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Tigers' Victor Reyes says power will come in time, not with adjusted launch angle

Lakeland, Fla. — Here’s a question: Should the Tigers try to convince 25-year-old outfielder Victor Reyes to change his swing to facilitate more fly balls and subsequently more power?

Keep in mind that while increasing launch angle has worked marvelously for many players — J.D. Martinez comes to mind — it has hurt some recent Tigers. Leonys Martin, Dixon Machado, Jake Rogers, Daz Cameron, to name a few.

“Just be a hitter,” manager Ron Gardenhire said after the workout Tuesday.