Rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle has earned a spot on the Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day roster following a strong spring training performance. The Pennsylvania native, ranked as baseball’s No. 2 prospect, batted .250 with a .923 OPS, two home runs, and six RBI in 19 games. Primarily a shortstop, McGonigle also excels at third base, posting a perfect fielding percentage there. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch utilized him at third base late in spring training to enhance his roster chances.
Want More Context? 🔎
MLB Prospect Joins Tigers’ Opening Day Roster
Sports News. No Fluff.
Quick summaries of major games, trades, and headlines — so you can stay in the loop without spending hours reading.