Tigers Top 10 Prospects For 2026

Today, we're unveiling the 10 best prospects in the Tigers system entering 2026.

The top of the Tigers system is headlined by Kevin McGonigle, the No. 2 prospect in baseball and one of the most well-rounded hitters to come up through the minors in recent memory.

Baseball America's J.J. Cooper is hosting a chat at 2 p.m. ET to discuss McGonigle and the overall state of Detroit's farm system.

Projected 2029 Tigers Lineup

Catcher: Dillon Dingler (30)
First Base: Colt Keith (28)
Second Base: Kevin McGonigle (24)
Third Base: Bryce Rainer (23)
Shortstop: Jordan Yost (22)
Left Field: Riley Greene (28)
Center Field: Parker Meadows (29)
Right Field: Max Clark (24)
Designated Hitter: Josue Briceño (24)

No. 1 Starter: Jackson Jobe (26)
No. 2 Starter: Reese Olson (29)
No. 3 Starter: Troy Melton (28)
No. 4 Starter: Keider Montero (28)
No. 5 Starter: Andrew Sears (26)
Closer: Kelvis Salcedo (23)

Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Detroit's Top 10, click here.

Tigers Best Tools

Best Hitter: Kevin McGonigle
Best Power Hitter: Josue Briceño
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Max Clark
Fastest Baserunner: Patrick Lee
Best Athlete: Max Clark
Best Fastball: Moises Rodriguez
Best Curveball: Yosber Sanchez
Best Slider: Kelvis Salcedo
Best Changeup: Kelvis Salcedo
Best Control: Garrett Burhenn
Best Defensive Catcher: Bennett Lee
Best Defensive Infielder: Franyerber Montilla
Best Infield Arm: Franyerber Montilla
Best Defensive Outfielder: Max Clark
Best Outfield Arm: Patrick Lee

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