Detroit Tigers
· 2026-07-05
The Detroit Tigers have selected catcher Dillon Dingler, outfielder Riley Greene, and infielder Kevin McGonigle to represent the team at the MLB All-Star game.
Dingler, Greene, and McGonigle were chosen for their outstanding performance this season, with Greene leading the team with a .287 batting average.
Greene has played in 88 of the Tigers' 89 games this season and has blasted 12 home runs, including a two-run shot in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Texas Rangers on 2026-07-04.
The selection of these three players is a significant achievement for the Detroit Tigers, who are currently 13th in the American League with a 39-50 record.
Dingler is in his third big league season and has emerged as one of the top all-around backstops in baseball, with a .269 batting average and 19 home runs.
The Detroit Tigers are on a W1 streak after their recent win against the Texas Rangers.
McGonigle, just 21 years old, is second on the team with a .284 batting average and has racked up seven home runs and 31 RBI.
Greene's selection is his third career all-star selection, while Dingler and McGonigle are first-time all-stars.
The Detroit Tigers will look to build on their recent win and improve their standing in the American League.
Dingler's defensive prowess is well-known, as he won a Gold Glove award last season.
McGonigle and Chicago's Munetaka Murakami are viewed as the frontrunners in the American League Rookie of the Year race this season.
The Detroit Tigers' performance will be closely watched as they head into the second half of the season.