Detroit Tigers top prospect Kevin McGonigle will start the 2026 season in the majors, the club announced Tuesday.
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— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) March 24, 2026
McGonigle is set to make his MLB debut Thursday against the San Diego Padres on Opening Day.
The 21-year-old infielder is considered MLB's second-best prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. He will reach the majors without playing in Triple-A.
McGonigle went deep twice with a team-high 11 walks and an .888 OPS over 20 games during spring training. He also hit 19 homers with 80 RBIs and a .991 OPS in 88 contests between three minor-league levels in 2025.
The Tigers selected McGonigle with the 37th overall pick in the 2023 draft.
