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Who's next? A look at Detroit's new wave of top prospects

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris has accelerated the development of his farm system, with nine prospects earning MLB call-ups in 2026—including three former Top 10 prospects—amid a roster reshaped by injuries. Harris’s philosophy prioritizes integrating young talent, and he expects recent rookies like Ben Malgeri, Brett Callahan, Eduardo Valencia, and John Peck to contribute meaningfully in 2027, following a similar trajectory to Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle, who broke out in 2026.

Behind them, three standout prospects—second-round pick Spencer Anderson, Tarik Skubal trade acquisition Jack Hope, and Eduardo Valencia—are poised for bigger roles, with Anderson’s lefty-bashing power (.341 average, 1.022 OPS at Triple-A Toledo) and defensive adaptability making him a prime candidate for Gleyber Torres’ soon-to-be-vacant second base spot. Hope, meanwhile, combines speed and left-handed power but will need further Triple-A refinement after a strong Double-A finish, while Valencia’s path remains tied to his ability to translate minor-league success into MLB consistency.

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