McKinstry’s not necessarily going to hold his breath for the All-Star game. Even though his flexibility makes him a prime candidate to replace any injured or unavailable players currently on the All-Star roster, the call may not come to send him to Atlanta as a first-timer, alongside the four other Tigers set to compete.

The Tigers beat the Rays on Monday to improve their regular-season record to a point they haven't seen in the last 12 years.