Detroit Tigers have announced a Brett Callahan Decision before their series against the Kansas City Royals. Getty
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 31: Kevin McGonigle #7 of the Detroit Tigers looks on as he walks off the field during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on August 31, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Matt Krohn/Getty Images) Getty
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 24: Brett Callahan #34 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates scoring a run in the fourth inning with Spencer Torkelson #20 while playing the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park on August 24, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Getty
The Detroit Tigers are licking their wounds after an embarrassing loss to the Minnesota Twins . They are hopeful that players like Brett Callahan can help turn their fortunes around.
Game 1 resulted in an 11-1 loss at the hands of the Twins. Game 2 is scheduled for 7:40 PM Eastern Time, 5:40 PM Mountain Time. The starting pitcher showdown will be between Troy Melton and Andrew Morris.
GettyDetroit Tigers have announced a Brett Callahan Decision before their series against the Kansas City Royals.
Prior to the first pitch of their second game against the Twins, the Tigers announced their lineup.
Underdog MLB posted the batting order:
"Tigers 9/1. K. McGonigle DH, G. Torres 2B, D. Dingler C, R. Greene LF, H. Lee 3B, S. Torkelson 1B, M. Clark CF, J. Báez RF, J. Peck SS, T. Melton SP," the social media account shared.
One of several changes is the removal of Callahan from the lineup. The 24-year-old was batting fifth in the first game against the Twins.
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – AUGUST 31: Kevin McGonigle #7 of the Detroit Tigers looks on as he walks off the field during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on August 31, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Matt Krohn/Getty Images)
Aside from the Callahan change, there are a few notable changes regarding the batting order and roster:
Zach McKinstry out.
Colt Keith out.
John Peck in.
Riley Greene in.
Javier Baez in.
Baez is replacing Callahan in left field.
After the loss the Tigers took on Monday, changes were expected. The team can't expect to trot out the same lineup and expect different results.
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 24: Brett Callahan #34 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates scoring a run in the fourth inning with Spencer Torkelson #20 while playing the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park on August 24, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
It would be a lie to say that Callahan had a good game against the Twins on Monday.
On Monday, Callahan recorded one hit in three at-bats. Additionally, he was walked once but struck out twice. All things considered, that isn't the worst stat line.
However, getting struck out twice in a single game is a bad look.
With an AL Wild Card position slipping through their fingers, they need all hands on deck. Not only that, they need everyone who is able to help, to pull their weight.
Callahan would be the first to admit that Monday night's blowout was not his best performance.
For now, he'll get a game to think about how things went on Monday before coming back in. Whether he comes back into the lineup on Wednesday or another day after that, he will need to bring his best every time he puts on the Tigers jersey.
He's still a young player, with a lot of room to grow. This can be a simple learning experience for Callahan, not something more drastic.
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