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Facing Mets left-hander Sean Manaea, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch used two true catchers — Kelly and Jake Rogers — in Monday’s starting lineup for the first time in the 2024 season. Both catchers perform best on offense against left-handed pitchers, especially Rogers.

 

 

I’m unafraid to put them both in the lineup,” Hinch said. “If I had a third one, I would consider that. I’ve done that before. We’re just trying to beat the starter and beat the configuration of their bullpen. If they didn’t offer something offensively, then I wouldn’t be able to do that. … We’re just trying to win the game, and it takes both of them some days.”

 

 

In spring training, Hinch described Rogers and Kelly as a catching tandem.

Rogers seemed on track to catch the majority of the games after crushing 21 home runs last season despite a high strikeout rate, but the subtle message at the end of spring camp was the first sign that Rogers wouldn’t be the starting catcher and Kelly wouldn’t be the backup catcher.