Tigers call up Trei Cruz, marking fifth third-generation MLB family
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:36 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Detroit Tigers have reportedly called up prospect Trei Cruz from Triple-A Toledo ahead of their AL Central matchup against the Chicago White Sox. At 27, Cruz will join his father, Jose Cruz Jr., and grandfather, Jose, as major leaguers. He is set to replace Wenceel Perez, who suffered a recent injury. Despite a slow start to his minor league career, Cruz had his best season last year, hitting.279 across Double-A Erie and the Mud Hens. He has a batting average of.228 in 33 Triple-A games this season.
- •Trei Cruz is the Tigers' No. 22 prospect according to evaluations.
- •Cruz will be in uniform for the matchup on Friday.
- •He was drafted in the third round of the 2020 MLB Draft.
- •Cruz's family becomes the fifth third-generation MLB family.
- •Wenceel Perez was hitting.180 before his injury.
- 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers rookie Trei Cruz makes history for family with MLB debut
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers call up Trei Cruz for MLB debut; Wenceel Pérez fractures face
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Tigers summon Trei Cruz, creating MLB's fifth third-generation family
"Trei Cruz made family history with his major league debut Friday night — and his grandfather and father were there to watch. The Detroit rookie started in right field against the Chicago White Sox and batted ninth in the Tigers' 4-3 victory. When he took the field in the first inning in front of grandfather Jose Cruz Sr. and father José Cruz Jr., they became the fifth family to send three generations to the majors.
"Detroit's 27-year-old utility prospect follows his father, Jose Cruz Jr., and grandfather, Jose, as major leaguers. Report: Tigers summon Trei Cruz, creating MLB's fifth third-generation family
"Detroit Tigers outfielder Trei Cruz is the third generation of his family to reach MLB, following grandfather José Cruz and father José Cruz Jr.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 2:36 AMTigers rookie Trei Cruz makes history for family with MLB debut
Trei Cruz made family history with his major league debut Friday night — and his grandfather and father were there to watch. The Detroit rookie started in right field against the Chicago White Sox and batted ninth in the Tigers' 4-3 victory. When he took the field in the first inning in front of grandfather Jose Cruz Sr. and father José Cruz Jr., they became the fifth family to send three generations to the majors.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:07 PMTigers call up Trei Cruz for MLB debut; Wenceel Pérez fractures face
Detroit Tigers outfielder Trei Cruz is the third generation of his family to reach MLB, following grandfather José Cruz and father José Cruz Jr.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 9:30 PMReport: Tigers summon Trei Cruz, creating MLB's fifth third-generation family
Detroit's 27-year-old utility prospect follows his father, Jose Cruz Jr., and grandfather, Jose, as major leaguers. Report: Tigers summon Trei Cruz, creating MLB's fifth third-generation family
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