Kevin McGonigle is the No. 1 prospect in the Detroit Tigers ' organization.
But McGonigle — a 21-year-old shortstop in Double-A Erie — isn't expected to make his MLB debut in 2025, as revealed by Tigers general manager Jeff Greenberg on Wednesday, Aug. 20, during an MLB Network interview . He ranks as the No. 2 prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline .
"No, I don't think that's on the radar right now," Greenberg said, when asked if McGonigle will play for the Tigers in 2025. THE BOYS ARE BACK: After struggles, Tigers surge as AL's best team: 'We're going to be a problem'
It's unclear if McGonigle will be a candidate to make the Tigers' 2026 Opening Day roster. Expert MLB daily picks: Unique MLB betting insights only at USA TODAY
For now, McGonigle is staying in Doubl