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Named a finalist, McGonigle looks to become Tigers’ first ROY in 10 years

DETROIT -- Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle is one of three finalists for the American League Rookie of the Year Award, as expected. The field was announced on Monday. Guardians right-hander Parker Messick and Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle are the…

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Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 1:36 AM

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Kevin McGonigle was named an AL Rookie of the Year finalist alongside Parker Messick and Payton Tolle.
A win would make McGonigle the first Detroit Tigers player to win the award since Michael Fulmer in 2016.
McGonigle led all American League players this season with 7.1 bWAR.

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Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle has been officially named one of three finalists for the American League Rookie of the Year Award. The 22-year-old contends alongside Cleveland Guardians right-hander Parker Messick and Boston Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle, with the final winner scheduled to be announced on Monday, November 9.

McGonigle led all American League players with 7.1 bWAR after hitting 18 home runs and drawing 95 walks. A victory would make him the Tigers' first recipient since Michael Fulmer in 2016, earning Detroit an additional first-round pick in the next MLB Draft via the Prospect Promotion Incentive.

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