Tigers take RHP Cameron Flukey with No. 22 pick in MLB Draft

Detroit adds college arm from Coastal Carolina.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 111 min read

With the 22nd pick of the 2026 #MLBDraft, the @Tigers select Cameron Flukey from Coastal Carolina. (MLB x Nippon Expre Via @MLB on X

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.

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@MLB 2026-07-11T19:38:33.089958+00:00

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