Colt Keith
2B/3B DET
Wed 5/8/24 10:22 PM

Keith went 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-4, 10-inning loss to the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
It's not a huge stat line but it is a small step forward for Keith, who's batting just .162 with a .414 OPS this season. The rookie now has hits in consecutive games, which is the first time he's done that since the middle of April. Keith may endure some more struggles as he gets used to the MLB level, though he's a talented prospect and should figure things out at some point.

Colt Keith
2B/3B DET
Tue 5/7/24 4:17 PM

Keith is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Keith will get the day off as Andy Ibanez takes over at second base and hits leadoff. The 22-year-old has struggled in his first month-plus of big league action, slashing .158/.232/.178 over 112 plate appearances.

Colt Keith
2B/3B DET
Sun 5/5/24 12:10 PM

Keith will start at second base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Keith had been in line to receive Sunday's game off with southpaw Nestor Cortes taking the hill for New York, but the rookie was a late addition to the lineup after outfielder Wenceel Perez (illness) was scratched from the starting nine. As a result of Perez's removal from the lineup, Matt Vierling will move from third base to right field, while Andy Ibanez shifts over to the hot corner to open up second base for Keith.

Colt Keith
2B/3B DET
Sun 5/5/24 10:36 AM

Keith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Keith will retreat to the bench while southpaw Nestor Cortes takes the hill for the Yankees. Andy Ibanez will step in at second base in place of Keith, who has recorded an RBI in three straight games but still has just eight on the season while hitting .155 across his first 107 big-league plate appearances.

Colt Keith
2B/3B DET
Wed 4/24/24 5:19 PM

Keith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Keith will cede the keystone to Buddy Kennedy, marking the rookie's second absence from the lineup in four games. The 22-year-old has opened his big-league career with a .165/.224/.177 slash line through his first 85 plate appearances, and his ongoing struggles could be starting to cost him some playing time.

Colt Keith
2B/3B DET
Sun 4/21/24 2:01 PM

Keith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Minnesota, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Keith is mired in a 2-for-25 slump and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Buddy Kennedy will step in at second base and bat sixth.

Colt Keith
2B/3B DET
Tue 4/16/24 9:44 AM

Keith is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
It's the first day off against a right-hander this season for Keith, who had started each of the previous nine games. Zach McKinstry will occupy second base Tuesday.

Colt Keith
2B/3B DET
Mon 4/8/24 10:15 PM

Keith went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Keith now has hits in three straight games, and the rookie is batting a respectable .250 overall across his first 10 contests. He's yet to go deep this year after hitting a total of 27 home runs across two levels in 2023, but the power should come as long as he keeps making consistent contact. Keith should stay locked into a regular role as well, so the opportunity is there for the promising 22-year-old to have a strong debut campaign.

Colt Keith
2B/3B DET
Fri 4/5/24 9:38 AM

Keith is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Keith went 1-for-12 through the first four games of the season, but his bat came alive during Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets as he went 3-for-8 with a walk, a double, an RBI and two runs. Andy Ibanez will start at the keystone Friday against Oakland lefty JP Sears.

Colt Keith
2B/3B DET
Thu 4/4/24 8:46 PM

Keith went 3-for-8 with a walk, a double, an RBI and two runs scored across both games of Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets. He also stole a base.
EDGE Analysis
The double and the stolen base were both firsts for Keith at the MLB level. The 22-year-old isn't really known for his speed, as he never stole more than four bases in a season during his time in the minors. Instead, Keith should display more power when he settles in with the Tigers, as he posted an .890 OPS last season with Triple-A Toledo and a .976 OPS in 2022 with Double-A Erie. He only has a .554 OPS so far this year, but fantasy managers should remain patient because the upside is there.