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Tigers utility player Zach McKinstry went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in a 7-5 loss to the Astros on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
McKinstry kicked off the scoring on Sunday afternoon with a two-run homer in the second inning. The long ball was just his third of the season, although he has now logged back-to-back multi-hit efforts and has recorded at least one knock in six of his last eight games. Nonetheless, McKinstry has largely scuffled with a .191/.279/.295 slash line while being caught stealing in three of his four attempts on the season.
Tigers utility player Zach McKinstry went 2-for-3 with a homer and a walk in an 11-0 win over the Twins on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
With the Tigers already up 8-0 in the eighth inning, McKinstry stepped up and led off the inning with a solo homer to right field. The homer was just his second of the season and his first since back on April 4. It's been a rough go at the plate for the versatile McKinstry, who is slashing .192/.287/.277 with two homers, eight runs, 10 RBI, and a stolen base through 152 plate appearances on the season.
Zach McKinstry is expected to be activated from the injured list on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
McKinstry was sent on a rehab assignment last Thursday. He is expected to be in the lineup on Tuesday.
The Tigers sent INF/OF Zach McKinstry on a rehab assignment to Single-A Lakeland.
Fantasy Impact
McKinstry has been on the injured list for the past two weeks. He'll be eligible to be activated when he is healthy.
Zach McKinstry faced live pitching on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
McKinstry landed on the injured list April 17 due to a hip injury. He is progressing well and has been completing all baseball activities, while also facing live pitching. Although a return timeline remains unclear, his rapid progress suggests he could be activated soon.