Detroit Tigers scouting director Mark Conner talks shortstop Jordan Yost and catcher Michael Oliveto on July 13, 2025, after Day 1 of 2025 MLB Draft.

Beau Brieske, a key leverage reliever last season, spent most of the first half at Triple-A Toledo. Veterans John Brebbia and Kenta Maeda were released. Lefty Sean Guenther, another prominent piece of last season’s bullpen, spent a big chuck of the season on the minor league injured list.

The Detroit Tigers leaned into selecting late-rising prospects as part of their haul in Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday. The Tigers began the night picking shortstop Jordan Yost with the No. 24 pick, followed by catcher Michael Oliveto 34th overall, righty Malachi Witherspoon in the second round and lefty Ben Jacobs in the third round.

The Detroit Tigers are pushing in all their chips on a high-upside pitching prospect in the 11th round of the MLB Draft. It may be a stroke of genius — or not.

A guide for how to watch MLB 2025 All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta, where Detroit Tigers have 6 players. Here's TV channel, lineups and more.

Forty percent of the American League’s starting lineup in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game in Atlanta will be Detroit Tigers. Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres will lead off for the AL and see the first pitch of the game from National League starter Paul Skenes.

Of 21 draftees, Boston selected 15 pitchers, all collegiate arms, and only one high school player across the board.