After simulating every MLB game 10,000 times, the SportsLine Projection Model has identified the three best pitcher strikeout props for Friday's 16-game schedule

"Everybody's so proud of him," A.J. Hinch said of Zach McKinstry. "Rewarding moment for me as a manager, but more importantly for Z-Mac as a player."

The infielder-outfielder will join Detroit second baseman Gleyber Torres and outfielders Javier Baez and Riley Greene — all AL starters — and staff ace Tarik Skubal, who also is among the candidates to start the All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Atlanta.