The Detroit Tigers saw every other MLB team sign their star rookies to new mega deals, and decided to get in on the act themselves. The Tigers announced an eight-year extension with star shortstop — and former top prospect — Kevin McGonigle on Wednesday.
McGonigle, 21, entered the season as the consensus No. 2 overall prospect in baseball. He made the Tigers out of spring training and is already off to a promising start in his first taste of the majors.
The team confirmed McGonigle’s extension in a post on X.
Homegrown and here to stay ✍️
We have agreed to terms with Kevin McGonigle on an eight-year contract extension covering the 2027-2034 seasons! pic.twitter.com/YoVwwEGQ4a
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 15, 2026
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