Tigers manager AJ Hinch plans regular starts for rookie shortstop John Peck

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Tigers manager AJ Hinch plans regular starts for rookie shortstop John Peck
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Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch confirmed that rookie shortstop John Peck will receive a significant workload during the final month of the MLB season. Peck made his major league debut on Monday in a 11-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. The 24-year-old was promoted to the active roster after playing six games at Triple-A Toledo. Hinch indicated that the decision to give the seventh-round pick regular playing time stems from his performance throughout spring training and development within the organization. Peck is scheduled to make his first big-league start on Tuesday in Minnesota.

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  • John Peck made his MLB debut for the Detroit Tigers on Monday.
  • Manager AJ Hinch announced Peck will receive regular starts for the remainder of the season.
  • The 24-year-old shortstop was selected in the seventh round of the draft.
  • Peck will make his first career start on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins.
  • Peck is the eighth rookie to make his debut for the Tigers this season.
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  • 3:02 PMYahoo SportsAJ Hinch to give Tigers rookie John Peck significant run: 'Here to stay'
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John Peck, a shortstop, made his MLB debut with the Tigers on Monday night. He'll make his first big-league start on Tuesday.

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