Detroit Tigers prepare for 2026 MLB Draft with four Day 1 picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 8:58 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The 2026 MLB Draft is underway in Philadelphia, with the Detroit Tigers set to make significant selections. The Tigers hold four picks on Day 1, including the 22nd overall selection in the first round. This draft is crucial as the team aims to replenish its farm system after recent promotions of top prospects. Following two consecutive playoff appearances, the Tigers are looking to improve from their fifth-ranked farm system in MLB. The draft began at 1 p.m. ET and continues through July 12, with televised coverage available on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
- •Tigers have four Day 1 picks in 2026 MLB Draft.
- •First-round pick is 22nd overall.
- •The team forfeited their third-round pick for signing Framber Valdez.
- •Draft runs from July 11-12 in Philadelphia.
- •Coverage is available on NBC and Peacock.
- 8:58 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers MLB Draft 2026 tracker: Who has Scott Harris picked?
"The 2026 MLB Draft has arrived and the Detroit Tigers have three Day 1 picks. Here's where they pick:
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