Jace Jung Undergoes Wrist Surgery, Expected Ready for Spring Training

The Detroit Tigers have announced that third baseman Jace Jung underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right wrist in October. The talented infielder has already begun a hitting program and is anticipated to be fully ready for Spring Training.


Jung is considered the in-house favorite for Detroit’s third base position. The Tigers have frequently been linked to Alex Bregman, largely due to his history with manager A.J. Hinch, but there is no indication the team is willing to commit to a long-term deal of that magnitude. Jung’s minor surgery isn’t expected to impact any potential pursuit of Bregman. Assuming Jung’s recovery goes as planned, he will be competing with Matt Vierling and Andy Ibáñez for playing time at third base.


Selected 12th overall in the MLB draft, Jung made his MLB debut late in the season. He appeared in 34 games, posting a .241/.362/.304 batting line without hitting a home run in 94 plate appearances. In Triple-A, Jung had an impressive season, hitting .257/.377/.454 with 14 home runs and an excellent 16.1% walk rate over 91 games.


With his recovery underway, Jung is on track to be a key contender for the Tigers’ third base job, and his performance in Spring Training will be crucial for his role in the upcoming season.