The Detroit Tigers' top prospect, Kevin McGonigle , is not expected to make the 2026 Opening Day roster .

The 21-year-old profiles as the best pure hitter in the minor leagues and projects to bring an elite blend of swing decisions and contact to the big leagues.

The Tigers are committed to promoting McGonigle for his MLB debut in the 2026 season , but not for Opening Day in late March . There's a chance he doesn't play his first MLB game until mid-August, which would preserve his rookie eligibility for 2027 .

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