Spencer Torkelson sits in Detroit Tigers' series finale with Red Sox
The scratch from the Tigers lineup comes as Spencer Torkelson continues to scuffle offensively in 2026, hitting .182 with no home runs in 21 games.
Detroit first baseman Spencer Torkelson sat for Monday’s series finale against Boston, with Colt Keith starting in his stead. The scratch from the lineup comes as Torkelson continues to scuffle offensively in 2026, hitting . 182 with no home runs and just three doubles in 21 games.
Torkelson also has just six RBIs on the season. Keith took on the defensive assignment at first base and brought his hot bat with him, as the infielder entered Monday hitting . 317 on the season.
The tough start offensively has not been lost on Torkelson, the former No. 1 overall pick for the Tigers, as he navigates the need to remain patient and avoid pressing while needing to produce offensively for Detroit to get where it wants to go. Evidently, finding that balance between aggression and patience will wait at least another day.
It’s just the second off-day of the season for Torkelson, who sat out the sixth game of the season and has been in the lineup every game since until Monday. Andrew Graham is a freelance writer. Want to comment on this story?