What happened: The Detroit Tigers selected right-hander Cameron Flukey from Coastal Carolina with the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Flukey becomes the newest addition to Detroit's farm system.
Why it matters: Detroit sits 44-50 this season but has won six straight games, part of a stretch that includes an 11-0 rout of the Minnesota Twins. The draft addition comes as the Tigers weigh seller status with the trade deadline approaching.
By the numbers: Tigers are 44-50 on the season, averaging 4.3 runs scored and 4.0 allowed per game, with a current six-game winning streak.
What to watch: Flukey moves into Detroit's player development pipeline as the draft continues.