{"id":92885,"date":"2024-12-28T18:42:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-28T23:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=92885"},"modified":"2024-12-29T17:26:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T22:26:43","slug":"tigers-spencer-torkelson-trade-block-landing-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/12\/28\/tigers-spencer-torkelson-trade-block-landing-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"Rumor: Spencer Torkelson Could Be on Trade Block"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the Detroit Tigers signing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/torregl01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-28_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gleyber Torres<\/a> to a <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/12\/27\/gleyber-torres-detroit-tigers-agree-to-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">one-year deal<\/a>, former number-one pick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/torkesp01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-28_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spencer Torkelson<\/a> is now generating trade buzz. Torkelson sported a .219 batting average along with 10 home runs, 37 RBI and 75 hits for the Tigers last season. With the Tigers signing Torres and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/keithco01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-28_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Colt Keith<\/a> presumably shifting to first, this has left Torkelson&#8217;s role with the team somewhat unclear. Torkelson has many strong attributes that would be appealing to other teams such as his raw power, ability to draw walks through patient plate discipline, and solid footwork that adds to his athletic nature.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/torkesp01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-28_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spencer Torkelson<\/a> landing spots: Four teams who could trade for former No. 1 pick and give him a second chance <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zafnAd2T6R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/zafnAd2T6R<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CBS Sports MLB (@CBSSportsMLB) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CBSSportsMLB\/status\/1873076750886027727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Tigers&#8217; Spencer Torkelson Could Land With New Team via Trade<\/h2>\n<h3>Arizona Diamondbacks<\/h3>\n<p>The Diamondbacks are certainly looking to compete in 2025 with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/12\/21\/diamondbacks-acquire-josh-naylor-trade\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">trade<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/n\/naylojo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-28_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Naylor<\/a>\u00a0and the surprise <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/12\/28\/corbin-burnes-signs-diamondbacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">signing<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/burneco01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-28_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corbin Burnes<\/a>. Naylor arrived as the replacement of departing free agent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/walkech02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-28_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian Walker<\/a>. With Naylor becoming a free agent following the 2025 season, adding Torkelson would be a suitable option to place at first base. In addition, Torkelson can provide right-handed power for the Diamondbacks. His young presence would also fit well with a young core lineup with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/morenga01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-28_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gabriel Moreno<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/galleza01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-28_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zac Gallen<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/carroco02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-28_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corbin Carroll<\/a>. All three were a part of the Diamondbacks 2023 success making it to the World Series.<\/p>\n<h3>Seattle Mariners<\/h3>\n<p>The Mariners are looking for a first baseman and more offense for 2025, making Torkelson one option for them to explore. The 25-year-old would also be joining a clubhouse with a veteran presence, having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/turneju01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-28_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Justin Turner<\/a> to help mentor and guide younger players with his expertise and experience. Torkelson can provide the Mariners with an upgrade and depth that they need in their lineup.<\/p>\n<h3>Pittsburgh Pirates<\/h3>\n<p>The Pirates already acquired a first baseman by signing former Toronto Blue Jay <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/horwisp01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-28_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spencer Horwitz<\/a>. However, this doesn&#8217;t mean they can&#8217;t add more depth to their lineup. But did the Pirates jump too quickly with signing Horwitz? Torkelson has a bit more MLB experience than Horwitz, with three seasons under his belt with the Tigers. Torkelson is also a solid defender and he smashed 31 home runs in 2023, making him the more powerful hitter. Horwitz was also initially traded to the Cleveland Guardians but was then traded to the Pirates one day later.<\/p>\n<h3>San Diego Padres<\/h3>\n<p>The Padres have first baseman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/arraelu01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-28_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luis Arr\u00e1ez<\/a> and they have yet to make a splash this offseason with a significant signing. If the Padres wanted to acquire Torkelson, they could accomplish this by simply making a position change with Arr\u00e1ez. He could be the designated hitter, giving leeway to Torkelson at first base. Torkelson is also from California, so he would be closer to his hometown of Petaluma.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: \u00a9 David Reginek-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the Detroit Tigers signing Gleyber Torres to a one-year deal, former number-one pick Spencer Torkelson is now generating trade buzz. Torkelson sported a .219 batting average along with 10 home runs, 37 RBI and 75 hits for the Tigers last season. With the Tigers signing Torres and Colt Keith presumably shifting to first, this [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4831,"featured_media":92899,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11,1071],"tags":[2517,2231,2670,4813,1057,435,3384,3682,1820],"class_list":["post-92885","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tigers","category-mlb","tag-christian-walker","tag-corbin-burnes","tag-corbin-carroll","tag-gabriel-moreno","tag-gleyber-torres","tag-justin-turner","tag-luis-arraez","tag-spencer-torkelson","tag-zac-gallen"],"modified_by":"Lewis Masella, Site Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92885","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4831"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=92885"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92885\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":92935,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92885\/revisions\/92935"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/92899"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92885"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=92885"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=92885"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}