Tigers call up Jace Jung as Colt Keith heads to injured list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Detroit Tigers have announced the call-up of infielder Jace Jung and pitcher River Ryan for the final week of the 2026 season. Jung replaces fellow infielder Colt Keith, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left thumb sprain. River Ryan also replaces Troy Melton, who is on the 15-day injured list with right arm fatigue. The call-ups come as Detroit focuses on providing younger players with experience after being eliminated from playoff contention. The team's final game is scheduled for Sunday.
- •Colt Keith placed on 10-day injured list with left thumb sprain.
- •Troy Melton on the 15-day injured list with right arm fatigue.
- •Jace Jung and River Ryan recalled from Triple-A Toledo.
- •Tigers focus on younger players for final week of the season.
- •Tigers' last game of the season set for Sunday.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Colt Keith injury update: INF Jace Jung gets callup from Tigers
"Along with right-hander River Ryan, infielder Jace Jung has been called up for the final week of the Detroit Tigers' 2026 season.
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