Andrew Sears news
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The gist
Tigers call up lefty Andrew Sears for MLB debut Sunday vs Royals.
He's a 10th-round pick who pitched five no-hit innings in Triple-A.
Background
Andrew Sears, a 23-year-old left-handed pitcher, was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 10th round of the 2023 MLB Draft out of UConn. He has impressed in the minors, posting a 2.57 ERA at Double-A and throwing five no-hit innings in his last Triple-A appearance. The Tigers are promoting him to make his major league debut in a bullpen game against the Royals, partly to give young right-hander Keider Montero extra rest.
How it unfolded
- Aug 19, 2026Sears spins five no-hit frames with seven strikeouts for Triple-A Toledo.
- Aug 22, 2026Reports emerge that Sears will be promoted to Detroit; manager A.J. Hinch confirms the plan to select his contract.
- Aug 23, 2026Tigers select Sears' contract from Toledo, making him available for his MLB debut against the Royals.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Manager A.J. Hinch: 'We are excited to promote him. He's got real weapons. His challenge will be, this is a pretty big leap given he only had a couple of games in Triple-A. But he's demonstrated the ability to compete against anybody.'
- Analysts
- MLB Trade Rumors notes the promotion is a significant jump, as Sears has only two Triple-A appearances, but his recent performance warrants the call-up.
Still unverified
The initial report of the promotion came from an X account called Dr. Degenerate, which has been accurate for recent Tigers promotions but is not an official source.