Kevin McGonigle selected for 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 11:44 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Detroit Tigers rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle has been named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game set for July 14 at Citizens Bank Park. This is a significant milestone for McGonigle, a first-round pick in 2023, who previously watched All-Star games as a fan in his hometown. He joins teammates Riley Greene and Dillon Dingler as Tigers All-Stars. McGonigle has quickly established himself in the league, signing an eight-year, $150 million contract just weeks into his MLB career and posting remarkable performance numbers, including 4.4 bWAR.
- •McGonigle is the fourth Tiger under 21 to make the All-Star Game.
- •He achieved 4 hits in his first MLB game on Opening Day.
- •McGonigle was announced as an All-Star by Tigers manager A.J. Hinch.
- •He has a bWAR of 4.4 heading into the All-Star Game.
- •Tigers had six All-Stars in 2025, including three starters.
- 11:44 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers rookie sensation Kevin McGonigle makes 2026 MLB All-Star Game
"Detroit Tigers rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle was named to his first MLB All-Star Game on Saturday, July 4.
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