFor a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
