Kevin McGonigle

Kevin McGonigle will start at shortstop in the Grapefruit League opener for the Detroit Tigers Saturday according to Evan Petzold.

Fantasy Impact

McGonigle will look to make his case for a spot on the opening day roster for the Tigers, as the club’s top prospect projects as a difference-making bat for a lineup looking for another impactful option to complement a deep pitching staff this upcoming season. McGonigle posted a .991 OPS with 19 home runs and 80 RBI in Detroit’s minor league system last season.

McGonigle has been extended an invitation to attend big-league camp during spring training with Detroit. He hit .305/.408/.583 with 19 home runs and 10 stolen bases across 88 games spanning three levels in 2025, posting a 59-to-46 walk-to-strikeout ratio.

Fantasy Impact

The left-handed hitter possesses defensive versatility, with the ability to play shortstop, second base and third base. McGonigle will join fellow prospects Max Clark, Max Anderson and Jose Briceno, among others, in major-league camp this spring.

The Tigers promoted Kevin McGonigle from High-A West Michigan to Double-A Erie.

Fantasy Impact

McGonigle slashed .358/.450/.617 with seven home runs and 39 RBI across 42 games with West Michigan. He'll look to pick up where he left off in Double-A.

Tigers prospect SS Kevin McGonigle is expected to miss some time due to an ankle injury.

Fantasy Impact

McGonigle was held out of Sunday's lineup due to the injury with High-A West Michigan. He does not have a clear timetable to return.