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COLT KEITH #33 - SECOND BASEMAN - DETROIT TIGERS
13 HR •
61 RBI •
.260 AVG
13 HR
61 RBI
.260 AVG
Keith earns Tigers Rookie of the Year honors DETROIT -- Colt Keith was shut out in American League Rookie of the Year balloting Monday, but he still got an honor for his lowkey impressi...
Sitting against LHP Keith isn't in Detroit's lineup Saturday for Game 5 of the ALDS against the Guardians.
Impact Cleveland will send left-hander Matthew Boyd to the mound Saturday, meaning the lefty-hitting Keith will begin the game on the bench. Andy Ibanez will fill in at the keystone and bat fourth.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from Detroit lineup Keith is not in the lineup Monday for ALDS Game 2 versus the Guardians.
Impact With southpaw Matthew Boyd toeing the rubber for the Guardians, the left-handed-hitting Keith will begin the contest on the bench as Andy Ibanez handles second base and bats third. Keith could enter mid-game against a right-handed reliever.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting versus lefty Keith is not in the lineup Tuesday for Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Astros.
Impact It's left-hander Framber Valdez on the mound for the Astros, so the lefty-hitting Keith will begin this one on the bench. Andy Ibanez is playing second base and batting cleanup for the Tigers.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against lefty Keith is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.
Impact The lefty-hitting Keith will yield to Andy Ibanez at the keystone Friday as the White Sox trot out southpaw Garrett Crochet. In his last 10 games, Keith is 9-for-31 (.290) with a homer and a triple.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Triples, drives in two in win Keith went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run scored and two RBI in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Rays.
Impact Keith plated Detroit's first run of the game on his sixth inning triple as the Tigers came back from a 3-0 deficit and got one step closer to the playoffs. The rookie has played a key role in his team's resurgence, as he's batting .282 across 20 games in September, though only three of his 20 hits so far this month have gone for extra bases, leaving him with a middling .682 OPS in September.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Idle against lefty Keith isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Impact With southpaw Cade Povich slated to start on the mound for Baltimore, the left-handed bat of Keith will remain in the dugout Saturday. Andy Ibanez will start at second base instead and bat leadoff.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers News: Colt Keith's quick recovery fuels Detroit Tigers' playoff push After just one game off the field, rookie Colt Keith makes a triumphant comeback.
SEPTEMBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Rejoining lineup as DH Keith (shoulder) is batting fifth as the designated hitter Friday against the Orioles.
Impact The 23-year-old sat out Wednesday against the Royals after he suffered the shoulder injury during Tuesday's contest, but he's back in the lineup following Thursday's team off day. Keith is hitting .315 through 14 games in September, though he hasn't supplied a ton of pop with just two extra-base hits.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers News: Colt Keith's shoulder injury update reveals optimistic signs for the Tigers After a promising evaluation, Colt Keith could be back in action for the Tigers as they chase playoffs.
SEPTEMBER 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Sitting out with sore shoulder Keith (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Kansas City, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Impact Keith had to be removed from Tuesday's game with a right shoulder injury. He was able to test out his arm with some fielding drills pregame Wednesday, suggesting that his absence might not last long. The Tigers are idle Thursday before beginning a weekend series in Baltimore. Zach McKinstry is playing second base Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Battling shoulder injury Keith was removed from Tuesday's game versus Kansas City due to a right shoulder injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Impact Keith reportedly suffered the injury on a dive during the fifth inning of Tuesday's contest, and he took himself out of the game once it began to affect his ability to throw the ball, per Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. He's slated to undergo further testing Wednesday, at which point the Tigers will have more information on the severity of the 23-year-old's injury. If he's unable to play Wednesday, Zach McKinstry and Andy Ibanez would be candidates to fill in at second base.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in key win Keith went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 7-6 win over the Royals.
Impact Keith made his lone hit count, ripping a two-out home run in the fifth inning that brought the Tigers within a run as they mounted a comeback. Detroit is pushing Minnesota for the final playoff spot, and the rookie Keith has been a key reason why. Over his last 12 contests, the 23-year-old is batting .313 with five runs scored and six RBI.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Keith hits 2-run homer as Tigers overcome Witt's grand slam and rally for 7-6 win over Royals
Colt Keith hit a two-run homer, Matt Vierling had three hits while driving in the go-ahead run, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Kansas Cit...SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tallies three hits Saturday Keith went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Orioles.
Impact Keith had three of Detroit's seven hits as a team as Corbin Burnes and two Baltimore relievers mostly cruised through the lineup. The young infielder is batting a robust .318 this month, which has helped push his season average up to a respectable .263. Keith was batting just .154 at the end of April, so he's come a long ways during his rookie campaign. The 23-year-old should be set up for a breakout 2025 campaign now that he's seemingly settled in at the MLB level.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Sunday's lineup Keith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact Keith is mired in an 0-for-14 slump and will sit Sunday for the second time in Detroit's past three games. Zach McKinstry will receive another start at second base while batting seventh.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Sunday's lineup Keith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact Keith is mired in an 0-for-14 slump and will sit Sunday for the second time in Detroit's past three games. Zach McKinstry will receive another start at second base while batting seventh.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Friday Keith is on the bench for Friday's game against Boston.
Impact After going 0-for-10 during Detroit's three-game set with the Angels, Keith will get Friday off to clear his head. In his place, Zach McKinstry will play second base and bat seventh.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Drives in Keith went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI, a run scored and a walk in Sunday's win over the White Sox.
Impact Keith singled in a run during the third inning before capping off Detroit's nine-run day with his two-run double in the eighth. It was his ninth multi-hit performance of the month and his seventh over the last 12 games. During that 12-game stretch, he's 19-for-50 (.380), but only four of those hits have gone for extra bases. After some early-season struggles (.595 OPS through the end of June), Keith is now slashing .264/.316/.398 with 29 extra-base hits, seven steals and 51 RBI through 119 games.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Drives in three runs Keith went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI, a run scored and a walk in Sunday's win over the White Sox.
Impact Keith singled in a run during the third inning before capping off Detroit's nine-run day with his two-run double in the eighth. It was his ninth multi-hit performance of the month and his seventh over the last 12 games. During that 12-game stretch, he's 19-for-50 (.380), but only four of those hits have gone for extra bases. After some early-season struggles (.595 OPS through the end of June), Keith is now slashing .264/.316/.398 with 29 extra-base hits, seven steals and 51 RBI through 119 games.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Goes deep in win Keith went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 13-4 win against the White Sox.
Impact Keith's solo home run in the ninth inning snapped a streak of 22 games without a deep fly. The rookie has 12 homers for the season and raised his OPS to .702 in the process. Keith is carrying a seven-game hitting streak and has multi-hit games in seven of his last 13 appearances, carrying a .333 batting average over the span.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches twice, scores in loss Keith went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's 10-2 loss to the Cubs.
Impact Keith was the only Detroit player with multiple hits as the team finished with just five hits overall in a sluggish performance. The rookie continues to have a solid campaign following a slow start to the season, as he's now batting .258 overall after finishing April with just a .154 average. Keith has plenty of room for further growth, making the 23-year-old a potential 2025 breakout candidate.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Three hits in Sunday's win Keith went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Yankees.
Impact Keith notched his seventh game with at least three hits this season and now has six games in August with multiple hits. His lone extra-base knock of the night came off Clay Holmes in the ninth and Keith wound up coming around to score to send the game to extras. Keith hasn't bene able to replicate the power numbers he displayed in the minors, as he hasn't hit a home run since July 27, but has maintained a patient eye at the dish and ranks third among all qualified rookies with a 17.6 strikeout percentage. For the year, the 22-year-old is slashing .256/.308/.386 with 11 homers, 44 RBI, 44 runs, six steals and a 28:75 BB:K in 425 plate appearances.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Playing Saturday Keith (hamstring) will serve as the designated hitter and bat in the cleanup spot for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Impact Keith sat out of Friday's contest against the Yankees to recover from lingering soreness in his left hamstring. The 23-year-old appears to be healthy enough to play Saturday, and he will be eased back in as he works as the Tigers' designated hitter. Since the All-Star break, Keith is slashing .234/.280/.330 with seven runs scored, two home runs and six RBI across 100 plate appearances.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Experiencing hamstring soreness Keith was deemed day-to-day Friday with left hamstring soreness stemming from a cramp he felt Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact Keith was held out of the Tigers lineup Friday and was described as "banged up." However, we now know the specifics of Keith's status and the team confirmed he isn't dealing with anything serious. Zach McKinstry is starting at second base Friday and would likely remain at second if Keith misses additional time.
AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE
