The Tigers announced that shortstop , the clubs first-round pick in the 2024 draft, will mi s the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his dislocated right Ish Smith Jersey shoulder. Rainer is expected to be ready for Spring Training, but his first pro season will be cut short after just 35 games with A-level Lakeland. The injury occurred last Tuesday, when Rainer dove back to first base on a pickoff attempt. Immediately removed from the game in the aftermath of the play, Rainer has spent the last few days getting multiple opinions from doctors before ultimately deciding on surgery for his throwing shoulder. Its a tough outcome for the 19-year-old, who has hit .288/.383/.448 with five home runs in 149 plate appearances for Lakeland. Rainers impre sive performance has only continued to elevate his already-high stock. Selected 11th overall in last Julys draft, Rainer is ranked 29th in Baseball Americas latest update to its top-100 prospects list, and 44th in MLB Pipelines current ranking. Considered to have more power potential than pure hitting potential, Rainers early results in Lakeland have indicated an improved overall approach at the plate. Fellow Detroit prospects and sit ahead of Rainer in both rankings a testament to the strength of the Tigers farm system, and in particular a promising glimpse into the clubs future infield. Both McGonigle and Rainer are shortstops, though Rainer has the more powerful throwing arm and is generally considered the better fielder, so McGonigle may be the likelier of the two to eventually move to second base. Rainers arm might also make him a candidate for third base, though such considerations may be on hold until we see how well Rainers right arm recovers from surgery. Cassius Winston Jersey