The Tigers escaped a 12-inning rollercoaster in Minnesota, and their season marches on. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley go over Wednesday night's game and some bigger-picture storylines.

— Who is a lock as part of the Tigers core going forward?
— Which players might be heading on an exit ramp?
— What role does Colt Keith play, and is there a world where the Tigers trade him? Or does his team-friendly contract ensure he sticks around?
— Parker Messick is pushing Kevin McGonigle in the Rookie of the Year race. Here's where things stand. 

Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers show in the Foul Territory Network.