Kevin McGonigle wins AL Rookie of the Year, Tigers gain 2027 draft pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Kevin McGonigle was named the American League's rookie of the year on November 9, securing the award after a standout season with the Detroit Tigers. His performance included a.278 batting average, 18 home runs, and 72 RBIs. As a result of this accolade, the Tigers have earned an extra draft pick in the 2027 MLB Draft due to MLB's Prospect Promotion Incentive program. McGonigle's success comes just months after joining the Tigers on their Opening Day roster after being drafted in 2023. MLB's general managers meetings are set to start on November 10, with further awards being announced throughout the week.
- •McGonigle won AL Rookie of the Year with 28 of 30 first-place votes.
- •The Tigers will receive an extra pick in the 2027 MLB Draft.
- •McGonigle's season included 18 home runs and 72 RBIs.
- •He signed an eight-year contract worth $150 million in 2026.
- •MLB's general managers meetings begin on November 10.
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin McGonigle's big award won the Tigers an even bigger prize
"Because Kevin McGonigle made the Tigers' Opening Day roster and he won rookie of the year, Detroit now will get an extra draft pick in 2027.
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