Tigers see questionable All-Star voting update for Dingler and McGonigle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Detroit Tigers received updates for Dillon Dingler and Kevin McGonigle’s All-Star voting status on June 22, 2026. Dingler is in third place among AL catchers with 484,290 votes, while Alejandro Kirk of the Blue Jays leads with 837,289 votes, despite his limited playtime. McGonigle faces a similar situation, sitting third for shortstops with 460,075 votes, trailing Andres Gimenez, who has 894,926 votes. Both players' performances are viewed as deserving of a spot but are hindered by perceived voting biases favoring Blue Jays players. The Tigers are advocating for recognition of Dingler and McGonigle as fan voting continues.
- •Dingler has a.269 batting average with 18 home runs this season.
- •McGonigle boasts a.283 batting average with six home runs.
- •Dingler trails by 353,000 votes, while McGonigle is down by 434,000 votes.
- •Voting updates suggest significant support is lacking for Tigers players.
- •Both players are competing against Toronto Blue Jays for All-Star spots.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers get ridiculous All-Star voting update on Dillon Dingler, Kevin McGonigle
"These updates make zero sense for the Tigers' best players.
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