It is very likely that Leonys Martín will not finish the 2018 season with the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers management plans to change him in the July run, which presents the real picture of the competing teams and the sellers or non-contenders.
Leonys is hitting a solid .261/.333/.444 offensive line in 67 games, with 15 doubles, three triples and nine homers. The man from Villa Clara has shown that his level belongs to the Major Leagues, after a 2017 of misfortunes.
Why is Detroit looking to trade Leonys Martín? When the Cuban signed for 1.75 million for one season last winter, his contract included a performance incentive clause. If Martín exceeds 500 plate appearances he will receive an additional 1.25 million, and even without reaching the middle of the campaign he has 291 to his credit.
Martín will be able to go to a contending team and this change will benefit him in his future. The Cuban also registers eight assists from center field, since 2013 he is the second outfielder with the most assists (59) from the outfield.
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