The Tigers have rewarded one of their fastest-rising prospects with his first trip to the major leagues.

Trei Cruz made family history with his major league debut Friday night — and his grandfather and father were there to watch. The Detroit rookie started in right field against the Chicago White Sox and batted ninth in the Tigers' 4-3 victory. When he took the field in the first inning in front of grandfather Jose Cruz Sr. and father José Cruz Jr., they became the fifth family to send three generations to the majors.

Trei Cruz gets the call, but who was snubbed of a potentially more deserving call-up?

Trei Cruz may be getting his chance with the Detroit Tigers and if he does he will join MLB history.

Detroit's 27-year-old utility prospect follows his father, Jose Cruz Jr., and grandfather, Jose, as major leaguers. Report: Tigers summon Trei Cruz, creating MLB's fifth third-generation family

Detroit's final bench spot hinges on a choice: proven lefty killer or versatile prospect offering more throughout the season.

Trei Cruz is the son of a son of an MLB player, so he knows just how important versatility will be for Detroit Tigers this spring.

Detroit Tigers utility player Trei Cruz, a switch-hitting shortstop and center fielder, declined an invitation to the 2026 WBC from Team Canada.