Kevin McGonigle Named 2026 Tiger of the Year & Silver Slugger Finalist

Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle has been named the 2026 Tiger of the Year by the Detroit chapter of the BBWAA. Additionally, McGonigle was announced as a finalist for the American League Silver Slugger Award alongside teammates Riley Greene and Dillon Dingler. McGonigle capped off a strong 2026 campaign highlighted by his powerful offensive showing, including a memorable late-September solo home run against Pittsburgh.