The Detroit Tigers, once a formidable force in the American League Central, find themselves in a troubling slump. After a promising five-game winning streak from July 4 to July 8, the Tigers have only managed to win two of their last fourteen games. Despite this downturn, they maintain an eight-game lead in their division, but looming issues could jeopardize their postseason aspirations.

Recent analysis highlights the Tigers as needing additional offensive firepower, ranking them third on The Athletic’s Urgency Index. Key players like Javier Báez and Trey Sweeney are struggling, and manager A.J. Hinch is in dire need of a versatile hitter. Potential trade targets include Eugenio Suárez of the Arizona Diamondbacks, who boasts impressive stats with 36 homers and 87 RBIs, and Willi Castro from the Minnesota Twins, known for his adaptability across the diamond.