Tigers Prospect Update: Max Clark surge, recent promotions include fast-rising shortstop

Max Clark’s first half has not been perfect, but his latest hot streak is exactly the kind of push that could put him on the Detroit Tigers’ radar.

The former No. 3 overall pick has heated up at Triple-A Toledo, going 13-for-38 (.342) over his last nine games with a double, two home runs, two stolen bases and an impressive 4:3 walk-to-strikeout ratio. That surge has lifted his season slash line to .261/.346/.396 with six home runs, 22 extra-base hits, 30 RBI and 14 steals.

Most encouragingly, Clark’s 15% strikeout rate suggests he is handling Triple-A pitching and not being overmatched. Detroit has not rushed his timeline, but with the Tigers sitting 11 games under .500 and ranking near the bottom of MLB in runs per game, Clark could become an increasingly realistic call-up candidate in the coming weeks.

Tigers Prospect Update: Brett Callahan, John Peck one step closer to reaching majors

Detroit also promoted right-handers Charlie Christensen and Eliseo Mota from Low-A Lakeland to High-A West Michigan, adding two more arms to the next level of the organization’s development ladder. But their latest round of minor-league promotions is headlined by a fast-rising shortstop who is one step closer to the majors.

No. 13 prospect John Peck and No. 28 prospect Brett Callahan have both been promoted from Double-A Erie to Triple-A Toledo, giving the Tigers two more intriguing position players to watch at the upper levels of the system. Peck, a right-handed-hitting infielder, earned the move after slashing .285/.328/.511 with 10 home runs, 44 RBI and 19 stolen bases at Erie. His plate discipline still needs refinement, but his athleticism, power-speed blend and ability to handle multiple infield spots — including shortstop — make him one of Detroit’s more interesting near-term depth options.

Callahan may be even hotter at the moment. The 24-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder posted a .268/.374/.504 line with 12 home runs, 39 RBI and 20 stolen bases before the promotion, showing a well-rounded offensive profile that appears ready for the next level. His on-base ability, extra-base impact and speed give him a chance to push toward a bench role with the Tigers if he continues producing in Toledo.

Together, Peck and Callahan represent the type of athletic, versatile depth the Tigers could lean on as soon as next season. Neither should be viewed as a finished product, but both have enough tools to become future big-league contributors — and further offensive growth could push them beyond utility projections.

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