MLB may be done with the All-Star break, but the league’s annual break has been anything but for the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers had six representatives in this year’s game, including American League starting pitcher Tarik Skubal, and will be looking to stay sharp as they own baseball’s best record at 59-38.
While the Tigers will be looking to continue their momentum out of the break, other teams will be looking to charge out of the gate to make up their double-digit deficit behind Detroit in the American League Central. One divisional rival has already struck ahead of this month’s trade deadline, and it adds an important piece that could help them if they run into the Tigers in October.
Royals Acquire IF Adam Frazier from Pirates After All-Star Game
According to FanSided’s Robert Murray, the Kansas City Royals have acquired infielder Adam Frazier from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for infielder Cam Devanney. A former All-Star with the Pirates in 2021, Frazier’s second stint with the Pirates was a modest one, hitting .255/.318/.336 with three home runs, 21 RBI, and seven stolen bases in 78 games. But his acquisition may not be the piece that helps catch Detroit in the division.
Trade: The Kansas City Royals are acquiring infielder Adam Frazier from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to sources familiar with the deal. Cam Devanney is going to the Pirates.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) July 16, 2025
The Tigers own a 12-game lead over the Royals, who are in third place in the division entering the All-Star Break. Detroit can also feel comfortable knowing that Frazier doesn’t help their biggest issue, which has been scoring runs.
Kansas City ranks 29th with 3.38 runs per game this season and will be looking for more offense ahead of the deadline. While Frazier has positional versatility and gives manager Matt Quatraro a left-handed bat off the bench, his previous stint with the Royals didn’t go so well, hitting .202/.282/.294 over 104 games.
The offensive struggles indicate they may not be done, and they could turn into full-blown buyers as the deadline approaches. But for a Tigers team looking to make their own big splash, Frazier is more of a ripple that is unlikely to affect their quest for a division title.