ZACH MCKINSTRY NEWS

Takes seat Sunday McKinstry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact The lefty-hitting McKinstry has started at second base on each of the last four occasions that the Tigers have faced right-handers, but he'll head to the bench for the series finale even with Boston bringing righty Kutter Crawford to the hill. Though McKinstry still appears to be the Tigers' preferred option at the keystone, his 3-for-17 start to the season at the dish may have resulted in him losing some job security. Jonathan Schoop will replace him at the keystone Sunday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could see larger role McKinstry may play in most matchups against righties with Jonathan Schoop mostly only facing lefties, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Detroit manager A.J. Hinch said Schoop would play "sporadically" against righties, so it sounds like McKinstry will be the more regular choice in those matchups. That gives the latter the strong side of the platoon and a chance at more playing time, though McKinstry hasn't done much at the plate during his MLB career, so he's probably still a fringe fantasy option at this point.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MARCH 30, 2023 • FREEP.COM

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MARCH 27, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

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MARCH 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Cubs trade INF Zach McKinstry to Tigers The Detroit Tigers acquired infielder Zach McKinstry from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league right-hander Carlos Guzman on Monday...

MARCH 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cubs trade INF Zach McKinstry to Tigers The Detroit Tigers acquired infielder Zach McKinstry from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league right-hander Carlos Guzman on Monday...

MARCH 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Chicago Cubs trade Zach McKinstry to Detroit Tigers for a pitching prospect — opening up a roster spot for Miles Mastrobuoni MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs haven’t finalized their opening-day roster, but Monday’s trade of infielder Zach McKinstry to the Detroit Tig...

MARCH 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Tigers acquire INF Zach McKinstry in trade with Cubs

The Detroit Tigers have acquired veteran infielder Zach McKinstry in a trade with the Chicago Cubs

MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shipped to Detroit The Tigers acquired McKinstry from the Cubs on Monday in exchange for right-hander Carlos Guzman.

Impact Chicago was overweight on utility options and McKinstry had no minor-league options remaining, so the team opted to cash him out for a minor-league pitcher who won't count against the 40-man roster. McKinstry will join the Tigers' Opening Day roster, and while he may not be in line for a full-time role out of the gate, he'll at least have a clearer path to seeing playing time in the corner outfield or at third base than he did in Chicago. Over parts of three seasons in the big leagues with the Dodgers and Cubs, McKinstry owns a .208/.269/.384 slash line in 364 plate appearances.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Stavenhagen: Tigers acquired utility player Zach McKinstry... - The Athletic Tigers acquired utility player Zach McKinstry from the Cubs in exchange for minor-league RHP Carlos Guzman McKinstry is a left-handed hitter...

MARCH 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gets look in left field McKinstry will get looks in the outfield for the rest of the Cactus League season, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports reports.

Impact McKinstry got a look in left field on Saturday, and it's something the Cubs will have him do again during the exhibition season. The former Dodgers prospect is out of options, so Chicago would risk losing him on waivers if he doesn't make the Opening Day roster. Showing the versatility to handle the outfield would go a long way towards McKinstry being a part of the opening group.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May see time at DH McKinstry is a candidate to see some time at DH or as a utility player for the Cubs in 2023, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic report.

Impact The Cubs signed Trey Mancini over the offseason, presumably to be the team's primary DH. However, the left-handed-hitting McKinstry could work into the mix in the right matchups. McKinstry didn't do much with the bat in 2022, registering a .199/.273/.361 line across 57 games, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much production.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, drives in three McKinstry went 2-for-6 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 15-2 victory over the Reds.

Impact Mckinstry struck out swinging to lead off the game before adding a single in his third at-bat. He later jacked a three-run shot to right field in the sixth inning to give the Cubs a commanding 9-2 lead. The Cubs second baseman has now collected four hits in 14 October at-bats (.285) after hitting just .192 in the month of September.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday McKinstry will sit Tuesday against the Reds.

Impact McKinstry hasn't done much since coming to the Cubs at the deadline, hitting .201/.270/.342 in 45 games. There should be playing time available at Wrigley Field next season, but he's done very little to claim a meaningful portion. Patrick Wisdom starts at third base Tuesday.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw McKinstry isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Reds.

Impact McKinstry is on the bench for a third consecutive game since left-hander Nick Lodolo is starting for the Reds. Patrick Wisdom will take over at the hot corner and bat cleanup.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still on bench Friday McKinstry isn't in the lineup Friday against Cincinnati.

Impact Although right-hander Graham Ashcraft is on the mound for the Reds on Friday, McKinstry will head to the bench for a second consecutive matchup. Patrick Wisdom will take over at the hot corner and bat third.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Left out against lefty McKinstry is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Impact McKinstry started the last 12 games and hit leadoff in all but one of them, but he will head to the bench Thursday with the Cubs employing an all-righty lineup against Philadelphia starter Ranger Suarez. David Bote will join the lineup in McKinstry's place, and Willson Contreras will take his spot at the top of the batting order.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies two hits in loss McKinstry went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Monday's loss to the Marlins.

Impact The Cubs fell 10-3, though McKinstry did his job from the leadoff spot. The 27-year-old is still only batting .208 this season, so despite getting some opportunities atop the Chicago lineup, he hasn't been a consistent fantasy option. Nico Hoerner (triceps) and Nick Madrigal (groin) should be the team's primary middle infield options in 2023 when both are healthy, with McKinstry possibly around in a reserve role.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Wednesday McKinstry isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Mets.

Impact McKinstry went 6-for-17 with a homer, a triple, a double, two runs and two RBI over the last four games but will head to the bench with left-hander David Peterson on the mound Wednesday. David Bote will start at the keystone and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs take on the Mets after McKinstry's 4-hit game

The Chicago Cubs play the New York Mets after Zach McKinstry had four hits on Sunday in a 4-2 loss to the Giants

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zach McKinstry homers as Cubs beat Cardinals 7-1 Zach McKinstry homered and drove in three runs, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1.

AUGUST 26, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Zach McKinstry homers as Cubs beat Cardinals 7-1

Zach McKinstry homered and drove in three runs, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1

AUGUST 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riding pine Monday McKinstry isn't starting Monday against the Cardinals.

Impact McKinstry is on the bench for the third time in the last four games since left-hander Jordan Montgomery is on the mound for St. Louis. Christopher Morel is starting at third base and batting ninth.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE