Tigers trade idea sends three prospects to Blue Jays for centerfielder with elite defense

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The Detroit Tigers are trying to win it all this season in what's possibly the last season of Tarik Skubal in Detroit. Kevin McGonigle is a huge help for the infield, but there are still some areas of the roster that need help.

One of the biggest areas of need for the Tigers if they're trying to go all-in this season is the outfield, and specifically center field. Parker Meadows is out for a while, and the Tigers need a better starter there.

That's why Bleacher Reports' Joel Reuter made a Tigers trade idea that would send three prospects to the Toronto Blue Jays for their defensive wizard center fielder, Daulton Varsho.

Tigers trade idea sends 3 prospects for Daulton Varsho

"To DET: CF Daulton Varsho. To TOR: IF Hao-Yu Lee (Tier 4, No. 7 DET prospect), LHP Jake Miller (Tier 5), OF Jackson Strong (Tier 5)," Rueter proposed.

The Tigers need to upgrade their center field spot this season if they're to go all-in, which might not be a bad idea with the Skubal window.

Landing Varsho would be a fun upgrade for the Tigers for a few reasons. But his defense is the main reason why he would be a great pickup for the Detroit outfield.

"Originally drafted as a catcher, he has developed into one of baseball's best center fielders, logging 45 Defensive Runs Saved at the position since joining the Blue Jays in 2023," Rueter writes.

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