Tigers sign McGonigle to 8-year extension reportedly worth $150M
The Detroit Tigers and shortstop Kevin McGonigle agreed to an eight-year contract extension that starts in 2027 and goes through 2034, the club announced Wednesday.
McGonigle's new deal is worth $150 million, sources told Robert Murray of FanSided. The contract reportedly includes a $14-million signing bonus and performance escalators.
Kevin McGonigle 8-year, $150 million contract:
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) April 15, 2026
$14 million signing bonus.
2027: $1M
2028: $7M
2029: $16M
2030: $21M
2031: $22M
2032: $23M ($25M if reaches escalators)
2033: $23M ($26M if reaches escalators
2034: $23M ($28M if reaches escalators)
$5M if traded each time.
McGonigle is the No. 2-ranked prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline.
The 21-year-old is slashing .311/.417/.492 with one homer, eight RBIs, and 11 walks in 17 games as a rookie after making the Tigers out of spring training.
McGonigle's extension is the latest in a wave of deals for young shortstop prospects. Konnor Griffin inked a nine-year, $140-million contract less than a week after his MLB debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Colt Emerson signed an eight-year, $95-million pact with the Seattle Mariners and Cooper Pratt got an eight-year, $50.75-million deal from the Milwaukee Brewers before either player reached the majors.