Ian Kinsler

Ian Kinsler absent from Tigers' lineup for matchup with Minnesota

Detroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler is taking a routine rest day versus the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon.

What It Means:

Andrew Romine is starting at second base and leading off for Detroit versus right-hander Phil Hughes and the Twins. Romine recorded his first career grand slam on Wednesday in the Tigers' 5-3 victory over Minnesota.

The 31-year-old Romine has been nothing short of superb in limited work so far this season, hitting .545 (6-for-11) with the aforementioned grand salami and four RBI's.