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Tigers Promote Ben Malgeri, a Worthy Pickup in Standard Leagues?
According to Chris McCosky, the Detroit Tigers selected the contract of outfielder Ben Malgeri from Triple-A Toledo, placing the 26-year-old on a major-league roster for the first time in his career. Detroit optioned outfielder Trei Cruz to Toledo in a corresponding move, while right-hander Burch Smith was transferred to the 60-day injured list. Malgeri earned the promotion by batting .296/.401/.496 with nine home runs, 34 RBI, 47 runs, eight stolen bases, and a .897 OPS across 250 Triple-A at-bats. The right-handed hitter also offers defensive versatility, having played all three outfield positions during his professional career. However, Cruz's demotion does not necessarily guarantee Malgeri regular playing time with Detroit. His combination of on-base ability, moderate power, and speed makes him an intriguing addition in deeper leagues, but standard-league managers should monitor his early usage before committing a roster spot. Malgeri is currently available in all standard Yahoo leagues, leaving him widely available as a speculative pickup.
Jun 23
