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Podcast: Locked On Tigers - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Tigers
Episode: TIGERS' DEPTH CHART: Is Colt Keith the RIGHT Leadoff Man to POWER Detroit Forward in 2026?
Description: Who will crack the Detroit Tigers' 2026 Opening Day lineup—and who gets left out of AJ Hinch’s legendary platoon carousel? Scott Bentley tackles the club’s projected depth chart, weighing in on breakout candidate Colt Keith, Gleyber Torres’ leadoff potential, and the impact of key bats like Riley Green, Spencer Torkelson, and Kerry Carpenter. Is Keith destined for a platoon role, or will he unlock his power and anchor the lineup? Major questions arise around shortstop, with Zach McKinstry and Javy Báez set for a classic righty-lefty split, while Parker Meadows and Matt Vierling fight for outfield reps....