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Max Clark drops in midseason MLB prospect rankings for Tigers

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Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Max Clark drops in midseason MLB prospect rankings for Tigers
Summary

On July 17, Baseball Prospectus released its midseason prospect rankings, positioning Max Clark of the Detroit Tigers at No. 14, down from No. 6 in the preseason list. Despite the drop, evaluators still regard Clark as the most major-league ready prospect within the top 25. Alongside him, Tigers shortstop Bryce Rainer improved three spots to No. 33. Clark has had a solid season in Triple-A Toledo, posting a.264 batting average with eight home runs and a team-leading 20 stolen bases over 81 games. Rainer is rebounding from 2025 shoulder surgery, showing promise with an.893 OPS in High-A West Michigan.

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  • •Max Clark falls from No. 6 to No. 14 in prospect rankings.
  • •Bryce Rainer rises to No. 33 in the same rankings.
  • •Clark is hitting.264 with 20 stolen bases in Triple-A Toledo.
  • •Rainer is performing well in High-A after shoulder surgery.
  • •Clark's major-league readiness continues to be emphasized by scouts.
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  • 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers OF Max Clark falls slightly in MLB prospect rankings
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Baseball Prospectus released its midseason prospect rankings, with top Tigers prospect Max Clark falling eight spots from the preseason list.

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