CLEVELAND — The Detroit Tigers will be without third baseman Colt Keith in the American League wild-card series against the Cleveland Guardians .

The 24-year-old remains injured with right rib cage inflammation .

Without Keith, the Tigers could start Zach McKinstry at third base against Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams in Game 1 of the series Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Progressive Field.

"Colt is going to be here, but he's not going to be active," manager A.J. Hinch said Monday afternoon. "He's going to come and continue his rehab." IN AND OUT: Tigers roster prediction for MLB playoffs wild-card series vs. Guardians Expert MLB daily picks: Unique MLB betting insights only at USA TODAY

It's unclear if Keith will be ready to join the Tigers in the ALDS, if the Tigers adva

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