I" in the outfield of Comerica Park, and he was also honored during a ceremony at the Tigers home opener on April 7.

Because the Tigers held a tiebreaker over the Giants, they received the first pick in the 2018 MLB draft.

Incidentally, both teams had competed in the 2012 World Series five years earlier, which the Tigers lost.

The Tigers ended spring training with a 14–21 win–loss record, excluding two tie games that did not count toward the standings.

Starting pitcher Michael Fulmer was named to the All-Star Game, but did not participate due to pitching on Sunday, so his teammate outfielder Justin Upton took his place on the American League roster.