Detroit Tigers select SS Tyson LeBlanc at No. 61 in 2026 MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Detroit Tigers selected shortstop Tyson LeBlanc from Kansas with the 61st overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft held on July 11 in Philadelphia. LeBlanc was one of four selections for the Tigers on the first day of the draft, which also included the 22nd overall pick, Coastal Carolina right-handed pitcher Cameron Flukey. Detroit has a total of 20 picks in the 20-round draft, having forfeited their third-round selection. The team's full draft strategy will unfold over the next few days as they look to enhance their roster.
- •Detroit picks shortstop Tyson LeBlanc at No. 61 overall.
- •Cameron Flukey selected at No. 22 from Coastal Carolina.
- •Tigers have 20 total picks in the 2026 MLB Draft.
- •Detroit's third-round pick was forfeited after Valdez signing.
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers select SS Dominic Pellegrin with pick No. 125 of 2026 MLB Draft
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers select SS Tyson LeBlanc at No. 61 in 2026 MLB Draft
"The Detroit Tigers drafted SS Tyson LeBlanc from Kansas with the No. 61 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday in Philadelphia.
"Pellegrin is a right-handed hitting prep shortstop with good athleticism.and contact skills.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 11:15 PMDetroit Tigers select SS Dominic Pellegrin with pick No. 125 of 2026 MLB Draft
Pellegrin is a right-handed hitting prep shortstop with good athleticism.and contact skills.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 9:05 PMDetroit Tigers select SS Tyson LeBlanc at No. 61 in 2026 MLB Draft
The Detroit Tigers drafted SS Tyson LeBlanc from Kansas with the No. 61 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday in Philadelphia.
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