The Detroit Tigers got unfortunate news on Jackson Jobe, who many considered to be the top prospect in Major League Baseball entering the season. They allowed the youngster to get his first cup of coffee in the show.
He posted a 4.22 ERA in 49.0 innings.
The Texas native went down with a tough injury, hurting his flexor tendon in his right elbow. He underwent Tommy John surgery and will be out for the remainder of the season.
While Tommy John surgery isn't as big of a deal as it once was, it's possible that the Tigers could be a bit concerned about this. If they are, perhaps they could even look to move him.
In a recent trade idea from Sports Illustrated, they’d do just that in a deal with the Boston Red Sox for Alex bregman.
Detroit Tigers Receive
3B Alex Bregman
Boston Red Sox Receive
SP Jackson Jobe
INF Franyerber Montilla
LHP Jake Miller
“Detroit owns the best record in Major League Baseball, and while cruising to an AL Central title seems likely, the road to the World Series still runs through several postseason powerhouses. The Tigers boast a dangerous lineup and strong pitching staff, but third base remains a clear area of need.
“While they’ve reportedly shown interest in Arizona’s Eugenio Suárez, Alex Bregman would be a superior fit. A Gold Glove-caliber defender and proven playoff performer, Bregman represents a significant upgrade over the likes of Colt Keith, Zach McKinstry, and Matt Vierling,” they wrote.
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Moving on from Jobe for a few months of Bregman isn't the right decision. Unless the Tigers get a definitive answer from Bregman that he's willing to negotiate a contract at the end of the year, it’d be very tough to justify.
Even then, it seems likely that the Tigers would wait for Bregman to hit the free agency market at the end of the season.