Tigers' Brett Callahan: Called up from MLB debut
The 24-year-old became the seventh Tigers player to triple in his MLB debut after the club promoted him to cover multiple outfield injuries.
- On Sunday, August 16, 2026, Detroit Tigers outfielder Brett Callahan made his MLB debut, hitting a two-run triple on the first pitch he saw from Chicago White Sox pitcher Sean Burke.
- To bolster an injury-depleted outfield, the Tigers promoted 24-year-old Callahan from Triple-A Toledo and designated Trei Cruz for assignment before the game.
- Callahan became the seventh player in franchise history to hit a triple in his first game, joining a legacy dating to Bill Irwin's feat on May 18, 1912.
- Manager AJ Hinch said Callahan "has some impact against right-handed pitching and some athleticism to run the bases," with the rookie possibly platooning in left field until Riley Greene returns.
- The Tigers travel to PNC Park in Pittsburgh for a three-game series starting Monday, continuing their pursuit of matchup advantages against right-handed pitching.
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Sure, a 5-year-old Brett Callahan knew he wanted to become a baseball player, but did he know that he would etch his name in history during his debut at Comerica Park? Probably not, but he had faith in himself. Growing up, he also told his mother the same and worked hard to achieve his dream. Two decades later, Callahan stepped up to the plate and made it happen. “He’s worked so hard for this,” Kristie Callahan, Brett’s mother said, per Detroit …
Tigers Call Up Brett Callahan, Designate Trei Cruz
The Detroit Tigers have promoted outfielder Brett Callahan to the major leagues while designating infielder Trei Cruz for assignment. The move comes as the Tigers continue to reshape their roster during the 2026 season. Callahan gets his shot at the big leagues after proving himself in the minor league system. The designation of Cruz clears...
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