The Tigers' run of dominance in the Arizona Fall League continued this year, when Kevin McGonigle was named AFL MVP. McGonigle, Detroit's No. 1 prospect (and No. 2 overall in baseball), hit .362 with a 1.210 OPS with five homers, 19 RBI, and more walks than strikeouts in 19 games for the Scottsdale Scorpions.
His win marks back-to-back MVPs for Tigers prospects after Josue Briceño (Tigers' No. 3 prospect) did it in 2024.
Detroit is mostly focused on pitching this offseason, and for good reason. There's no clear No. 2 starter, and the bullpen has arguably only three arms who are guaranteed a roster spot in 2026.