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Detroit Tigers catching prospect Josue Briceno (wrist) had right-wrist surgery to fix something called the "extensor carpi ulnaris subsheath," and he's expected to be out for multiple months, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Briceno injured his wrist in a Grapefruit League game last weekend and is now looking at an extended absence in 2026. When he recovers from his wrist surgery, he will likely report to Double-A Erie to continue his development in the minor leagues. The 21-year-old Venezuelan backstop hit .266/.383/.500 with an .883 OPS, 20 home runs, 76 RBI, and 60 runs scored in 100 games with Erie and High-A West Michigan last year. Per MLB Pipeline, Briceno is the team's No. 4 prospect. He could eventually be moved to first base long-term. Briceno might be a long shot now to make his MLB debut in 2026.

Detroit Tigers top catching prospect Josue Briceno was invited to MLB spring training. Briceno will join the team's other two top hitting prospects, Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark. Per MLB.com, Briceno is ranked as the sport's No. 33 prospect while he sits as Detroit's No. 3, sitting behind the two previously noted hitters. Briceno opened the 2025 campaign with High-A but needed only 55 games to prove he was ready to make the jump to Double-A. At High-A West Michigan, Briceno posted a .296/.422/.602 slash line with 13 doubles and 15 long balls. Through his first 45 games at Double-A, the young backstop took a slight step back, posting a lower .232/.335/.381 line with a modest .716 OPS. Given his growing pains, managers should expect Briceno to begin 2026 with Double-A Erie. However, if he enjoys a dominant start, he should be in the mix to join Triple-A before the All-Star break.

Detroit Tigers catching prospect Josue Briceno made significant strides last season and could be in contention for a second-half MLB debut in 2026. The backstop began the season with High-A but needed only 55 games with West Michigan to prove he was ready to join Double-A. During his stint at High-A, Briceno posted an elite .296/.422/.602 line with 13 doubles and 15 home runs. He was then moved up to Double-A, where he took a step back, carrying a .232/.335/.381 line with six doubles, five home runs, and a 47:25 K:BB. Managers should expect the Tigers to keep Briceno at Double-A, given his inconsistency in the second half to begin 2026. However, he may only need a brief stint to prove he is ready to join Triple-A. Given the power upside he showed at High-A, Briceno would be a popular stash candidate once he is nearing an MLB promotion.

Detroit Tigers catching prospect Josue Briceno has continued to turn the corner at Double-A. On Thursday evening, the backstop hit his third home run over his last five contests. During his last six games, Briceno has only gone hitless once and held a solid .292/.308/.708 slash line over this stretch. However, during his first 13 games at Double-A Erie, the No. 51-ranked prospect in on MLB.com posted a low .191/.278/.234 line with just two doubles and a 14:6 K:BB. Earlier in the season, the 20-year-old logged 51 games at High-A West Michigan and was very productive, posting a .296/.422/.602 line with an impressive 1.024 OPS. He was eventually promoted to Double-A alongside top prospects Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle. The backstop could push for an early promotion to Triple-A next summer if he can continue to turn the corner.

Detroit Tigers catching prospect Josue Briceno was able to snap his power skid at Double-A in a big way on Friday. Facing Akron, the backstop went 2-for-4 with two long balls. These were his first two home runs since joining Double-A Erie. Before this breakout performance, the backstop has struggled through his first two weeks with the club, holding a modest .196/.271/.235 line with just two doubles and a 14:6 K:BB. Earlier in the campaign, the No. 57-ranked prospect in the sport and the No. 4-ranked in the system enjoyed great success at High-A West Michigan, posting a .296/.422/.602 slash line with 13 doubles, 15 home runs, and a 40:41 K:BB. Given his struggles to start his tenure at Double-A, fantasy managers should expect Briceno to likely open the 2026 season at the same level.

Detroit Tigers first base/catching prospect Josue Briceno went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run scored for the American League team during the All-Star Futures Game, in which the National League squad ended up winning 4-2. In fact, Briceno's triple was one of only three hits that the AL team was able to muster in the contest. The Tigers' fourth-ranked prospect has hit well all season, but a pair of four-hit games in late May and early June that included four home runs seemed to be the springboard to a stretch of hot hitting. Over his last 12 games, the 20-year-old has gone 18-for-46 (.391), and for the season, he is slashing .296/.417/.592 with 15 home runs, 58 RBI, 41 runs scored, and his walk rate (16.1 percent) nearly mirrors his strikeout rate (16.5 percent). The 6-foot-4 slugger recently earned a promotion to Double-A Erie and will likely finish the season there, however, he could be knocking on the door to the majors later next year, bringing with him some big power and tools that could make him an impactful fantasy asset.

Detroit Tigers first base/catching prospect Josue Briceno went 3-for-4 at the plate on Tuesday for High-A West Michigan, including a double, two walks, an RBI, and a run scored. It marked the fourth straight multi-hit game for the 20-year-old, which came on the heels of a selection to the All-Star Futures Game and a rise of 15 spots on MLB.com's latest prospect list refresh, from No. 73 overall to No. 58. The recent hot stretch has pushed his season-long batting average up to .291 with a .599 slugging percentage. His 17.3 percent walk rate, which is higher than his 16.4 percent strikeout rate, has helped the Tigers' fourth-ranked prospect to a phenomenal .416 on-base percentage. The 6-foot-4 slugger should be on the way to Double-A in the coming weeks and should be closely monitored in dynasty formats.

Detroit Tigers catching prospect Josue Briceno is fresh off being named Midwest League Player of the Week, and it looks like he wants to go back-to-back. The 20-year-old got on base in all five plate appearances on Tuesday for High-A West Michigan, going 4-for-4, including a walk, a double, and a home run. It was the left-handed hitter's second four-hit game in the last four contests, and since May 9 -- a stretch of 11 games -- the Tigers' fourth-ranked prospect is 14-for-32 (.438) with three doubles, eight home runs, 17 RBI, 13 runs scored, and boasts a .591 OBP thanks to an incredible 27.3 percent walk rate (12:4 BB:K) during that stretch. Fellow catching prospect Thayron Liranzo has heated up at Double-A recently, however, Briceno has made more starts at first base (15) than at catcher (13) in 2025, so there could be multiple paths to a promotion (and to the majors) for the 6-foot-4 slugger. He's a player to monitor in dynasty fantasy leagues, but as far as this year is concerned, a promotion to Double-A feels imminent.

Detroit Tigers catching prospect Josue Briceno earned Midwest League Player of the Week honors for his performance last week for High-A West Michigan. The Tigers' fourth-ranked prospect went 6-for-16 (.375) with all six of his hits going for extra bases, including one double and five home runs in five games. The 20-year-old also drove in 12 runs, scored eight times, stole a base, and logged a 6:4 BB:K. Now with 12 home runs on the year, he has a four-home-run cushion as the Midwest League leader in home runs and also leads the league with a .996 OPS. The 6-foot-4 slugger should be on his way to Double-A at some point this season, likely sooner rather than later. Catcher Dillon Dingler is playing well in the majors, and the team also has fifth-ranked prospect catcher Thayron Liranzo already at Double-A, so they are deep at the position, and it will be interesting to see how they juggle the talent as each gets closer to the majors.

Detroit Tigers catching prospect Josue Briceno went 4-for-4 with a double, three home runs, a stolen base, and five RBI. This was his first four-hit game of the season. Over the last week, Briceno has enjoyed a productive surge at the plate. In his last seven games, the 20-year-old backstop has held a .444/.583/1.389 slash line with two doubles and five home runs. Through 34 games at High-A this season, Briceno has posted a .268/.383/.610 line with 11 total home runs. Briceno is on track to enjoy a career season from a power perspective. Last summer, the No. 81-ranked prospect in the sport spent his time at Low-A and posted a .278/.381/.377 line. If Briceno continues to hit for high power, he could be in the mix to reach Double-A during the second half of the season.