Jack Brannigan called up by Pittsburgh Pirates for MLB debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:41 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Jack Brannigan, a former Notre Dame infielder and pitcher, has been called up to the Pittsburgh Pirates for his MLB debut. The announcement came on June 25, 2026, following a successful stint in Double-A Altoona, where he hit 11 home runs and drove in 21 runs this season. While he is not currently scheduled to start, Brannigan may see some action off the bench. He was selected by the Pirates in the third round of the 2022 MLB draft after a noteworthy college career that included a trip to the College World Series.
- •Brannigan played at Notre Dame before being drafted in 2022.
- •He has 11 home runs and 21 RBIs in Double-A this season.
- •The Pirates called him up on June 25, 2026, for his debut.
- •Brannigan is not expected to start but may come off the bench.
- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — Former Notre Dame star has been called up to MLB to make debut
"Former Notre Dame baseball star Jack Brannigan has been called up to the Pittsburgh Pirates and will soon make his MLB debut.
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