Detroit Tigers remove Brett Callahan from lineup following loss to Minnesota Twins
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 12:41 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The Detroit Tigers adjusted their batting order on September 1, 2026, removing outfielder Brett Callahan for the second game of their series against the Minnesota Twins. The decision follows an 11-1 loss on August 31, 2026, where Callahan recorded one hit and two strikeouts in three at-bats. In addition to the removal of Callahan, the team shifted its lineup to include Riley Greene, Javier Baez, and John Peck, while Zach McKinstry and Colt Keith were left out. The Tigers currently seek to bolster their performance amid a push for an American League Wild Card spot. Callahan, who had batted fifth in the previous game, remains with the team as the roster management continues throughout the remainder of the season.
- •The Tigers moved Brett Callahan out of the lineup after an 11-1 loss to the Twins.
- •Javier Baez replaced Callahan in left field for the second game of the series.
- •Callahan finished with one hit and two strikeouts during the series opener.
- •Tigers lineup changes included the additions of Riley Greene, Javier Baez, and John Peck.
- 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Announce Big Brett Callahan News After Terrible Twins Loss
- 1:57 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Announce Riley Greene News Before Twins Game
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Announce Brett Callahan News After Brutal Game vs Twins
"The Detroit Tigers play their series finale against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. This series has been a complete nightmare for Detroit so far. This is because they lost the first game of the series 11-1 and then followed it up by losing 15-2 to Minnesota in the second game. With this, Detroit desperately needs […] The post Detroit Tigers Announce Big Brett Callahan News After Terrible Twins Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Detroit Tigers are likely to miss the MLB playoffs this season, and their biggest goal as of now is to stay out of last place in the AL Central, but things aren’t looking good on the trajectory the Tigers are on. However, synonymous with their recent horrid stretch is the fact that Riley Greene […] The post Detroit Tigers Announce Riley Greene News Before Twins Game appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Detroit Tigers have announced Brett Callahan news following a Game 1 thumping they suffered from the Minnesota Twins. The post Detroit Tigers Announce Brett Callahan News After Brutal Game vs Twins appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 12:41 AMDetroit Tigers Announce Big Brett Callahan News After Terrible Twins Loss
The Detroit Tigers play their series finale against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. This series has been a complete nightmare for Detroit so far. This is because they lost the first game of the series 11-1 and then followed it up by losing 15-2 to Minnesota in the second game. With this, Detroit desperately needs […] The post Detroit Tigers Announce Big Brett Callahan News After Terrible Twins Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:57 AMDetroit Tigers Announce Riley Greene News Before Twins Game
The Detroit Tigers are likely to miss the MLB playoffs this season, and their biggest goal as of now is to stay out of last place in the AL Central, but things aren’t looking good on the trajectory the Tigers are on. However, synonymous with their recent horrid stretch is the fact that Riley Greene […] The post Detroit Tigers Announce Riley Greene News Before Twins Game appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 11:37 PMDetroit Tigers Announce Brett Callahan News After Brutal Game vs Twins
The Detroit Tigers have announced Brett Callahan news following a Game 1 thumping they suffered from the Minnesota Twins. The post Detroit Tigers Announce Brett Callahan News After Brutal Game vs Twins appeared first on HEAVY.
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