Detroit’s platoon-heavy approach has found a surprising catalyst in Jahmai Jones, whose lefty-mashing profile has unlocked a precise weapon for a lineup tilted toward left-handed hitters. Jones sports a .264/.360/.563 line vs left-handed pitching with 14 extra-base hits in 100 plate appearances and a 152 wRC+, while Andy Ibáñez remains a steady co-weapon. The Tigers’ edge: a tightly tuned, matchup-driven plan that could provide a postseason spark as the lineup leans into Jones and Ibáñez with Wenceel Pérez supplying balance.