Niko Goodrum off to hot start in bid to be Tigers' next Andrew Romine

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Niko Goodrum is playing for an Opening Day roster spot for the first time in his career, and he's not wasting any time.

The 26-year-old, who signed a minor-league deal with the Detroit Tigers over the winter, has six hits, including a home run and three doubles, in his first 13 Grapefruit League at-bats.

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"He came ready to play," said Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire.