With a month left before the trade deadline in Major League Baseball, we’re getting the first glimmers of activity on the market involving Detroit. Saturday evening, it was reported by Francys Romero that the Tigers have interest in Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes. As expected sellers this July, it’s no surprise that Pittsburgh would be exploring the trade market for their defensive whiz. The surprise here is the idea that the Tigers would be interested, as the fit between Hayes and the current roster is a clunky one, to say the least.
Hayes is a former first round pick and top 100 prospect, lauded for his contact skills and the ability to really pick it at the hot corner.