Detroit Tigers promote Brett Callahan, designate Trei Cruz for assignment
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Detroit Tigers have promoted outfielder Brett Callahan from Triple-A Toledo, granting him his first call-up to the majors. This decision comes as the Tigers compete in the American League playoff race, currently sitting at 60-63. To make room for Callahan, the team has designated Trei Cruz for assignment after he struggled with only five major league at-bats this season. Callahan, 24, has shown impressive numbers in the minors, hitting.284 with 13 home runs and 25 stolen bases across Double-A and Triple-A. The Tigers now face a tight roster situation and will explore options for Cruz in the coming days.
- •Brett Callahan joins the Tigers after strong performances in the minors.
- •Trei Cruz designated for assignment after limited major league opportunities.
- •Tigers currently trail the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central standings.
- •Callahan's versatility offers manager A.J. Hinch flexibility in the outfield.
- •Detroit has seven days to trade or waive Trei Cruz.
- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers promote OF Brett Callahan from Toledo, DFA OF Trei Cruz
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers call up OF Brett Callahan for some lefty power
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Promote Brett Callahan, DFA Trei Cruz
"The Detroit Tigers have called up outfielder Brett Callahan from Triple-A Toledo and have sent down outfielder Trei Cruz in a corresponding roster move.
"The 24-year-old outfielder is versatile, but his bat is going to be sorely tested at the major league level.
"The Tigers have rewarded one of their fastest-rising prospects with his first trip to the major leagues.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 4:28 PMTigers promote OF Brett Callahan from Toledo, DFA OF Trei Cruz
The 24-year-old outfielder is versatile, but his bat is going to be sorely tested at the major league level.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 4:01 PMDetroit Tigers call up OF Brett Callahan for some lefty power
The Detroit Tigers have called up outfielder Brett Callahan from Triple-A Toledo and have sent down outfielder Trei Cruz in a corresponding roster move.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 2:45 PMDetroit Tigers Promote Brett Callahan, DFA Trei Cruz
The Tigers have rewarded one of their fastest-rising prospects with his first trip to the major leagues.
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