JACE JUNG NEWS

Sent down to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Jung to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Jung was recalled from Toledo last week after Colt Keith (ribs) was placed on the 10-day injured list. This time, Justyn-Henry Malloy is taking Jung's spot on the 26-man roster. Jung has appeared in 21 games for the Tigers this season, slashing .106/.236/.106 with zero extra-base hits, three RBI, eight runs scored and a 7:16 BB:K across 55 trips to the plate.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues The Tigers recalled Jung from Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

Impact Jung will join the active roster in place of Colt Keith (ribs), who's headed to the injured list. Jung will compete with Zach McKinstry and Andy Ibanez for playing time at third base.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bigs The Tigers recalled Jung from Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

Impact Jung will join the active roster in place of Colt Keith (ribs), who's headed to the injured list. He'll compete with Zach McKinstry and Andy Ibanez for playing time at third base.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers option Jace Jung to Triple-A Toledo; Akil Baddoo called up The Detroit Tigers optioned third baseman Jace Jung to Triple-A Toledo after he hit .111 with seven walks and 15 strikeouts in 18 games.

MAY 14 • FREEP.COM

Sent back to minors The Tigers optioned Jung to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Jung is just 5-for-45 at the plate since being promoted in late April, and his playing time of late has been inconsistent. Zach McKinstry and Andy Ibanez should handle third base duties for the Tigers, at least until Matt Vierling (shoulder) is ready.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Baez hits a pair of 3-run HRs, including one in 11th, to lift Tigers to 10-9 win over Red Sox

Javier Baez hit his second go-ahead, three-run home run in the 11th inning for his first multi-homer game in Detroit, lifting the Tigers to a 10-9 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tu...

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Back in lineup Tuesday Jung is starting at third base and batting eighth in Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact After starting three straight games, Jung got Monday off, but he'll return to the lineup a day later. The 24-year-old is starting to emerge as Detroit's top option at the hot corner, at least against righties. The eventual return of Matt Vierling (shoulder) could squeeze Jung a bit, though he should maintain a regular role for now.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Tigers' lineup Jung is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Red Sox.

Impact It's right-hander Tanner Houck on the bump for the Red Sox, but the left-handed-hitting Jung will grab a seat after starting each of the last three games against righties. Zach McKinstry is at third base and batting sixth for the Tigers in the series opener.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jung bros get 'best day ever,' share field with mom present for Mother's Day DETROIT -- Mary and Jeff Jung grew up a baseball family with two budding stars, but often traversing separate paths on weekends. With Josh a...

MAY 11 • MLB.COM

Brothers Jace Jung, Josh Jung clash in MLB for first time. Who won game of tic-tac-toe? For the first time, the Jung bothers played against each other in a baseball game: Jace with the Detroit Tigers and Josh with the Texas Rang...

MAY 11 • FREEP.COM

Family reunion for Jung brothers when Tigers host Rangers The weekend series between Texas and Detroit has featured a brotherly sideshow.Third basemen Josh Jung of the Rangers and Jace Jung of the T...

MAY 11 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

X's and bros: Jung brothers battle during in-game tic-tac-toe DETROIT -- Jace Jung has as competitive of a personality as you’ll find in the Tigers' clubhouse. But as the third baseman readied to play a...

MAY 11 • MLB.COM

Montero, Keith lead Tigers over slumping Rockies 11-1 to sweep doubleheader

Keider Montero pitched eight strong innings, Colt Keith homered, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 11-1 in the second game to sweep their doubleheader

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Sitting Wednesday Jung isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Colorado.

Impact Jung will get an opportunity to regroup Wednesday after going 1-for-16 with five strikeouts over his last seven games. Zach McKinstry will shift to the hot corner to fill in for Jung, who could be on his way back to Triple-A Toledo if he doesn't rediscover his swing soon.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against RHP Jung is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact Since being promoted from Triple-A Toledo on April 21, the lefty-hitting Jung had started in each of the Tigers' last 10 matchups with right-handed pitchers, but he's slashed just .107/.286/.107 overall. He'll now head to the bench Sunday against right-hander Jack Kochanowicz, and a return to Toledo could soon be in the cards for Jung if sitting against righties starts to become a trend.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat against southpaw Jung is not in the Tigers' lineup Thursday against the Angels.

Impact The Angels are sending southpaw Yusei Kikuchi to the mound Thursday, so the left-handed bat of Jung will begin the game on the bench. In Jung's place, Andy Ibanez has the start at third base and is batting cleanup

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Skubal strikes out 11 in 6 innings as Tigers complete 3-game sweep of Orioles, 7-0

Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 11 batters in six overpowering innings and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 7-0 victory

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Torkelson's 8th homer helps Tigers beat Orioles 4-3 in first game of day-night doubleheader

Spencer Torkelson hit his eighth homer, Javier Báez had three hits from the ninth spot in the batting order and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 in the first g...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Not starting versus lefty Jung is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Padres.

Impact It's southpaw Kyle Hart on the mound for the Padres, so the left-handed-hitting Jung will begin the festivities on the bench. Andy Ibanez will play third base and bat third cleanup for the Tigers.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers call up Jace Jung, Javier Báez takes over in center field for Ryan Kreidler The Detroit Tigers have called up prospect Jace Jung and sent Ryan Kreidler to Triple-A Toledo. That means it's Javier Báez time in center...

APRIL 21 • FREEP.COM

Brought up from minors The Tigers recalled Jung from Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

Impact Jung has slashed .239/.409/.463 with three homers over his first 19 games at Toledo this season and could see regular reps at third base for the Tigers against right-handed pitching. The 24-year-old played in 34 contests with Detroit last season, hitting .241/.362/.304 with zero home runs and a 30.9 percent strikeout rate.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted at Comerica Park Jung joined the Tigers at Comerica Park prior to Monday's game against the Padres, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact There's no word yet on if Jung will be recalled to the active roster or is just in Detroit as a precaution, but Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) did exit Sunday's game with a hamstring issue. Jung failed to make the Opening Day roster but has slashed .239/.409/.463 with three homers over his first 19 games at Triple-A Toledo.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Tigers narrow 3B pool, send Jace Jung to Triple-A Deadspin | Tigers narrow 3B pool, send Jace Jung to Triple-A

MARCH 17 • DEADSPIN.COM

With Jung optioned, Tigers in need of a pivot at 3B LAKELAND, Fla. -- For the second time this Spring Training, the Tigers find themselves having to pivot at third base. When Alex Bregman sign...

MARCH 17 • MLB.COM

Detroit Tigers option third baseman Jace Jung to Triple-A Toledo in spring training cuts Without Jace Jung, the Detroit Tigers seem content with a platoon at third base of Zach McKinstry vs. right-handers and Andy Ibáñez vs. le...

MARCH 17 • FREEP.COM