Jace Jung - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Optioned to Toledo The Tigers optioned Jung to Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jung was recalled from Triple-A on Wednesday but will head back to the minors after going 0-for-2 during his lone appearance against the Red Sox. Zack Short re-signed with Detroit on an MLB contract Friday and will take Jung's place on the active roster.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tigers make overdue Gleyber Torres decision and announce corresponding roster move Gleyber Torres officially moved to the Tigers' 10-day IL, Jace Jung was called up (again).

3 DAYS AGO • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Back in big leagues The Tigers recalled Jung from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Detroit had optioned Jung to Triple-A on Sunday, but he'll rejoin the big club just three days later after Gleyber Torres (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Capable of playing first base, second base and third base, Jung will shore up the Tigers' infield depth but isn't expected to be in line for steady at-bats during his upcoming stint in the majors.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors The Tigers optioned Jung to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Jung was called up from Toledo on Wednesday and will return there after going 1-for-4 with two walks and a run in two big-league contests. Zack Short is taking his spot on the major-league roster.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zach McKinstry's impending return is guaranteed to cut this Tigers player's time short Jace Jung needs to justify his presence on the Tigers' roster as Zach McKinstry gets closer to a return.

MAY 1 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers place pitcher Casey Mize and infielder Javier Báez on injured list

The Detroit Tigers have placed pitcher Casey Mize and infielder Javier Báez on the injured list after they went down in a series-opening loss to the Atlanta Braves

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Tigers call up unsavory replacements after official Casey Mize, Javy Báez injury news The Tigers recalled Enmanuel De Jesus and Jace Jung after officially moving Casey Mize and Javy Báez to 15- and 10-day ILs.

APRIL 29 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Called up, drawing start Wednesday The Tigers recalled Jung from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. He'll start at designated hitter and will bat ninth in Detroit's matchup with Atlanta.

Impact Though he'll be making his 2026 debut for Detroit in a non-defensive role, Jung will be an option for the Tigers at three infield spots (first base, second base and third base) while he's up with the big club. With Javier Baez (ankle) landing on the injured list in a corresponding move, the Tigers have an opening the everyday lineup, but it's not clear if Jung will be in line for regular starts or if Detroit will lean on a committee of players to replace Baez. Jung has struggled in his limited opportunities at the big-league level over the previous two seasons and gotten off to a so-so start to the campaign at Toledo, producing a .222/.358/.364 slash line and 103 wRC+ while striking out at 22.8 percent clip over 123 plate appearances.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Meadows makes Opening Day roster, Pérez optioned to Triple-A The Tigers made some of their final roster moves on Tuesday, optioning infielder Jace Jung and outfielders Trei Cruz and Wenceel Pérez to Tr...

MARCH 24 • MLB.COM

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

Impact Jung never seemed overly likely to make Detroit's Opening Day roster, but he stuck around for the entirety of spring training while posting a .286/.405/.371 slash line in 20 games. The 25-year-old had a .342 OPS in 55 plate appearances for the Tigers last year and isn't likely to see significant playing time in the majors this year unless the club dealing with some significant infield injuries.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jace Jung is turning heads in Tigers spring training, but that ship might have sailed Jace Jung's impressive spring training still isn't enough to earn him a place on the Tigers' Opening Day roster.

MARCH 17 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Jace Jung's new position at Tigers spring training leaves fans scratching their heads Jace Jung was spotted at Tigers spring training taking reps at first base as Detroit tries to find a role for him.

FEBRUARY 19 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

This creative Tigers trade could address third base and possibly motivate Jace Jung Instead of hoping Jace Jung suddenly turns into a superstar at third base, the Tigers could bring in his older brother, Josh Jung, from the...

JANUARY 4 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • MLB.COM

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Tigers place pitcher Casey Mize and infielder Javier Báez on injured list

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