DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 16: Brett Callahan #34 of the Detroit Tigers hits a two-run triple against the Chicago White Sox during his rookie debut in the bottom of the second inning at Comerica Park on August 16, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) Getty
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - JULY 09: Drew Rasmussen #57 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts in the third inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field on July 09, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) Getty
The Detroit Tigers have a golden opportunity to move on from their Kansas City Royals sweep by earning a W against the Tampa Bay Rays . To prepare, they have announced news about Brett Callahan.
Tonight's game between the Tigers and Rays will be broadcast at 6:40 PM Eastern Time. Framber Valdez and Drew Rasmussen will be the starting pitchers for Game 1.
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 16: Brett Callahan #34 of the Detroit Tigers hits a two-run triple against the Chicago White Sox during his rookie debut in the bottom of the second inning at Comerica Park on August 16, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
For the final game of their series against the Rays, the Tigers took Callahan out of the lineup. Later on in the game, Callahan came into the lineup to replace Corey Julks at DH.
Now, the Tigers have announced their lineup for Game 1 against the Rays, and Callahan is back in:
DH: Colt Keith
2B: Hao-Yu Lee
3B: Kevin McGonigle
LF: Brett Callahan
RF: Zach McKinstry
CF: Max Clark
SS: Javier Báez
Gleyber Torres , Eduardo Valencia, Ben Malgeri, and Julks are all scratched.
GettyST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – JULY 09: Drew Rasmussen #57 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts in the third inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field on July 09, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
The Rays are turning to Rasmussen to deliver them a win against the Tigers.
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