Detroit Tigers fans have long witnessed some stellar middle-infield play. Ian Kinsler is one of the game’s best all-around threats, while Jose Iglesias has developed into an elite defender at shortstop.
For a while, the Tigers had some intriguing infield depth behind the duo. Dixon Machado, whose glove has been Major League ready for years, has been gaining experience in the upper minors. What’s more, the likes of Devon Travis, Willy Adames, Javier Betancourt and Domingo Leyba gave the team options for the future.