Returning Starting Position Players
The Tigers will return the entire starting nine from 2016. Lineups next season will likely look very similar to the ones we saw this year.
Catcher: James McCann
First Base: Miguel Cabrera
Second Base: Ian Kinsler
Shortstop: Jose Iglesias
Third Base: Nick Castellanos
Left Field: Justin Upton
Center Field: Cameron Maybin
Right Field: J.D. Martinez
Designated Hitter: Victor Martinez
The only (partial) question mark here is Cameron Maybin, who has a team option in his contract for 2017. The Tigers should pick up the $9 million option with no qualms after his very good 2016 season.