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Detroit Tigers A.J. Hinch surprises fans by benching breakout star Zach McKinstry for the road game against the San Diego Padres. Instead, top prospect Kevin McGonigle starts at third base, Javier Baez at shortstop, and Parker Meadows in center field. McKinstry, a versatile utility player, had a career year last season but is benched due to Baezs superior defense at shortstop. The Tigers strong starting rotation, led by new lefty Framber Valdez, sets the stage for their playoff run, with the offense, including McKinstrys multi-position impact, needing to deliver in October.

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