Tigers promote Ben Malgeri, option Trei Cruz to Triple-A Toledo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Tigers have promoted outfielder Ben Malgeri to the major leagues ahead of their game against the Yankees on Wednesday. Malgeri, a 26-year-old right-handed hitter, will take the roster spot of utility man Trei Cruz, who has been optioned back to Triple-A Toledo after struggling in his brief stint. Malgeri has shown strong performance at Triple-A this season, hitting.296 with nine home runs. The Tigers also moved right-handed reliever Burch Smith to the 60-day injured list to accommodate Malgeri's addition to the roster.
- •Ben Malgeri makes his MLB debut against the Yankees.
- •Trei Cruz was optioned after going 0 for 6 in two games.
- •Malgeri has a.296 batting average with nine home runs at Triple-A.
- •Burch Smith was moved to the 60-day injured list to clear roster space.
- •First pitch for Yankees at Tigers is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. Wednesday.
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Ben Malgeri makes MLB debut, seeks to fill right-handed hitting specialist role
- 5:53 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers call up Ben Malgeri from Triple-A Toledo; Trei Cruz sent down
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers tap outfielder Ben Malgeri for some right-handed punch
"The Tigers called up Ben Malgeri from Triple-A Toledo before Tuesday's game. The 26-year-old has a track record of hitting left-handed pitching.
"Detroit has struggled against left-handed hitting this season and looked to a minor leaguer as a possible answer.
"Ben Malgeri will replace switch-hitting utility man Trei Cruz, who was optioned back to Triple-A Toledo.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 2:10 AMTigers' Ben Malgeri makes MLB debut, seeks to fill right-handed hitting specialist role
Detroit has struggled against left-handed hitting this season and looked to a minor leaguer as a possible answer.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 5:53 PMTigers call up Ben Malgeri from Triple-A Toledo; Trei Cruz sent down
The Tigers called up Ben Malgeri from Triple-A Toledo before Tuesday's game. The 26-year-old has a track record of hitting left-handed pitching.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 5:45 PMTigers tap outfielder Ben Malgeri for some right-handed punch
Ben Malgeri will replace switch-hitting utility man Trei Cruz, who was optioned back to Triple-A Toledo.
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