The Detroit Tigers leaned into selecting late-rising prospects as part of their haul in Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday. The Tigers began the night picking shortstop Jordan Yost with the No. 24 pick, followed by catcher Michael Oliveto 34th overall, righty Malachi Witherspoon in the second round and lefty Ben Jacobs in the third round.

Day 1 of the 2025 Draft included the Tigers' picks from Rounds 1-3, including Jordan Yost at No. 24 overall. Day 2 begins Monday at 11:30 a.m. ET through the conclusion of the Draft, spanning Rounds 4-20.

The Tigers took a surprising swing with their first-round pick in the MLB Draft, selecting Tampa-area high school shortstop Jordan Yost at No. 24 overall, a move that had scouts and analysts doing a double-take.