AL Central: Revisiting February questions
Mar 26 2026
We began our spring training PT TOMORROW columns with one question per team. This week, we revisit the topics raised with Opening Day upon us.
What happens to the rest of the lineup if Kevin McGonigle makes the team?
Answer: Pretty much what we expected… except for one thing we didn't
The news didn't break until late Tuesday morning, but the Tigers are indeed calling up the 21-year-old McGonigle, widely considered to be one of the best prospects in baseball. Going 11-for-44 (.250) with 2 HR, an .888 OPS, 2 SB, a 16% Barrel%, and a very impressive 11 walks to 9 Ks this spring helped convince Detroit he was ready. His upside for 2026 could be 20+ HR and double-digit SB, though his BA might lag behind.
Tigers manager A.J....
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Tomorrow
Denzer Guzman has helped shake up the infield in Anaheim and may be locking down a regular role at 3B.
Jun 24 2026 3:05am
Jun 24 2026 3:05am
Leody Taveras has been a mainstay in Baltimore's outfield, but could his role change when Dylan Beavers returns from injury?
Jun 23 2026 3:05am
Jun 23 2026 3:05am
This week, we consider the AAA revolution happening in San Diego, welcome the return of a long-injured veteran in LA, and check in on how some of the young guys of the NL West are performing.
Jun 20 2026 3:06am
Jun 20 2026 3:06am
The Cubs are looking for offense, could Matt Shaw in right field provide an answer?
Jun 19 2026 3:05am
Jun 19 2026 3:05am
Could Tigers prospect Max Clark make his MLB debut sometime soon? Plus, Kyle Teel and Shane Smith timelines in Chicago, CLE 3B depth in the wake of the J-Ram injury, Michael Massey looking up in KC, and pitching returns on the horizon in MIN.
Jun 18 2026 3:05am
Jun 18 2026 3:05am
