Kevin McGonigle Makes Tigers Opening Day Roster
The Detroit Tigers announced on Tuesday that shortstop prospect Kevin McGonigle has made the Opening Day roster. Not only has McGonigle won an Opening Day roster spot, but he's expected to open the 2026 campaign as the team's starting shortstop after hitting .250 (10-for-40) with two home runs, two doubles, a triple, six RBI, eight runs scored, two stolen bases, 11 walks, and eight strikeouts in 19 Grapefruit League contests. The 21-year-old is set to make his major-league debut this Thursday at Petco Park against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Nick Pivetta. McGonigle's fantasy stock in all formats has been on the rise all spring while displaying maturity beyond his years on both offense and defense. The former first-rounder in 2023 is developing as a power/speed threat, slashing .305/.408/.583 with a .991 OPS, 19 homers, 80 RBI, 68 runs, and 10 stolen bases at three minor-league levels in 2025. RotoBaller has McGonigle ranked as the No. 19 fantasy shortstop. There could be growing pains in his first taste of the majors, but there's no doubt that McGonigle will contribute in all fantasy formats in 2026.
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