AL Central: Revisiting February questions
Mar 26 2026
We began our spring training PT TOMORROW columns with one question per team. This week, we revisit the topics raised with Opening Day upon us.
What happens to the rest of the lineup if Kevin McGonigle makes the team?
Answer: Pretty much what we expected… except for one thing we didn't
The news didn't break until late Tuesday morning, but the Tigers are indeed calling up the 21-year-old McGonigle, widely considered to be one of the best prospects in baseball. Going 11-for-44 (.250) with 2 HR, an .888 OPS, 2 SB, a 16% Barrel%, and a very impressive 11 walks to 9 Ks this spring helped convince Detroit he was ready. His upside for 2026 could be 20+ HR and double-digit SB, though his BA might lag behind.
Tigers manager A.J....
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