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THE FINAL DRESS REHEARSALS

by Holly Horning Other than Kevin McGonigle, the Tigers didn’t bring any other young players up to Detroit (non-injury related) until late July and then in earnest during the month of August. But now there is the last gasp of…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 12:39 AM
THE FINAL DRESS REHEARSALS
Key Things to Know
  • The Tigers recalled Jace Jung and River Ryan to evaluate 40-man roster players before season's end.
  • Colt Keith and Troy Melton were placed on the injured list.
  • River Ryan made his Detroit pitching debut on Monday and is under evaluation for next year's rotation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Detroit Tigers added Jace Jung and River Ryan to their major league roster late in the season, partially to replace injured players Colt Keith and Troy Melton. Team president Scott Harris is evaluating 40-man roster members ahead of a potential labor lockout, which would prevent 40-man players from competing in the minor leagues next season.

River Ryan pitched his first game for Detroit on Monday as an audition for the starting rotation. Meanwhile, Jace Jung's future remains uncertain following limited production, as Detroit continues evaluating older minor leaguers and transitioning the roster toward recent draft picks under Harris.

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