NIKO GOODRUM NEWS

Blasts solo shot Goodrum went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Athletics on Thursday.

Impact The 29-year-old smacked a home run off Sean Manaea in the sixth inning to bring the Tigers within one. The switch-hitter is currently fighting for playing time with the emergence of the red-hot Akil Baddoo as well as slugger Renato Nunez, but Goodrum is currently slashing .286/.355/.429 as he continues to try to crack the Tigers every day lineup.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A's pound Tigers, back Manaea's 1st victory of season, 8-4

Stephen Piscotty and Matt Olson homered to back Sean Manaea’s first victory of the season, and the Oakland Athletics won their fifth straight game by beating the Detroit Tigers 8-4

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fulmer 1st win since 2018, Tigers sweep shorthanded Astros

Michael Fulmer earned his first win since 2018 and the Detroit Tigers built a big lead before holding off the short-handed Houston Astros 6-4 for a three-game sweep

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of lineup Goodrum will not start Monday's game against the Astros.

Impact Goodrum started six of the Tigers' first nine games, including three straight during the weekend series in Cleveland. He's done very little at the plate, hitting .238/.304/.286. Jonathan Schoop starts at second base Monday.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Goodrum is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Goodrum heads to the bench after starting in three of the Tigers' last four games. The 29-year-old won't necessarily be a mainstay in the lineup against tough right-handers like the Twins' Kenta Maeda, but Goodrum looks like he could be Detroit's top leadoff option against left-handed pitching. He capitalized on the matchup with southpaw J.A. Happ in Tuesday's 4-3 win, going 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits from top of order Goodrum went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-3, 10-inning win over the Twins.

Impact Batting leadoff for the first time this season, Goodrum did a good job of setting the table for the Tigers. Regular No. 1 hitter Robbie Grossman shifted to sixth in the order with Minnesota starting a lefty in J.A. Happ. This could be a regular alignment for Detroit, particularly if Goodrum continues to have success against southpaws.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets leadoff look Goodrum will start in left field and bat leadoff Tuesday against the Twins, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact With the Tigers facing a left-handed starting pitcher (J.A. Happ) for the first time this season, manager A.J. Hinch will shake up his normal lineup and deploy Goodrum atop the order instead of Robbie Grossman, who drops to sixth in the order. It's unclear whether Goodrum will regularly hit leadoff against lefties; it may be that his strong track record against Happ is the main reason he's batting first Monday. Goodrum has six hits in eight career at-bats versus the veteran southpaw.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers: How long do you give Niko Goodrum? The Detroit Tigers have had their share of glove-first players. Ed Brickman, Aurelio Rodríguez, and Adam Everett are some of the names I was...

APRIL 5, 2021 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Sitting Sunday Goodrum is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Cleveland, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact He'll sit for the second time in the three-game series. After serving as a regular in the lineup for most of the past three seasons, Goodrum is expected to see a reduction in playing time in 2021 while transitioning into more of a utility role.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup Saturday Goodrum is starting at second base and batting eighth in Saturday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Goodrum didn't start in Thursday's season opener, but Jonathan Schoop is shifting over to first Saturday with Miguel Cabrera getting the nod at DH, which opens up the keystone for Goodrum. Manager A.J. Hinch has preached versatility this season, and it certainly looks like the Tigers have plenty of moving pieces early in the year. That means Goodrum is likely to play all over the field, though it remains unclear if he'll get enough at-bats to be fantasy relevant.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Opening Day Goodrum is out of the lineup for Thursday's season opener against Cleveland, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact An everyday player for much of his past three seasons in Detroit, Goodrum appears set to transition into more of a utility role in 2021. He'll likely be in store for a downturn in starts as a result, but Goodrum's defensive versatility should allow him to crack the lineup a handful of times per week. That should be enough to make him worthy of rostering in AL-only leagues.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day

Max Scherzer will have the ball in his hands when he begins the final season of his seven-year, $210 million contract with the Washington Nationals

MARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits first spring home run Goodrum went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

Impact Goodrum had been slumping, as he came into Sunday's game with just four hits and no home runs in 26 at-bats this spring. The 29-year-old should still have an Opening Day roster spot, though with the emergence of Willi Castro at shortstop, Goodrum may see only sporadic playing time as a utility player.

MARCH 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers' Niko Goodrum talks hitting troubles in spring training Versatile Detroit Tigers defender Niko Goodrum checks in Friday, March 19, 2021, to break down his offense in spring training.

MARCH 19, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Off to good spring start Goodrum went 2-for-2 with a double in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies and is a perfect 4-for-4 this spring.

Impact It's a really small sample size of course, but with Goodrum looking to solidify his role during spring training, every good performance helps. The 29-year-old will likely serve as a utility option for the Tigers, with Willi Castro likely emerging as the everyday shortstop, but Goodrum should still play often across the field.

MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Niko Goodrum explains value in versatility, as preached by Detroit Tigers' AJ Hinch Detroit Tigers utility player Niko Goodrum explains Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, the value of taking on multiple positions under new manager AJ H...

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Could be ticketed for utility role Goodrum could serve in a utility role for the Tigers this season with Willi Castro (shoulder) working as the primary shortstop, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Goodrum started 30 games at shortstop for the team in 2020 while Castro started 26, but the latter was a lot better offensively (.931 OPS compared to .598 for Goodrum) and seems to be emerging as an everyday player the Tigers can build around. Goodrum is versatile enough to play multiple positions, so the Tigers will likely use him in a utility role, at least to begin the season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers avoid arbitration with all 8 remaining players

The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $6.5 million contract with Matthew Boyd, avoiding arbitration with the left-hander after he struggled during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers agree with 4 arb-eligibles (sources) The Tigers avoided salary arbitration Friday with half of their eight remaining arbitration-eligible players, reaching agreements on one-yea...

JANUARY 15, 2021 • MLB.COM

Avoids arbitration with Detroit Goodrum signed a one-year, $2.1 million deal with the Tigers on Friday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Goodrum struggled in 2020 with a .598 OPS in 179 plate appearances, but he remains under contract for next season. The 28-year-old should have a chance in spring training to secure an everyday role to begin 2021.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers avoid arbitration with Fulmer, reach 1-year deal

Right-hander Michael Fulmer and the Detroit Tigers agreed to a $3.1 million, one-year contract that avoided arbitration

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers tender contracts to all 9 arb-eligibles Niko Goodrum will get another chance with the Tigers. So will Joe Jiménez, Matthew Boyd, Daniel Norris and the rest of the Tigers’ arbitrati...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • MLB.COM

Detroit Tigers face decisions on Goodrum and Jimenez The Detroit Tigers have decisions to make on Joe Jimenez and Niko Goodrum, as they must offer them a contract by Wednesday or let them go. A...

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

What AJ Hinch saw from Detroit Tigers in 2020 season: Michael Fulmer, Niko Goodrum, more Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch shares what he noticed from the 2020 season, including key notes on pitcher Michael Fulmer and infielder Nik...

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Detroit Tigers: Niko Goodrum and Jonathan Schoop are Gold Glove finalists The Detroit Tigers had two players, Niko Goodrum and Jonathan Schoop, named as finalists for a 2020 Gold Glove award. As the Detroit Tigers...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM