Detroit Tigers Recall Infielder Jace Jung to Fill Roster Spot of Injured Colt Keith

Flint Saginaw Bay City, MI, September 21, 2026 — The Detroit Tigers have recalled infielder Jace Jung to the major league roster. Jung’s addition to the team fills the vacant spot created by the injury to fellow infielder Colt Keith.

The roster move brings Jace Jung back to the major league club. The team did not immediately provide details regarding the nature or expected duration of Colt Keith’s injury, nor did it specify the exact date of Jace Jung’s recall. Information regarding Jung’s performance in his recent assignments prior to the recall was not detailed in the provided summary.

As an infielder, Jung is expected to be available for selection by manager A.J. Hinch. His recall indicates a need for additional infield depth within the Tigers’ active roster following Keith’s incapacitation. Further details about any corresponding transactions, such as players optioned to the minor leagues to make room for Jung or specific roster calculations, were not disclosed.

The team’s strategy for utilizing Jung, whether he is viewed as a direct replacement for Keith’s offensive or defensive contributions, or as a utility player to cover multiple infield positions, remains to be seen. The impact of this roster change on the team’s upcoming game schedule and overall strategy was not specified.

The exact timeline for Colt Keith’s potential return to play was not made available. Consequently, the duration for which Jace Jung will occupy the major league roster spot is also undetermined at this time. The Detroit Tigers organization has not released further statements regarding these roster adjustments or the medical status of their players.

Story summarized from the original created by Evan Woodbery on www.mlive.com, see more information here.

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