Detroit Tigers MLB Draft Tracker: Live Updates, Picks and Analysis
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Today is the day. The 2026 MLB Draft is here for the Detroit Tigers.
The draft will start at 1 p.m. ET and can be found on NBC and Peacock.
The Tigers will hold the 22nd pick in the first round, two spots earlier than their 2025 MLB Draft pick, in which they took shortstop Jordan Yost. Day 1 will feature Detroit holding selections 22, 61, 69, and 125.
This will be an important draft for Detroit as they have several current prospects in the minor leagues inching closer to making their MLB Debuts, such as Max Clark and Max Anderson. Additionally, a handful of recent draft picks are currently helping the Tigers claw back into the standings and playoff positioning.
The MLB Pipeline had the Tigers' farm system ranked at No. 5 going into the 2026 season. As they look to make it three straight playoff appearances (though they have a lot of work to do), the franchise is in a good spot with player development in recent seasons, showcasing that the future in the Motor City is bright.
Detroit Tigers Draft Pick Tracker
Round 1, Pick No. 22: RHP Cameron Flukey, Coastal Carolina
The Tigers add another pitcher to their organization as they draft Cameron Flukey out of Coastal Carolina. He was only able to pitch in seven games in 2026, posting a 4.13 ERA with 31 strikeouts, but his first two seasons are what stood out most for Detroit.
In 2025, Flukey posted a 3.19 ERA in 101.2 innings of work. His size should only benefit him as he continues his path to the majors.
Round 2, Pick No. 61: SS Tyson LeBlanc
The Tigers draft shortstop Tyson LeBlanc in the second round, adding another shortstop to their system. While his longevity at shortstop isn't very high, according to reviews by draft analysts, LeBlanc is the kind of hitter Detroit wants in its system.
Smashing 25 home runs and hitting over .340 in 2026, LeBlanc hits from the right side of the plate with confidence.
Competitive Balance Round B, Pick No. 69: RHP Evan Dempsey
A legitimate two-way player in college, the Tigers will likely see how far he can take that through his minor league career. His talents stand out on the mound, pitching to a 3.15 ERA in 2026. In college, his ERA sat at 2.88.
The Florida Gulf Coast University product has a higher ceiling on the mound, according to analysts, but provides Detroit another young pitcher they hope turns into a major piece of the future.
Round 4, Pick No. 125:
How to Watch the MLB Draft
The MLB Draft will be over the course of two days, July 11-12. Day one starts at 1 p.m. ET and day two will begin at 11:30 a.m. ET.
You can watch the MLB Draft:
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Day 1: Saturday, July 11 (Rounds 1-4)
• 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET - Preview show + Picks 1-10 (NBC/Peacock)
• 2:30-4:30 p.m. ET - Picks 11-40 (MLB Network, Peacock, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+)
• 4:30-7:45 p.m. ET - Picks 41-135 (Peacock, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+)
Day 2: Sunday, July 12 (Rounds 5-20)
• 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. ET (MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+)
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Dominic Minchella is a 2024 Eastern Michigan University graduate with a BA in Communications, Media, and Theatre Arts and a Journalism minor. He covers Major League Baseball for On SI and spends his free time watching games and sharing his insights.