Thayron Liranzo selected for 2026 MLB All-Star Futures Game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Thayron Liranzo, the Detroit Tigers' catcher and No. 5 prospect, has been named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Futures Game roster. MLB announced the selections on July 1, confirming Liranzo as the lone minor leaguer from the Tigers. He has posted a.234 batting average with a.440 slugging percentage in 44 games for Double-A Erie and six games for Low-A Lakeland this season. The Futures Game is scheduled for July 12 at noon ET at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Liranzo's inclusion continues the Tigers' tradition of having prospects represent the organization, following three players selected in 2025.
- •Thayron Liranzo is the Tigers' No. 5 prospect.
- •Liranzo has played 44 games for Double-A Erie in 2026.
- •The All-Star Futures Game occurs on July 12.
- •The event takes place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers prospect Thayron Liranzo headed to MLB Futures Game
"Tigers prospect Thayron Liranzo was the sole Detroit minor leaguer announced to the 2026 MLB All-Star Futures Game roster.
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