Kevin McGonigle - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Focus remains shortstop McGonigle is getting reps across the infield in camp but wants to show that he can stick at shortstop long term, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact McGonigle is an advanced hitter at the age of 21, as he slashed .305/.408/.583 with 19 home runs and 10 stolen bases in 88 games across three minor-league levels in 2025. His clearest path to MLB playing time in the near term appears to be shortstop, where Javier Baez is the presumed starter, though the veteran moved around the field plenty last year and can slot into a utility role again in 2026. McGonigle is getting the chance to show he can be a versatile player as well, which could accelerate his timeline to the majors, but shortstop looks like where he'll eventually settle in once he gets a shot at a full-time role in the majors. The young infielder is one of the top prospects in baseball and should be firmly on the fantasy radar this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Given spring training invite The Tigers have extended McGonigle an invitation to big-league camp during spring training.

Impact Fellow top prospects Max Clark, Max Anderson and Jose Briceno, among others, will also be in major-league camp. Arguably the top prospect in all of baseball, McGonigle is an extremely advanced hitter at just 21 years of age, having slashed .305/.408/.583 with 19 home runs, 10 stolen bases and a 59:46 BB:K across 88 games covering three levels in 2025. He can handle shortstop, second base and third base, and it's at shortstop where the left-handed batter has the clearest opening for playing time with the big club. The Tigers might not be ready to carry McGonigle on their Opening Day roster, but he should make an impact at some point during the 2026 season.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will Tigers' top prospect Kevin McGonigle make opening day roster? The Detroit Tigers are committed to promoting prospect Kevin McGonigle for his MLB debut in the 2026 season, just not for Opening Day in lat...

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Kevin McGonigle's Tigers debut couldn't come faster after Arizona Fall League feat Tigers top prospect Kevin McGonigle could leapfrog Triple-A after earning Arizona Fall League MVP honors.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers go back-to-back with AFL MVP honors in latest farm system statement With Kevin McGonigle earning the honor in 2025, the Tigers became the only organization to produce consecutive Arizona Fall League MVPs.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Ranking The 10 Hottest Arizona Fall League Prospects | Hot Sheet (11/10/25) The latest Arizona Fall League Hot Sheet is led by none other than the top prospect in the desert this year, Kevin McGonigle.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • BASEBALLAMERICA.COM

2025 Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game Superlatives Here are the top performers from the 2025 Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game, including a big night from Kevin McGonigle.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • BASEBALLAMERICA.COM

Kevin McGonigle's unbelievable AFL stat just cemented his 2026 status with Tigers Detroit Tigers top prospect Kevin McGonigle has been on a month-long tear in the Arizona Fall League, cementing himself as a fixture for the...

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

This Tigers prospect is blowing Kevin McGonigle out of the water in the AFL Detroit Tigers top prospect Max Anderson is making a statement in the Arizona Fall League.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Kevin McGonigle's rise all but guarantees former top prospect's departure in 2026 Kevin McGonigle has emerged as a cornerstone-caliber middle infielder for the Tigers, making Trey Sweeney redundant on their 40-man roster.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers top prospect features in insane AFL inning and makes intriguing defensive move Tigers' No. 1 prospect Kevin McGonigle picked up three RBI in one inning the Arizona Fall League and shifted his defense over to third base.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

With Hall Of Fame Help, Kevin McGonigle Embraces Defensive Challenge In Arizona Fall League Kevin McGonigle has worked to improve his defensive chops all season, including getting guidance from Tigers great Alan Trammell.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • BASEBALLAMERICA.COM

He Wasn't Player Of The Year, But Kevin McGonigle's Season Was One To Remember Though Konnor Griffin took home BA's POY plaque, Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle was still mighty impressive in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • BASEBALLAMERICA.COM

2025 MiLB Player Of The Year Race Presented Plenty Of Worthy Candidates Between standout performances by Konnor Griffin, Jonah Tong and Kevin McGonigle, BA's award options for 2025 were impressive.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • BASEBALLAMERICA.COM

Tigers' Arizona Fall League nods might provide preview of big 2026 roster moves Kevin McGonigle, Kenny Serwa, and more Tigers prospects are headed to the Arizona Fall League.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

2025 Arizona Fall League rosters headlined by these top MLB prospects No. 2 Kevin McGonigle and No. 4 Sebastian Walcott among 13 top-100 prospects set to play in annual showcase, which gets underway in October.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Kevin McGonigle might be punching his ticket for Tigers' 2026 Opening Day roster Kevin McGonigle, the Detreoit Tigers' top prospect, is already showing flashes of MLB-readiness at Double-A.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Kevin McGonigle's tear could force Tigers into decision fans have been waiting for Detroit Tigers fans have been patiently waiting for the next wave of homegrown talent to arrive. Patience has been the name of the game, but...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers' GM reveals top prospect's debut won't come in 2025 | Sporting News The Tigers have no plans for Kevin McGonigle to play at the major league level this season.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB analyst shares exciting take on Tigers' top prospect Kevin McGonigle | Sporting News Kevin McGonigle has sky-high potential.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Here are Tuesday's top prospect performances from the Minors Cycles! Three-homer games! Stars … well, doing star things! The game’s top two prospects -- the Pirates' Konnor Griffin (who made his Double...

AUGUST 20, 2025 • MLB.COM

Kevin McGonigle Keeps Showing Detroit Tigers, Fans Why He Is Baseball's No. 2 Prospect The Detroit Tigers seem to be keeping the seat warm until their top prospect, Kevin McGonigle, arrives to claim his starting spot in the inf...

AUGUST 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Displaying power in August In 12 games this month for Double-A Erie, McGonigle has five home runs and a 1.082 OPS.

Impact In his first 14 games for Erie following a promotion in early July, McGonigle posted a solid .302 batting average but only went deep once. The 21-year-old has displayed increased power since the calendar flipped to August, however, with the five long balls, including four homers in his last five games. McGonigle has quickly made a name for himself as a top prospect, and a promotion to Triple-A Toledo could be on tap later this year if he keeps raking at Double-A.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers insider dashes fans' pipe dreams of aggressive September roster expansion Tigers insider Cody Stavenhagen casted doubt on the possibility of top prospects Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark's debuts in 2025.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers insider provides update on likelihood of 2025 call-ups for top 2 prospects | Sporting News A Detroit Tigers reporter shared whether he believes shortstop Kevin McGonigle or outfielder Max Clark will be called up to the big leagues...

AUGUST 13, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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