Jake Rogers sets 122-year MLB record with four teams in 21 days
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:35 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Former Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers made his first appearance with the Chicago White Sox on August 16, 2026, completing a whirlwind few weeks that led to him setting a new MLB record. Rogers played for four different teams—Detroit, Baltimore, Boston, and Chicago—in just 21 days, breaking a record that stood since 1904. His recent debut at Comerica Park was notable, as he returned to face the team where he spent his first six MLB seasons. Rogers expressed a mix of emotions about his rapid transitions but remains optimistic about his new role with the White Sox.
- •Rogers broke an MLB record originally set in 1904.
- •He was traded from Detroit to Baltimore, then to Boston, before landing with Chicago.
- •His debut for the White Sox took place in Detroit on August 16.
- •Rogers acknowledges the emotional journey of his recent trades.
- 5:35 AMYahoo Sports — Former Tigers Catcher Jake Rogers Breaks 122-Year MLB Record
"It’s been nothing short of a complete whirlwind over the last few weeks for former Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers, who recently helped his new team, the Chicago White Sox, complete a three-game series sweep at Comerica Park this weekend.Rogers, who made his first appearance back in Detroit since being traded in late July, was […] The post Former Tigers Catcher Jake Rogers Breaks 122-Year MLB Record appeared first on HEAVY.
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