Tigers’ Silver Slugger finalists reinforce new three-headed dragon Detroit has to build around

The Tigers' Silver Slugger finalists form a triad Detroit should heavily invest in keeping at home.

By Katrina Stebbins · Motor City Bengals

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:16 PM

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Motor City Bengals argues Detroit must build around Silver Slugger finalists Dillon Dingler, Riley Greene, and Kevin McGonigle.
Dillon Dingler was named an AL finalist at catcher, while Riley Greene earned a nomination in the outfield.
Kevin McGonigle received Silver Slugger finalist nods at both shortstop and utility positions.

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Detroit Tigers players Dillon Dingler, Riley Greene, and Kevin McGonigle were named American League Silver Slugger finalists. Dingler was nominated at catcher, Greene in the outfield, and McGonigle at both shortstop and utility. Writer Katrina Stebbins argues that this trio forms Detroit's new core that the front office must commit to keeping together long term.

While McGonigle is already under an eight-year, $150 million contract, Stebbins notes that extending Greene and managing Dingler's future will test Detroit's spending willingness under Scott Harris.

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