For all the deserved attention on starting pitchers Flaherty and Skubal, outfielder/first baseman Mark Canha's right-handed bat is thriving against left-handed pitching, marking him as a valuable trade candidate.
Canha, earning $11.5MM and hitting .236/.341/.361 in 2024, has a lower than average 19.8% strikeout rate and comfortably above average 11.2% walk rate, making him attractive for contending clubs.
Despite not excelling at any one position, Canha's versatility in the outfield corners and first base, combined with his standout performance against lefties, makes him a sought-after asset for teams.
With roughly $4.2MM of his salary still unpaid this season, potentially dropping to $3.83MM by the deadline, a trade partner could find Canha an appealing addition, especially if the Tigers offset some of the cost.
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