McKinstry went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Saturday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry had one of the Tigers' three hits in the 10-inning contest and scored the lone run. The utility player is getting an opportunity to lead off most days against righties and he's responded with a .387 on-base percentage and 25 runs scored across 49 games, while also swiping 10 bases. McKinstry has some fantasy value in deeper leagues as long as he's in this role and getting on base.

McKinstry went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and two steals in Sunday's 6-5 win over the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry has reached safely in 15 of his past 16 starts, including back-to-back multi-hit games. Since May 8, he's slashing .358/.500/.509 with five RBI, six stolen bases and 12 runs scored. McKinstry made his big-league debut in 2020 as a Dodger but struggled to make an impact in limited action with Los Angeles and had a similar situation with the Cubs last year. However, Detroit has given the 28-year-old a prominent, everyday spot at the top of the order, and McKinstry has responded with quality all-around play.

McKinstry went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and two RBI in Saturday's win over the White Sox. He also stole a base.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry paced Detroit's offense from the top of the order, chipping in his fourth home run and eighth stolen base of the season. The utility player has become a regular leadoff option for the Tigers and has responded with a .291 batting average. As long as he's hitting first most days, McKinstry could have some fantasy value in deeper leagues.

McKinstry went 0-for-1 with three walks, two runs and a stolen base in Thursday's 7-2 win over the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry struck out on three pitches to lead off the game but reached base in every plate appearance thereafter, working three walks and getting hit by a pitch. Those outcomes aren't particularly exciting in most fantasy formats, but the utility man built upon them by swiping a bag and scoring twice. McKinstry has racked up seven steals through 40 games on the campaign, matching his total over 57 contests last year.

McKinstry is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry will take a seat as the Tigers face off with left-hander Patrick Corbin on the mound Saturday. Andy Ibanez will replace him at second base while Miguel Cabrera enters the lineup at designated hitter and bats seventh versus Washington.

McKinstry went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-6 win over the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Getting the start at third base and hitting leadoff, the utility infielder set the tone for the night by driving the fifth pitch he saw from Jake Irvin the other way and over the wall in left-center field for the first of the Tigers' four home runs. McKinstry snapped a 20-game homer drought in the process, but he's been a solid addition to Detroit's lineup this season and is slashing .278/.426/.361 through 14 games in May.

McKinstry is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

With lefty Rich Hill on the mound for Pittsburgh, the lefty-hitting McKinstry will retreat to the bench for the series finale. Jonathan Schoop will check in for McKinstry at second base, while outfielder Matt Vierling steps in as the Tigers' leadoff hitter.

McKinstry isn't starting Friday against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry is riding a three-game hitting streak in which he's gone 5-for-12 with two runs, an RBI and a steal. However, he'll get a breather with left-hander Marco Gonzales on the mound for Seattle. Jonathan Schoop is starting at the keystone and batting eighth.

McKinstry went 1-for-4 with a steal in Tuesday's loss to the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry is now 5-for-6 in stolen-base attempts, putting him two shy of his total in 57 games last season. The 28-year-old McKinstry has been leading off for the Tigers against right-handed pitching. He's gotten off to a solid start at the plate, slashing .260/.348/.403 with two homers, six RBI and 12 runs scored through 90 plate appearances this season.

McKinstry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

For the second time in the series, the lefty-hitting McKinstry will retreat to the bench while the Cardinals bring a southpaw (Steven Matz) to the hill. Jonathan Schoop will fill in at second base, while right fielder Matt Vierling replaces McKinstry in the leadoff spot.