Akil Baddoo starting for Tigers versus White Sox

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo is in the starting lineup for Thursday's series opener against right-hander Lance Lynn and the Chicago White Sox.

What It Means:

Baddoo will start in center field and bat eighth. Miguel Cabrera will return to designated hitter duties after playing first base the past couple games in a National League park.

numberFire’s models project Baddoo for 9.0 FanDuel points and he has a $2,100 salary on Thursday. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Tigers have an implied total of 3.4 runs, the third-lowest in the majors on Thursday.