Detroit Tigers: five players who could be traded at the deadline

Detroit Tigers: Five Players Who Could be Traded at the Deadline

By Matt Snyder | Jul 11, 2016

Jun 18, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Justin Upton (8) is congratulated by third baseman Nick Castellanos (9) and left fielder Steven Moya (33) after hitting a home run against the Kansas City Royals in the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jun 22, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Steven Moya (33) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Steven Moya

Steven Moya is one of the few major league players who could be traded away if the Tigers decide to act as deadline buyers.

Forced into everyday duty with J.D. Martinez‘ injury, Moya has responded with an above average batting line (.267/.304/.535) and an impressive display of power. Moya is always going to strike out a lot and hasn’t shown much propensity to draw walks, but when he contacts a baseball it tends to go a long way.

For 92 plate appearances this season the Tigers have gotten near-ceiling production out of Moya as he’s proven to the league that he can hit major league pitching enough to allow his power to play. With Martinez apparently nearing his return to the club, Moya’s position on the major league club could become superfluous by the end of the month.

The Tigers could look to cash in on a young powerful bat to help bolster the pitching staff.

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