Tigers' Justin Upton: Likely to remain with the Tigers after 2017
Upton, who has an opt-out clause in his contract after this season, will likely remain with Detroit in 2018 and beyond, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis:
After this season, Upton will still have four years and $88.5 million left on his contract. It's unlikely that Upton will find a better deal on the open market, given the quiet nature of the current offseason. Upton's average dipped to .246 in his first year with the Tigers, but he tied a career high with 31 home runs. He should continue to post good numbers in a Detroit lineup that includes the likes of Miguel Cabrera, Victor Martinez and Ian Kinsler.