Lugo went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 17-3 loss to the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Lugo's first 2019 home run came in the definition of garbage time, as he blasted it with two outs in the ninth inning and the Tigers trailing 17-0, but it counts all the same. The 25-year-old was promoted from Triple-A Toledo earlier in the day and anointed the everyday third baseman, so he should see plenty of playing time moving forward. Lugo was slashing .341/.393/.468 at Triple-A before the promotion.

Manager Ron Gardenhire confirmed Lugo will serve as the TIgers' everyday third baseman following his promotion Thursday from Triple-A Toledo, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. "We're bringing him up here to play, not to sit," Gardenhire said.

EDGE Analysis

True to his word, Gardenhire will deploy Lugo in the lineup right away as the Tigers' No. 7 hitter in the team's series opener Thursday with the Athletics, according to Evan Woodbery of MLive.com. Gordon Beckham initially appeared poised to see most of the action at third base following Jeimer Candelario's demotion to Toledo on Wednesday, but the Tigers will instead take a look at the 25-year-old Lugo and see if he can become a key part of the team's rebuild. Lugo turned some heads at Toledo with a .341 average in 140 plate appearances, but his lack of impact power or speed puts a major cap on his overall fantasy upside.

The Tigers recalled Lugo from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Lugo will move up to the big club to replenish the Tigers' depth in the infield after everyday third baseman Jeimer Candelario was demoted to Triple-A following Wednesday's loss to the Astros. Candelario's dismissal opens up an everyday spot in the infield, but it's unclear if Lugo will immediately get a look at the hot corner over veteran Gordon Beckham, who has shown some solid power and on-base skills in a part-time role this season. Lugo batted an impressive .341 across 140 plate appearances in the International League, but he hasn't shown the ability to hit for much pop or draw walks at a decent clip throughout his minor-league career or during his 27-game stint with the Tigers late in 2018.

Lugo was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Lugo was always a long shot to break camp with the big club. The infielder hit just .213/.267/.309 across 101 plate appearances in his first taste of the majors in 2018. He'll return to the minors to open the 2019 campaign, though he could earn another shot with the big club if he shows improvements with the Mud Hens.

Lugo is starting at second base and batting seventh in Saturday's game against the Brewers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After hitting his first MLB home run as a pinch hitter on Friday against nasty Milwaukee reliever Josh Hader, Lugo will attempt to build on those good vibes in a Saturday start. The 23-year-old is slashing just .218/.269/.299 this season, however, which hasn't done much to boost his candidacy for an everyday role with the Tigers to begin 2019.

Lugo entered Friday's loss to the Brewers as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning, going 1-for-1 with a two-run home run.

EDGE Analysis

Remarkably, he took Josh Hader deep for his first career homer in the big leagues. Lugo now has a .218/.269/.299 slash line through his first 93 plate appearances with Detroit, and the 23-year-old will head into next spring just looking to avoid a return to Triple-A Toledo.

Lugo is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Lugo has hit .143/.189/.143 over his last 10 games. Harold Castro gets the start at second base in his absence.

Lugo is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lugo finds himself on the bench for the first time since being recalled from Triple-A Toledo in late August, and has a .197/.238/.250 slash line in 80 plate appearances during his first month in the majors. Ronny Rodriguez will start at second base and bat sixth for the Tigers.

Lugo will start at second base and bat eighth Sunday against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Lugo will get his fourth consecutive start at the keystone as the Tigers give the 23-year-old to stake his claim to a full-time role with the big club in 2019. He's performed well through his first three starts with a 4-for-12 mark at the plate, but Lugo's underwhelming .269/.283/.350 slash line at Triple-A Toledo this season makes it difficult to count on him being a major difference maker in the fantasy realm down the stretch.

Lugo was called up from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Lugo will serve as infield depth as Jose Iglesias (abdomen) was placed on the 10-day DL in a corresponding move. In 123 games with Toledo this year, Lugo has slashed .269/.283/.350 with three home runs, 59 RBI and 12 stolen bases. He's yet to play in a major-league game over the course of his seven-year career.