Tigers release pitcher Duque Hebbert after minor-league stint
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:51 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Detroit Tigers have released pitcher Duque Hebbert, who gained fame during the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Signed after his standout performance for Nicaragua, where he struck out MLB stars Juan Soto, Julio Rodríguez, and Rafael Devers, Hebbert struggled in the Tigers' minor league system. In 91 games, he recorded a 5.19 ERA and struck out 171 batters. Despite his earlier success, he never moved past Double-A and has since made two appearances in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, allowing one earned run.
- •Duque Hebbert released by the Detroit Tigers on August 1, 2026.
- •Gained attention in 2023 WBC by striking out top MLB talent.
- •Pitched 91 games with a 5.19 ERA in the minors.
- •Failed to advance beyond Double-A during his tenure.
- •Returned to the 2026 WBC after three years with Tigers.
- 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers Release Pitcher Who Became 2023 World Baseball Classic Sensation
"The Detroit Tigers released pitcher Duque Hebbert, who famously struck out Juan Soto, Julio Rodríguez and Rafael Devers in the 2023 WBC.
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