
Torres has led off the last two times he's played. Before that, he hit third twice in a row. The top of the Tigers lineup isn't settled yet, but it's clear that Torres will be featured along with Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter somewhere in the top four spots.
With Matt Vierling already ruled out for Opening Day and Parker Meadows dealing with a nerve issue in his arm, the Tigers could need another outfielder to take their place on the initial roster. Jones is a right-handed hitter who has hit lefties well, so he makes a natural platoon for players like Kerry Carpenter, Riley Greene, and Zach McKinstry. It likely wouldn't be a fantasy-relevant role, but it could be a nice break for the 27-year-old.
The homer came off Seranthony Dominguez. Greene hit second today, with Kerry Carpenter behind him in the third spot. That's probably where he belongs, but it also creates quite the run of lefties, what with Parker Meadows being the favorite to lead off. The Tigers might want to squeeze Gleyber Torres into one of those spots, especially with Carpenter being particularly helpless versus southpaws.