What happened: The Detroit Tigers selected right-hander Evan Dempsey with the 69th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Dempsey joins an organization that has already used several picks on pitching depth this draft.

Why it matters: The selection continues Detroit's arms-first approach after the Tigers already added right-hander Cameron Flukey at No. 22 earlier in the day. Detroit sits at 44-50 but has won six straight, giving the front office room to build for depth rather than chase immediate roster fixes.

What to watch: Dempsey enters the Tigers' player development pipeline as Detroit continues making selections through the remainder of the draft.