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Detroit Tigers call up infielder John Peck for Minnesota series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 9:31 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Detroit Tigers call up infielder John Peck for Minnesota series

Summary

The Detroit Tigers promoted infielder John Peck to the major league roster on Monday, Aug. 31, ahead of a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins. To make room on the roster, the team optioned outfielder Corey Julks and designated pitcher Tanner Rainey for assignment. The organization also called up Yilber Diaz from Triple-A Toledo. Manager A.J. Hinch stated that Peck will start at shortstop for the Tigers on Tuesday and Wednesday. Peck, a 2023 seventh-round draft pick, becomes the fifth player from that class to debut for the team this season. The Tigers expect roster expansion to bring Beau Brieske and Riley Greene into the clubhouse on Tuesday.

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By the Numbers

•John Peck will start at shortstop for the Tigers on Tuesday and Wednesday.
•The Tigers optioned outfielder Corey Julks to accommodate the roster move.
•Tanner Rainey was designated for assignment by the club on Monday.
•Beau Brieske and Riley Greene are expected to join the active roster Tuesday.
•Peck is the fifth player from the Tigers' 2023 draft class to reach the major leagues.

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9:31 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers add another 2023 pick to big-league roster in John Peck

What they're saying

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John Peck, a 24-year-old right-handed bat, was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the seventh round of the 2023 MLB Draft out of Pepperdine.
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