AL Central: Keith adds third base to his arsenal

Detroit Tigers

Colt Keith has had a solid year, hitting .240/.332/.380 with 4 HR through 196 PA. But with the team getting healthier, his playing time has become pretty spotty, as he has played every other day over the team's last nine contests. 

Keith has bounced between first and second base, with 13 starts at first and 22 so far at the keystone. He has recently been putting in time at third base as well and got his first start there on June 11. If Keith shows he can handle the position defensively, he could get back to playing more regularly.

Zach McKinstry has been seeing the most time at third base lately and has been swinging a hot stick. He got the start at shortstop on Wednesday, just his sixth of the season, but he may start to...

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