Kevin McGonigle to Start at Shortstop in Tigers' Spring Opener

Kevin McGonigle, 21, will start at shortstop for the Detroit Tigers' first spring training game on Saturday, manager A.J. Hinch announced. McGonigle dominated the Arizona Fall League, earning MVP honors with a .362/.500/.710 slash line, 6 homers, and 19 RBIs. He projects as a future batting title winner with 20-25 home run power, showcasing selective aggressiveness, quickness on inside pitches, and solid defense.