DETROIT – The Tigers, who have gotten massive contributions from their farm system all summer, are about to call up another of their positional prospects. Infielder John Peck is being called up from Triple-A Toledo, a source told MLB.com on Sunday.
The Tigers have not announced the promotion of their No. 21-ranked prospect, first reported by Emily Waldon of Baseball America, or the return move. Rosters expand from 26 to 28 players on Tuesday. One of those spots could go to All-Star outfielder Riley Greene, who could be reinstated from the injured list after missing three weeks with a hamstring strain. Peck will need to be added to the 40-man roster, as well.
Peck was the Tigers’ seventh-round pick in the 2023 Draft out of Pepperdine. He played under former Tigers shortstop and then-Waves assistant coach Danny Worth, who had a major impact on his preparation for a pro career. Peck now follows in Worth’s footsteps into Detroit’s infield after back-to-back impressive seasons in the Tigers farm system, including this year despite an injury-shortened summer.
Peck made a big impression in Spring Training as a non-roster invite to big league camp, then carried his momentum to Double-A Erie, where he slashed .285/.328/.511 with 10 homers, 17 doubles, three triples, 44 RBIs and 19 stolen bases in 58 games. He was promoted to Triple-A Toledo on June 23, but played in just two games for the Mud Hens before going on the injured list. He rejoined the Mud Hens earlier this week following a rehab assignment and batted 7-for-14 with a double, RBI, three walks and three stolen bases.
Peck has played primarily at shortstop, including all four games at Toledo this past week, but can play all over the infield. A solid defender around the infield, could join fellow 2023 draftee Kevin McGonigle and Javier Báez in Detroit’s shortstop mix.
The Tigers have had an influx of prospects to the Major League roster this summer, including top prospect Max Clark, infielder Hao-Yu Lee, outfielders Ben Malgeri and Brett Callahan and catcher Eduardo Valencia. Clark (first round), Kevin McGonigle (first round), Peck (seventh round) and Callahan (13th round) were all Tigers picks from the 2023 Draft, as was pitching callup Andrew Sears (10th round).