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Kevin McGonigle’s Prospect Surge Spurs Tigers’ Infield Shuffle Predictions

Speculation has grown that underperforming Tigers infielders may be moved this offseason to clear space for rising prospects.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 13: Jace Jung #17, Spencer Torkelson #20 of the Detroit Tigers and Javier Báez #28 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate at home plate after Báez hit a home run to score Jung and Torkelson during the bottom of the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park on May 13, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 10: Trey Sweeney #27 of the Detroit Tigers turns a seventh inning double play over the sliding Zach Neto #9 of the Los Angeles Angels at Comerica Park on August 10, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
DETROIT, MI - MAY 26: Ryan Kreidler #32 of the Detroit Tigers reacts following a win over the San Francisco Giants at Comerica Park on May 26, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Overview

  • MLB Pipeline elevated McGonigle to Detroit’s top prospect after he slashed .332/.428/.577 in Double-A by mid-August.
  • Motor City Bengals analyst Colin Keane predicts Trey Sweeney, Jace Jung and Ryan Kreidler could be traded or designated for assignment.
  • Sweeney has struggled to a .208/.275/.303 slash line with five home runs this season while Jung is hitting 5-for-45 with a .554 OPS.
  • Detroit’s division lead and win-now posture heighten pressure on its infield as prospects Hao-Yu Lee and Bryce Rainer close in on the majors.
  • No official roster moves have been announced and all offseason scenarios remain speculative pending front-office confirmation.