Tigers Top 50 Prospect List Number 40-31

40 – Moises Rodriguez, RHP

Rodriguez rounds out the list as a lottery-ticket arm with good velocity.  Refinement command is needed across the board, but the physical tools give him a chance to surprise if things click.
ETA: 2027
Risk: High

39 – Zach Swanson, RHP

Swanson profiles as a depth right-hander who relies on competitiveness and pitch mix. He can handle innings, but missing bats at higher levels will decide his future once he is healthy again. Another intriguing high school arm the Tigers took a gamble on late in the draft.
ETA: 2029
Risk: Medium

38 – Jatnk Diaz, RHP

Diaz is a projection-based arm who flashes intriguing traits but lacks consistency. Strike throwing and pitch definition will determine whether he moves forward. The bullpen is his most likely destination.
ETA: 2028
Risk: High

37–Angel De Los Santos-INF

De Los Santos remains a longer-term developmental piece. Athleticism gives him a chance, but the offensive approach is still forming. He’s a prospect whose outlook could change quickly with the right adjustments.
ETA: 2027
Risk: High

36 – Jack Penney, IF

Penney is a contact-oriented infielder who relies on approach and execution. He doesn’t offer much power, which tightens the margin, but players with feel and on-base skills can still carve out roles.
ETA: 2028
Risk: Medium

35 – Garrett Burhenn, RHP

Burhenn is a depth arm whose future likely hinges on role clarity. In shorter stints, his stuff may play better, giving him a potential bullpen path. Without that adjustment, he remains organizational depth.
ETA: 2027
Risk: Medium–High

34 – Nick Dumesnil, OF

Dumesnil brings speed, energy, and defensive utility. The bat limits the ceiling, but his ability to impact the game without hitting for power keeps him relevant. Consistency is key.
ETA: 2026
Risk: Medium

33 – Johan Simon, LHP

Simon is a left-handed arm whose profile benefits from deception and pitch mix rather than velocity. Command consistency will determine whether he sticks as more than depth, but lefties with feel tend to linger.
ETA: 2028
Risk: Medium

32 – Brett Callahan, OF

Callahan’s value is rooted in competence across the board. He runs well, defends capably, and competes in at-bats. While the ceiling is limited, players with this skill set often outproduce their rankings. When he connects, the power tool is loud, just worried how that will work when he faces more advanced pitching.
ETA: 2028
Risk: Medium

31 – Trei Cruz, UTIL

Cruz has one of the clearer paths to Detroit in this tier thanks to polish and defensive flexibility. The bat won’t carry a lineup, but he controls the zone and can move around the infield. That profile plays well in a utility role. Of the guys on the list, Cruz has moved around so much but he he has earned his 40-man spot on the roster.
ETA: 2026
Risk: Low–Medium