Tigers' Max Clark makes MLB debut against Athletics in Oakland
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Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Max Clark is set to make his MLB debut for the Detroit Tigers, starting in center field and batting seventh against the Oakland Athletics on July 31, 2026. His call-up follows the placement of outfielder Matt Vierling on the 10-day injured list due to an adductor strain. The Tigers also called up left-handed pitcher Enmanuel De Jesus and optioned right-handed pitcher Brenan Hanifee. Further roster moves included designating right-handed pitcher Andre Granillo for assignment.
- •Max Clark starts in center field for the Tigers.
- •He bats seventh in the lineup against the Athletics.
- •Matt Vierling placed on 10-day injured list.
- •Enmanuel De Jesus called up to the major league roster.
- •Andre Granillo designated for assignment.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal gone, but Max Clark keeps raking for Tigers in win vs A's
- 4:53 AMYahoo Sports — Max Clark hits his first career homer to lead the Tigers past the A's 8-6
- 4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Max Clark Headlines Detroit Tigers' Three Stars in 13-1 Rout of Athletics
- 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Epic Max Clark debut sparks Detroit Tigers to road rout of Athletics
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — After spring training debacle, Tigers rookie Max Clark enjoys cleaner MLB debut
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers rout Athletics in Max Clark's successful MLB debut
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Max Clark draws walk in first major league at-bat
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Reveal Starting Lineup for Max Clark MLB Debut
"Max Clark homered on his second night in the big leagues and the Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 8-6 on Saturday night. Clark was called up from the minors Friday and the No. 3 overall pick from the 2023 draft has made an immediate impact. Kevin McGonigle homered for a second straight game and Gleyber Torres also went deep to help the Tigers move within 2 1/2 games of the final wild-card spot two days before the trade deadline.
"Amid trade deadline distractions, top prospect Max Clark shines in a historic debut as Detroit’s offensive explosion secures a dominant victory and a surging run differential.
"Detroit Tigers score: A day after going 3-for-4 in his MLB debut, Max Clark hit his first career big-league homer as the Tigers found some power early.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 5:00 AMTarik Skubal gone, but Max Clark keeps raking for Tigers in win vs A's
Detroit Tigers score: A day after going 3-for-4 in his MLB debut, Max Clark hit his first career big-league homer as the Tigers found some power early.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 4:53 AMMax Clark hits his first career homer to lead the Tigers past the A's 8-6
Max Clark homered on his second night in the big leagues and the Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 8-6 on Saturday night. Clark was called up from the minors Friday and the No. 3 overall pick from the 2023 draft has made an immediate impact. Kevin McGonigle homered for a second straight game and Gleyber Torres also went deep to help the Tigers move within 2 1/2 games of the final wild-card spot two days before the trade deadline.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 4:56 AMMax Clark Headlines Detroit Tigers' Three Stars in 13-1 Rout of Athletics
Amid trade deadline distractions, top prospect Max Clark shines in a historic debut as Detroit’s offensive explosion secures a dominant victory and a surging run differential.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 4:32 AMEpic Max Clark debut sparks Detroit Tigers to road rout of Athletics
Detroit Tigers score: Max Clark went 3-for-4 in his MLB debut, the fourth-youngest Tiger ever with 3 hits in his debut.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 4:30 AMAfter spring training debacle, Tigers rookie Max Clark enjoys cleaner MLB debut
Detroit's 21-year-old prospect was the fourth youngest player to make his debut this season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 4:22 AMTigers rout Athletics in Max Clark's successful MLB debut
Max Clark registered his first hit in his MLB debut with a single in the fourth inning against the Athletics.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 2:10 AMTigers' Max Clark draws walk in first major league at-bat
Tigers' top prospect Max Clark worked a six-pitch walk in the second inning Friday night.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 11:07 PMDetroit Tigers Reveal Starting Lineup for Max Clark MLB Debut
Max Clark will start in center field and bat seventh as the Detroit Tigers top prospect makes his MLB debut against the Athletics.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 10:35 PMTigers' Max Clark to make MLB debut against Athletics
Rookie Max Clark will start in center field and bat seventh in the order on Friday in Oakland.
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