Kelly to be utility man for Tigers: MLive.com reported that Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera confirmed that he will shift to third base in 2012. That means infielder Brandon Inge and Don Kelly will have an even more limited role this season. (Updated 01/24/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Kelly and Detroit agreed to a one-year deal earlier this month to keep him in the mix at third. Kelly has played at least 113 games the last two seasons for the Tigers, but won't be getting many starts at the hot corner with Miggy sliding across the diamond. He may get some starts in the outfield, but he won't have much of an impact in 2012. Fantasy owners should consider him a low-end reserve option in AL-only formats this season. (Updated 01/24/2012).
05/18/2012 21:53 Verlander's near no-hitter carries Tigers
Justin Verlander came within two outs of his third career no-hitter, allowing only Josh Harrison's ninth-inning single in the Detroit Tigers' 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
05/16/2012 12:32 Setting the Trends: Should you bother with Nava?
The Red Sox are sure running through their fair share of outfielders. Our Nando Di Fino touches on their latest candidate -- Daniel Nava -- and other popular pickups in his Setting the Trends.
05/15/2012 18:15 Tigers win with 8-run sixth inning
Miguel Cabrera, Ryan Raburn and Austin Jackson homered during an eight-run rally in the sixth inning Tuesday and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 10-8.
05/14/2012 15:51 MLB top ten plays of the week: 5/14
From flying into the stands to going yard, check out the top plays for this past week in Major League Baseball!
Don Kelly saw the most extensive playing time in his career a year ago but continued to underwhelm on offense. He batted .245 with seven home runs and 28 RBI while seeing 257 at-bats as he played all over the field for the Tigers. He did play well in the playoffs, though, going 6 for 20 (.300) with a homer and two RBI. With the acquisition of Prince Fielder in the offseason, Miguel Cabrera will shift over third base and Kelly will remain a utility player in Detroit. With his career .240 average and limited role, leave the 32-year-old for the deepest of AL-only formats on Draft Day. (Updated 3/5/12)