Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson received the less-than-ideal news of losing his starting job. The Tigers brought in Gleyber Torres and are moving Colt Keith to first base. Torkelson handled the news with a lot of class.

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.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- When Spencer Torkelson got a call from Detroit Tigers president Scott Harris just after Christmas, he wasn’t expecting bad news -- but he wasn’t shocked when he got it, either.

Torkelson is working to be less robotic and more athletic in the batter's box and rely on his, "natural, God-given ability to hit."

While his grip on a roster spot is tenuous, there is still a path to playing time for Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson. According to The Athletic,

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene has committed to a healthier diet and lifestyle this offseason in an effort to stay injury-free. First baseman Spencer Torkelson is aiming to simplify his hitting approach, relying more on athleticism and instinct.

In the mix for roster spot

The Tigers hope to return to the playoffs for the second time in 11 years and the team is focusing on bolstering its bullpen this offseason.

Detroit's 2025 hopes rest on the shoulders ... Olney gave his honest thoughts on the situation involving Tigers slugger Spencer Torkelson, in comments that could light a fire under the 25-year ...