DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers’ stamp on the 2025 All-Star Game in Atlanta will go beyond just what happens inside the diamond. Alongside the four players set to represent the Tigers in the Midsummer Classic, Detroit’s bat boy, Frankie Boyd, was voted to represent the American League this season.

The Detroit Tigers are projected to land a talented prep shortstop with their first round pick in the 2025 MLB draft.

About the moment Tigers manager AJ Hinch signs his lineup card on a given game-day in 2025, and about the time it’s understood that for the past 11 months the Tigers have had MLB’s best record, a roster reality becomes clearer.

The Major League-leading Detroit Tigers face the Seattle Mariners on "Friday Night Baseball" today. Find out how to watch this game for free.

Only four years ago, the Seattle Mariners selected him in the Rule 5 draft. The pick was a validation of Vest’s ability. The Detroit Tigers left him off the 40-man roster, and multiple teams saw something in Vest’s arm. The Mariners took a chance, putting him on their active roster. Vest got bashed for a 6.17 ERA in 35 innings.