The Detroit Tigers dipped back into college for the second round of the 2026 MLB draft, selecting Kansas shortstop Tyson LeBlanc with the 61st overall pick. A right-handed hitter coming off a magical season with Kansas,

The Tigers went after a college arm with some experience in big moments for their first-round draft selection.

The Detroit Tigers selected RHP Cameron Flukey with their first pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, at No. 22 overall, on Saturday in Philadelphia.

DETROIT — A.J. Hinch has seen Derek Hill make some spectacular catches at Comerica Park. It didn’t surprise him all that much to see the former Detroit Tigers first-round pick snag a fly ball in center field off Zach McKinstry in the third inning of Saturday night’s game against Hill’s Philadelphia Phillies.

Detroit secures a high-velocity Coastal Carolina starter, breaking a four-year streak of taking hitters to land a power right-hander with elite strikeout potential and mid-90s heat.

The Detroit Tigers drafted SS Tyson LeBlanc from Kansas with the No. 61 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday in Philadelphia.

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North Vermilion alum Tyson LeBlanc is headed to the big leagues after the Detroit Tigers selected him in the second round, No. 61 overall, in the 2026 MLB Draft.

DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers have claimed right-handed pitcher Andre Granillo off waivers from the Washington Nationals and assigned him to Triple-A Toledo. The Tigers had an opening on their 40-man roster after designating outfielder Jahmai Jones for assignment earlier this week.