This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/tigers as Tigers GM Answers Whether or Not Kevin McGonigle Will Make MLB Debut This Year. The Detroit Tigers might be in the most envious position out of any team in Major League Baseball.

The Tigers now get to face a Royals team that is coming off a four-game series with the Texas Rangers, with Kansas City having won six straight games. The Tigers sit atop the American League Central, 9.5 games ahead of the Royals. KC is two games back of the last Wild Card spot.

Detroit Tigers reliever Drew Sommers has been called up from Triple-A Toledo for his MLB debut. He posted a 3.31 ERA with the Mud Hens in 2025.