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Tigers Prospects Generating Buzz Ahead of Futures Game Appearance
Tigers Prospects Generating Buzz Ahead of Futures Game Appearance originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Futures Game is built to give fans a glimpse of the future. This year, Tigers fans will be treated to more than just a peek. Advertisement Detroit is sending three of its top young talents to the national showcase: outfielder Max Clark, catcher Josue Briceno, and infielder Kevin McGonigle. All three are teammates at High-A West Michigan. All three are giving the organization reasons to believe in what's coming. Clark, the 2023 third overall pick and MLB Pipeline's No. 7 overall prospect, is making his second straight Futures Game appearance. He's slashing .276/.426/.410 through 63 games and has recently started showing more pop. He homered in back-to-back games earlier this month and continues to flash elite speed and discipline. He's loud. He's electric. He's everything the Tigers hoped for. © Adam Vander Kooy/Holland Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Briceno, just 19 years old, might be even louder. The left-handed hitting catcher has 14 home runs and a 1.066 OPS since June 1. On May 30, he blasted three homers in one night. A few weeks later, he added a grand slam and a five-RBI performance. Briceno has forced his name into the national conversation. Advertisement McGonigle does it differently. The 2023 supplemental first-rounder doesn't need the long ball to make noise. He's a pure contact machine, with a .322 average and .829 OPS entering the final week of June. He's had five-hit games. He's had weeks where he barely made an out. He just hits—and keeps hitting. All three players will take the field next month wearing a Tigers logo. They'll do it on a national stage, against the best in the game. And if what they've done in West Michigan is any indication, they'll be ready for the moment. The Tigers aren't just sending prospects to the Futures Game. They're sending a message Related: MLB Honors Tarik Skubal's Historic Accomplishment Following Dominant Start Related: Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Sends a Message in his Night Debut This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Cardinals Predicted to Acquire Tigers Top Prospect in Blockbuster Trade
Cardinals Predicted to Acquire Tigers Top Prospect in Blockbuster Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With the midway point of the MLB season nearly upon us, wild-card races are starting to heat up. Advertisement Jim Bowden, a former MLB GM and current writer for The Athletic, recently unveiled potential trade deadline moves for all seven NL teams in the wild-card hunt. As for the St. Louis Cardinals, Bowden predicted they would make a move for the future, acquiring Detroit Tigers No. 2 prospect Kevin McGonigle for third baseman Nolan Arenado, closer Ryan Helsley and cash considerations. "The Cardinals have stuck around in the wild-card race, but this would be a deal for the future. They would acquire McGonigle, an elite prospect who can flat-out hit and can play any infield position." Advertisement MLB pipeline has McGonigle - who was drafted 37th overall by Detroit in 2023 - listed as their No. 22 prospect and climbing. The 20-year old is enjoying his best season in Detroit's farm system, slashing .361/.454/.647 with five home runs and 28 RBIs in 32 games across Single-A and High-A ball. Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle during spring training© Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK A natural middle-infielder, McGonigle is flexible defensively, leading Bowden to suggest "The Cardinals could play McGonigle at second base or third base long term — wherever they feel he fits best." "The only reason the Tigers would consider making this deal is if they felt Arenado would be a difference-maker at third base, both offensively and defensively. More importantly, they'd add Helsley, an impact closer to go along with high-leverage relievers Will Vest and Tommy Kahnle — a strong trio, especially in the playoffs." Bowden wrote. Advertisement However, a lot needs to happen for the Tigers and Cardinals to get this blockbuster trade done. "Of course, to make this deal happen, Arenado would have to waive his no-trade clause and the Cardinals would have to pay down his contract significantly. But even if St. Louis had to pay the entire freight, it would be worth it to land McGonigle." Bowden made well over 100 trades during his tenure as the GM of the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals, perhaps none more significant than acquiring Ken Griffey Jr. from the Mariners for four players. Related: Cardinals Escape With Win After Pete Crow-Armstrong Mental Blunder Related: Cardinals Announce Interesting Roster Move in Midst of Cubs Series This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
