Dylan Smith designated for assignment to make room for Kevin McGonigle<\/p>\n
FORT MYERS, FL- MARCH 11: Kevin McGonigle #85 of the Detroit Tigers bats during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins on March 11, 2026 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn\/Minnesota Twins\/Getty Images) (Brace Hemmelgarn\/Minnesota Twins, 2026 Minnesota Twins)<\/p>\n
DETROIT \u2013 The Detroit Tigers announced six roster moves to finalize their Opening Day roster ahead of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n
Here are the moves the Tigers announced on Wednesday:<\/p>\n
Infielder Kevin McGonigle, the team\u2019s top prospect and the No. 2 overall prospect in baseball, was added to the 40-man roster and will also be on the active roster to start the season.<\/p>\n
Right-handed reliever Dylan Smith was designated for assignment to make room for McGonigle, meaning Smith is no longer on the 40-man roster and could be selected by another team.<\/p>\n
Right-handed reliever Brenan Hanifee was optioned to Triple-A Toledo.<\/p>\n
Right-handed starting pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique strain.<\/p>\n
Left-handed reliever Bailey Horn was placed on the 15-day injured list as he recovers from a left elbow arthroscopy.<\/p>\n
Infielder Trey Sweeney was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.<\/p>\n
The IL placements for Gipson-Long, Horn, and Sweeney are retroactive to March 22.<\/p>\n
That means this is the Tigers\u2019 full 26-man roster to begin 2026:<\/p>\n
Catcher Dillon Dingler<\/p>\n
First baseman Spencer Torkelson<\/p>\n
Second baseman Gleyber Torres<\/p>\n
Infielder Kevin McGonigle<\/p>\n
Infielder Colt Keith<\/p>\n
Left fielder Riley Greene<\/p>\n
Center fielder\/infielder Javier Baez<\/p>\n
Right fielder\/designated hitter Kerry Carpenter<\/p>\n
Outfielder Matt Vierling<\/p>\n
Center fielder Parker Meadows<\/p>\n
Infielder Zach McKinstry<\/p>\n
Catcher Jake Rogers<\/p>\n
Outfielder Jahmai Jones<\/p>\n
Starting pitcher Tarik Skubal<\/p>\n
Starting pitcher Framber Valdez<\/p>\n
Starting pitcher Jack Flaherty<\/p>\n
Starting pitcher Justin Verlander<\/p>\n
Starting pitcher Casey Mize<\/p>\n
Right-handed reliever Will Vest<\/p>\n
Right-handed reliever Kenley Jansen<\/p>\n
Right-handed reliever Kyle Finnegan<\/p>\n
Right-handed reliever Drew Anderson<\/p>\n
Right-handed reliever Connor Seabold<\/p>\n
Left-handed reliever Tyler Holton<\/p>\n
Left-handed reliever Brant Hurter<\/p>\n
Left-handed reliever Enmanuel De Jesus<\/p>\n
The Tigers open the season Thursday against the Padres in San Diego.<\/p>\n
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