Tigers' Andrew Sears set for big-league debut in bullpen game Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:02 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch announced that left-handed pitcher Andrew Sears will make his MLB debut on Sunday, August 23, against the Kansas City Royals. Sears has been called up from Triple-A Toledo, where he pitched 9.2 scoreless innings, striking out 14 batters in just two appearances. At 23 years old, he is the Tigers' 10th ranked prospect and is expected to contribute in a bullpen game. His performance will be closely monitored as the team evaluates his role moving forward, with the possibility of a place in the starting rotation.
- •Andrew Sears promoted from Triple-A Toledo for MLB debut on August 23.
- •Manager AJ Hinch plans to use Sears in a bullpen game against the Royals.
- •Sears has a 3.44 ERA in his last seven Double-A starts.
- •He struck out 14 batters in 9.2 scoreless innings at Toledo.
- •Tigers are considering Sears for rotation or long relief roles.
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers' lefty prospect Andrew Sears expected to make big-league debut Sunday
"Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch said the club will purchase the contract of lefty Andrew Sears from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Aug. 23.
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