Kevin McGonigle expected to remain at shortstop for Tigers

Kevin McGonigle split his rookie season in 2026 between shortstop and third base for the Detroit Tigers, logging 675.2 innings at shortstop and 644 innings at third. Defensive metrics vary on his performance, with one system rating him better at third base, while another favors his work at shortstop. With Hao-Yu Lee set at second base and Spencer Torkelson likely at first base, it seems McGonigle is positioned to become the Tigers’ long-term shortstop. The team will need to finalize its infield roster ahead of the offseason, potentially moving Javier Baez and addressing third base.

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