Inconsistent.

That’s been the story of the 2023 Detroit Tigers.

This past week turned out to be an average week for the Tigers after splitting their six-game home week against a pair of American League Central teams that consisted of taking two of three from the Kansas City Royals followed by dropping two of three against the division-leading Minnesota Twins.

Overall, Detroit sits at 33-43 overall, good for third in the A.L. Central, and 5.5 games back of Minnesota for the top spot.

In positive news this past week, the Tigers’ Double-A affiliate, the Erie Sea Wolves, clinched an Eastern League playoff spot after winning their division in the first half:

Also, Tigers should turn Kerry Carpenter into an everyday player:

Here’s what’s on tap this week for Detroit as they hit the road for seven games with no days off:

Monday-Thursday: at Texas Rangers (Globe Life Field)
Friday-Sunday: at Colorado Rockies (Coors Field)