Spencer Torkelson hit his first homer of the spring for Detroit Tigers against Rays, a massive shot that hit the top of the left field scoreboard.

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Detroit Tigers All-Star Riley Greene broke up with his first love: Chick-fil-A. Meanwhile, A.J. Hinch clarified comments from Spencer Torkelson.

Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. It was the first spring home run for Torkelson, who has gone 3-for-10 in the early going with a robust .

The Detroit Tigers have a shot to make some noise in 2025 following their postseason run last year. Their pitching is the strength of the team, while their offense ranked 20th in runs scored per game with 4.

Spencer Torkelson's grasp on a roster spot for the Tigers is tenuous, but he still could have a role, according to this most recent report.

When the Detroit Tigers used the first overall pick in the 2020 MLB draft on first baseman Spencer Torkelson, they hoped he would lead them to the playoffs.

This is a 2025 photo of Spencer Torkelson of the Detroit Tigers baseball team. This image reflects the Tigers active roster as of Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, when this image

Manager AJ Hinch and the Detroit Tigers will enter the 2025 MLB season with high hopes of surpassing last year's divisional round playoff exit, with their sights set on the franchise's first American League Central Division Championship since 2014.

In the mix for roster spot

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson has a lightness about him this spring, going into his fourth season in the majors.

Spencer Torkelson hit his first homer of the spring for Detroit Tigers against Rays, a massive shot that hit the top of the left field scoreboard.