Tigers 2025-2026 Offseason: Trades, Free Agents, Call ups, Rule 5, tender, non-tender, Skubal Cy Young Award

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Baseball America lays out clear case for Kevin McGonigle skipping Tigers’ Triple-A

There are two kinds of baseball fans in March: the ones who want every top prospect marinated in Triple-A for “development,” and the ones who can watch five swi

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Baseball America lays out clear case for Kevin McGonigle skipping Tigers’ Triple-A.
Detroit doesn’t need Toledo to tell it what it’s already seeing.
MCBTB

 

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https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2026/03/07/tigers-spring-training-game-konnor-griffin/89036066007/

Tigers contain No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin in 5-3 loss to Pirates.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

DEEPER DISCUSSIONS

The most recent list of MLB’s top 100 players just came out. Three Detroit Tigers made the list: #4 – Tarik Skubal #49 – Riley Greene #65 – Framber Valdez Two pitchers…

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DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers

The most recent list of MLB’s top 100 players just came out. Three Detroit Tigers made the list:
#4 – Tarik Skubal
#49 – Riley Greene
#65 – Framber Valdez
Two pitchers, 1 positional player.

In contrast, here’s how many the other teams collected:
8 – Dodgers
6 – Yankees
5 – Mariners, Phillies, Red Sox
4 – Astros, Athletics, Blue Jays, Braves, Brewers, Cubs, Giants, Mets, Padres, Rangers, Royals
3 – Diamondbacks, Reds, Tigers
2 – Angels, Guardians, Orioles, Rays, Twins
1 – Cardinals, Marlins, Nationals, Pirates, Rockies, White Sox

More than half of all MLB teams have 4 or more players in the top 100.
In order for the Tigers to get deeper into the playoffs, do they need to have more players in the top 100?
Or could other factors be as or even more important for them to have greater success in October?
Today’s blog addresses this question and allows readers to share their thoughts in more detail. And hopefully, to actively engage with others by responding to their posts and creating back-and-forth discussion threads. The more the merrier!
For this one blog only, you’ve got 6 sentences max to share your thoughts. Of course, you can also respond to other readers.
TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided. One hard choice to be selected. One vote.
Ready?

Do the Tigers need more than 3 players in top 100 in order to go deeper into the playoffs?

1. Yes.

2. Not necessarily.

3. No.

VOTE

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tarik-skubal-considering-pitching-again-for-team-usa

Could Skubal pitch again for Team USA? 'It's hard to walk away from that'.
Tigers official site

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tarik-skubal-tigers-weighing-second-start-for-team-usa-in-world-baseball-classic

Skubal talking with Tigers as he weighs Classic, Opening Day plans.
Tigers official site

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2026/03/08/detroit-tigers-tarik-skubal-contemplates-staying-with-team-usa-for-another-start/89052255007/

Tigers' Skubal contemplates staying with Team USA for another start: 'A lot to weigh'.
Detnews

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2026/03/tarik-skubal-reconsidering-one-and-done-plan-for-world-baseball-classic.html

Tarik Skubal reconsidering one-and-done plan for World Baseball Classic.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

Enmanuel de Jesus punches out eight in dominant WBC performance

The Tigers lefty continues to make a great case for himself to make the Opening Day roster.

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Enmanuel de Jesus punches out eight in dominant WBC performance.
The Tigers lefty continues to make a great case for himself to make the Opening Day roster.
BYBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

These Tigers players can influence Detroit's 2026 season with strong WBC performances

The World Baseball Classic is often viewed as a global showcase for superstars, but for organizations like the Detroit Tigers, it can also be a proving ground f

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These Tigers players can influence Detroit's 2026 season with strong WBC performances.
There's more than national pride at stake here.
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers lefty-masher may be making his last stand in spring training

The Detroit Tigers are probably not expecting a lot from outfielder Austin Slater in spring training, but he has a lot to prove after some down years.

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Tigers lefty-masher may be making his last stand in spring training.
He has something to prove.
MCBTB

 

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https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2026/03/08/detroit-tigers-score-loss-toronto-blue-jays-spring-training/89055283007/

Colt Keith picks up a couple of hits in Tigers' 5-0 loss to Blue Jays.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

Parker Meadows 1-24 he probably plays a ton this week, and the pressure is going to start to mount. See how he handles it. It's these kind of situations that Hinch loves, prove why you belong.

 

[kalinecountry]

How unique is Kevin McGonigle? Fangraphs allows you to go back to 2006 on their Minor League leaderboards.
He is the only player since 2006 (furthest back Fangraphs goes) to have these stats in the minors:•
800+ PA (818)
BB% ≥ 10% (15%)
K% ≤ 15% (10.3%)
ISO ≥ .200 (.204)
SB ≥ 30 (40)

 

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MONDAY MUSINGS

by Holly Horning Sometimes it’s the smaller stories that slip under the radar that have the biggest and most long-lasting impact. Let’s cover some of those from the past week as they r…

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MONDAY MUSINGS.
Totally Tigers

Sometimes it’s the smaller stories that slip under the radar that have the biggest and most long-lasting impact. Let’s cover some of those from the past week as they relate to the Detroit Tigers.
Today’s blog just happens to have a common theme: Men who some fans love to hate. Maybe these reports will change some minds…….. Then again, maybe not.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.patreon.com/posts/tigers-roster-152616727?utm_campaign=patron_engagement&utm_source=post_link&post_id=152616727&utm_id=ce7293d0-7a95-460b-a77b-5ee97306fb7e&utm_medium=email

Tigers Roster Moves + Camp Update.
TMLR

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers roster moves:
Max Clark reassigned to minor-league camp;
Hao-Yu Lee, Eduardo Valencia optioned to Triple-A Toledo,
Thayron Liranzo optioned to Double-A Erie.
Detroit’s major league camp roster now stands at 51 players.

Top prospect Kevin McGonigle is still in MLB spring training with 17 days until Opening Day.

 

[kalinecountry]

Marco Jiménez is 26 and hasn’t been above High-A, but he’s the hardest thrower in Detroit’s system, and he also has a pretty nice slider. He strikes out the side Sunday in the 8th on just 12 pitches.

Here's our statcast card on Marco Jimenez's performance. Pretty eye opening stuff.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HC7CXujX0AAw_dl?format=png&name=900x900

 

[kalinecountry]

He’s working his way back from his shoulder injury, so he is only DH'ing on the back fields today, but sure is good to see Tigers prospect Bryce Rainer back in the box.
Jonathan Mayo

 

[kalinecountry]

When do spring training stats actually matter? Parker Meadows is hitting .094, but his Statcast defensive numbers are elite. The Tigers face a tough call before Opening Day.

When Do Spring Training Stats Start to Matter? Parker Meadows Slump Raises Questions

Parker Meadows' troubling spring slash line ignites debate: when do Grapefruit League struggles transition from noise to genuine concern for this talented outfielder?

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When Do Spring Training Stats Start to Matter? Parker Meadows Slump Raises Questions.
Tigers Roundtable

 

[kalinecountry]

Matt Vierling so far this Spring:
.444 AVG
.500 OBP
.778 SLG
1 2B
1 3B
1 HR
4 R
5 RBI
Vierling will be a difference maker for the Tigers this season.

DataBaseHit

 

[kalinecountry]

Dillon Dingler, starting at catcher for the first time this spring following offseason elbow surgery, gets immediately tested and makes a nice throw to retire Will Simpson and end the first inning for Framber Valdez.

 

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https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/max-clark-reassigned-tigers-pleased-with-his-spring-training?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage

Max Clark impresses manager with growth and work ethic in valuable camp experience.
Tigers official site

 

[kalinecountry]

Kevin McGonigle is the lynchpin for the Tigers positional roster battles

McGonigle on Opening Day frees up Báez and McKinstry and opens up more options for the final roster spots.

www.blessyouboys.com

Kevin McGonigle is the lynchpin for the Tigers positional roster battles.
McGonigle on Opening Day frees up Báez and McKinstry and opens up more options for the final roster spots.
BYBTB