Overview
- Triple‑A Toledo officially placed Paul DeJong on its full‑season injured list, a transaction posted on MLB.com's tracker and reported by multiple outlets.
- Multiple reports citing MLB insider Jon Heyman say DeJong is scheduled for season‑ending hamstring surgery, which would sideline him for the remainder of 2026.
- DeJong signed with Detroit in early May after opting out of a Yankees minor‑league deal at the end of April and last played on May 12 when he was seen limping.
- The Tigers had added DeJong to provide depth because Gleyber Torres, Trey Sweeney and Javier Báez were on the injured list, and his loss increases the club’s short‑term need for versatile infielders.
- DeJong has a recent history of injuries, including facial fractures in 2025, and his 2026 Triple‑A numbers with the Yankees (.203 with six homers in 23 games) leave his near‑term roster value uncertain while he rehabs for a possible 2027 comeback.