JACE JUNG NEWS

Undergoes wrist surgery Jung underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure on his right wrist in October, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Jung had been dealing with right wrist inflammation late in the season and the 24-year-old is expected to be ready to go for spring training in February. Jung appeared in 34 games with the Tigers during the 2024 regular season, producing a .241 average with five doubles, three RBI and 14 runs scored over 79 at-bats. Manager A.J. Hinch noted Monday that Jung will be given an opportunity to win a job during spring training, and he'll see work at third base, second base and in the designated hitter slot, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Playing time drying up Jung is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays.

Impact Jung has now been absent from the Tigers' lineup for seven of the last 10 games. The rookie has just a .675 OPS and 31.5 percent strikeout rate in his first 31 big-league contests. Zach McKinstry is handling third base Tuesday as manager A.J. Hinch continues to mix and match at the hot corner.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather versus LHP Jung isn't in Detroit's lineup for Saturday's game against Baltimore, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Jung will get a chance to rest Saturday as the Tigers prepare to face the lefty-throwing Cade Povich. Matt Vierling will start at the hot corner in Jung's stead, opening up right field for Wenceel Perez.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Friday Jung is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles.

Impact It's the fourth time Jung has been on the bench in the past five games, though two of those contests came against left-handed pitchers. The 23-year-old hasn't helped himself with Detroit making a push for a playoff spot, as he has a .222/.364/.259 slash line through 15 games in September.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Jace Jung Evades Tag at Plate With Coolest Slide of the Season Jace Jung hit an incredible slide in order to avoid a tag at home plate and increase the Tigers’ lead.

SEPTEMBER 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Absent from Monday's lineup Jung is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.

Impact Jung will be out of the starting lineup for the third time in four games, and Zach McKinstry will get the start at third base Monday. Jung has gone 5-for-23 with a .640 OPS since the beginning of September.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Jung is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Jung has a .666 OPS through 11 games in September and will head to the bench Sunday as southpaw Cade Povich takes the mound for Baltimore. Andy Ibanez will receive a start at third base and bat leadoff in the series finale.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Jung is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Jung started the previous four games and will receive a day off after going 2-for-9 with three walks, a double and five runs during that span. Matt Vierling will shift to third base while Wenceel Perez receives a start in right field against Baltimore righty Zach Eflin.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Jung isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Left-hander Brady Basso will toe the slab for Oakland on Saturday, meaning the lefty-hitting Jung will begin the game in the Athletics' dugout. Andy Ibanez will start at the hot corner instead and bat second.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Jung is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.

Impact Jung started in three consecutive games before Thursday's game. In that span, he collected one hit and a walk across 11 plate appearances. Andy Ibanez has the start at third base and is batting second Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Jung is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Following an 0-for-5, two-strikeout showing Friday, Jung's slash line is down to .222/.327/.267 through his first 13 games. He's one of the organization's top prospects and the Tigers figure to give him some runway to show what he can do, but Jung will give way to Ryan Kreidler at third base against right-hander Nick Pivetta.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Tuesday Jung is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Angels.

Impact Jung collected a pair of hits in back-to-back games for the first time in his young career his last two times out, but he will receive a day of rest Tuesday. Ryan Kreidler will hold down third base for the Tigers.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jace Jung powers Tigers to sweep with brother Josh in stands CHICAGO -- A fan in the suite level of Guaranteed Rate Field pulled out his phone to take a picture in the second inning on Monday. Tigers t...

AUGUST 27 • MLB.COM

Sitting down Saturday Jung isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday against the White Sox.

Impact After going 5-for-24 with an RBI through the first seven games of his MLB career, Jung will get a chance to rest Saturday. Zach McKinstry will take over at third base and bat eighth.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Officially added to roster The Tigers selected Jung's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

Impact The first-round pick is set to make his major-league debut after hitting .257/.377/.454 with 14 home runs and 60 RBI over 414 plate appearances this season with Toledo. A left-handed batter, Jung will be the Tigers' primary third baseman versus righties, but it's unclear whether the team also plans to play him regularly against southpaws.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Set for major-league debut Friday The Tigers are set to promote Jung from Triple-A Toledo, and he is expected to make his major-league debut Friday against the Yankees, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press report...

Impact The 2022 No. 12 overall pick started the season with Toledo, where he is slashing .257/.377.454 with 14 home runs and 60 RBI across 414 plate appearances. Jung began his transition from second base to third in the Arizona Fall League last season, and he could be utilized in both positions with Detroit, per Petzold. Jung's first dose of major-league pitching will be a tough one, as he is slated to go up against Yankees' ace Gerrit Cole.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from IL at Triple-A Jung (wrist) was activated from the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jung went down with right wrist soreness in mid-June but recently returned on a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland, going 3-for-10 at the plate. The top prospect has put up an impressive .270/.390/.500 line with 11 home runs over 64 games this season with Toledo. The 23-year-old could be a factor for the Tigers late in the season.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out at Triple-A Jung was scratched from Triple-A Toledo's lineup for Sunday's game against St. Paul due to an unspecified injury or illness, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Jung sat out Saturday's 1-0 win over St. Paul in what was believed to be a rest day, but his absence from the lineup for a second consecutive day implies that he's dealing with a physical issue. The 23-year-old has been one of the top hitters in the Toledo lineup this season, producing a .282/.400/.524 slash line over 155 plate appearances.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to Double-A Jung was promoted from High-A West Michigan to Double-A Toledo on Sunday, Emily Waldon of Baseball America reports.

Impact Jung began the 2023 season with the High-A club and slashed .247/.371/.452 with 13 homers, 45 runs, 40 RBI and five steals over 80 matchups. The 22-year-old played exclusively at second base at West Michigan and will now attempt to continue his success at the Double-A level.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rolling for Whitecaps Jung is slashing .283/.406/.551 with eight home runs, four steals and a 19.4 percent strikeout rate in his last 38 games for High-A West Michigan.

Impact The Texas Tech product didn't get off to the greatest start in the cold weather of the Midwest League, but he has heated up as the season has progressed and could soon be looking at a promotion to Double-A. Known as a bat-first prospect with a questionable defensive home, Jung has played exclusively at second base thus far.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE