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Tigers call up Brett Callahan for major-league debut on Sunday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:41 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Tigers call up Brett Callahan for major-league debut on Sunday
Summary

The Detroit Tigers promoted outfielder Brett Callahan ahead of their series finale against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park on August 16, 2026. Callahan, who bats left-handed, was selected in the 13th round of the 2023 draft and has spent the season between Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo. He is expected to play left field and bat seventh in the lineup. Callahan replaces Trei Cruz, who was designated for assignment after limited playing time this season. The Tigers have lost the first two games of the series and currently trail by 4.5 games in the division.

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  • •Brett Callahan makes his major-league debut for the Tigers on August 16, 2026.
  • •Callahan replaces Trei Cruz, who has limited at-bats this season.
  • •The Tigers have lost the first two games of the series against the White Sox.
  • •Callahan had success at Triple-A Toledo, hitting.271 with one home run.
  • •The Tigers are looking to close the gap in the division standings.
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  • 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers call up outfielder to make major-league debut Sunday
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Brett Callahan was called up before Sunday's series finale against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park.

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