Tigers fail to secure All-Star finalists for 2026 game

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Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Tigers fail to secure All-Star finalists for 2026 game
Summary

The Detroit Tigers will not have any players advance to the final round of All-Star voting for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. Notable omissions include catcher Dillon Dingler and shortstop Kevin McGonigle, both of whom have shown strong performances this season. Dinlger leads catchers in FanGraphs WAR while McGonigle ranks second among shortstops. Outfielder Riley Greene also missed the cut for outfield finalists. Unlike previous years, when the Tigers had multiple All-Stars, their absence highlights a decline in the team's performance. Despite this, there remains a possibility for representation as players can be added as injury replacements or through votes by players and the Commissioner’s Office.

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  • Tigers had zero players named American League All-Star finalists.
  • Dillon Dingler leads catchers in FanGraphs WAR at 3.7.
  • Kevin McGonigle ranks second among AL shortstops in fWAR at 3.3.
  • Riley Greene missed out on being named an outfield finalist.
  • Tigers previously had four players in the All-Star Game last year.
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  • 11:14 PMYahoo SportsKevin McGonigle, Dillon Dingler, Riley Greene fall off All-Star ballot
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One year after sending six players to the All-Star Game, the Detroit Tigers had zero players move on to the final round of All-Star voting.

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