Spencer Torkelson must break this concerning pattern with Tigers in 2026

Division Series - Detroit Tigers v Seattle Mariners - Game Five | Alika Jenner/GettyImagesThis time last year, it seemed like Spencer Torkelson was on the outs with the Detroit Tigers. Then, last December, Gleyber Torres' landing in Detroit seemed like it would set off a domino effect that would be the final nail in the coffin for the former first overall pick.

Instead, the once-promising young slugger again looked like a future building block, launching 31 homers while slashing .240/.333/.456. Now the Tigers find themselves with question marks all over the rest of the infield as hot stove season gets underway. While it might seem like Torkelson is the one constant in that picture, that's…