Tigers to start Mize in major league debut against White Sox
The Detroit Tigers are calling up three prospects this week to make their major league debuts against the Chicago White SoxAUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DAWEL LUGO
Gets DFA'd The Tigers designated Lugo for assignment Monday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Impact The main prize for Detroit in the July 2017 trade that sent J.D. Martinez to the Diamondbacks, Lugo never emerged as the everyday player the Tigers hoped he would develop into when they acquired him. Over parts of three seasons in the majors, Lugo slashed .236/.270/.358 (62 wRC+) in 400 plate appearances and didn't show an ability to play reliable defense anywhere other than third base. With younger prospects in Willi Castro and Isaac Paredes both surpassing him in the organizational pecking order at the hot corner, Lugo was ultimately deemed an expendable piece. If he goes unclaimed off waivers or isn't dealt to another club, Lugo will remain in the organization and report to the Tigers' alternate training site.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Tuesday Lugo is starting at third base and batting seventh in Tuesday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Lugo hasn't played a ton so far this season, as he's only logged one start and six at-bats. Regular third baseman Jeimer Candelario is shifting over to first base Tuesday, with C.J. Cron (knee) getting placed on the 10-day injured list earlier in the day. Lugo could see more regular time while Cron is out, though Harold Castro is also a candidate to see time at the hot corner.
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