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5 overlooked Tigers minor leaguers who should contribute to the 2027 team

Beyond Zyhir Hope and Bryce Rainer, Brett Callahan, Andrew Sears, Max Anderson, Thayron Liranzo and Izaac Pacheco could all help Detroit next season.

By Anthony Ranaudo · Motor City Bengals

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11:12 AM

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Writer Anthony Ranaudo argues five overlooked minor leaguers could significantly help the Tigers in 2027.
Outfielder Brett Callahan reached the majors in August after hitting 13 home runs across Double-A and Triple-A.
Left-handed pitcher Andrew Sears posted a 2.16 ERA across four minor league levels before debuting in August.

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Writer Anthony Ranaudo highlights five under-the-radar Detroit Tigers minor leaguers who could provide vital contributions to the major league club in 2027. While top prospects typically command offseason attention, Ranaudo argues that depth players who were drafted late or overcome injuries frequently end up filling critical roles during a demanding regular season.

The featured players include outfielder Brett Callahan, left-handed reliever Andrew Sears, infielder Max Anderson, catcher Thayron Liranzo, and corner infielder Izaac Pacheco. Each player bounced back from setbacks or impressed in the minors to position themselves as potential contributors for Detroit.

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