The Detroit Tigers reignited their fan base during the final stretch of the 2024 MLB season, rallying from a major midseason slump to clinch their first playoff spot in a decade. Even though their exciting run ended in the American League Division Series, optimism remained strong, fueled by what lies ahead. In addition to the rising stars already making an impact at the major league level, Detroit also has a deep pool of young talent waiting in the wings in their farm system.
Unfortunately, one of the Tigers’ top prospects will be sidelined. Infielder Kevin McGonigle, who was selected 37th overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, has suffered an ankle injury, according to Jon Morosi. While the full extent of the injury is still unclear, it’s expected that he will miss some time.
McGonigle is one of five Tigers players featured on MLB’s top 100 prospect list, with an impressive ranking of 27th. He had a standout performance in spring training, hitting .400 with one home run and three RBIs in just 10 at-bats. Though the 20-year-old shortstop is currently at the High-A level, his debut in the majors doesn’t seem to be on the immediate horizon. This injury could delay his timeline even further.
When healthy, McGonigle has demonstrated why he’s considered the top pure hitter in Detroit’s system. The Pennsylvania native was quickly climbing the prospect ladder, and he’ll aim to continue his rise once he’s back on the field.
As McGonigle works his way back from the ankle injury, the Tigers will focus on making the most of a promising start to the 2025 season.
