The Detroit Tigers continue to showcase their dominance in Major League Baseball as they hold an impressive 49-30 record, leading the league. As fans take a moment to reflect during a day off, they have an exciting opportunity to reconnect with former members of the team.
In recent news, former Tigers catcher James McCann has transitioned from the Atlanta Braves to the Arizona Diamondbacks after being released by the Braves. McCann, who has been playing with the Braves’ Triple-A team, the Gwinnett Stripers, is eager to return to the major leagues and sees this move as a chance to secure more playing time. The Diamondbacks, facing an injury to their starting catcher Gabriel Moreno, have provided McCann with the opportunity to step up.
At 35 years old, McCann’s current performance in Triple-A suggests he’s ready to rejoin an MLB roster. He has posted impressive stats, hitting .297 with six home runs and 30 RBIs in 41 games this season, showing that he still has the capability to contribute at a high level.
Tigers fans will certainly remember McCann, who was a second-round pick for Detroit in 2011 and played five seasons with the team, hitting 40 home runs and driving in 177 runs. His journey through various teams, including stints with the Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, and Baltimore Orioles, only adds to the storyline as he seeks to return to the spotlight.
What’s particularly exciting for Tigers fans is that the Diamondbacks are scheduled to visit Detroit for a three-game series starting July 28. This could present a chance for McCann to make a lasting impression and potentially earn a place back in the MLB lineup.
As the Tigers prepare for the last stretch before the All-Star Break, the return of a beloved former player like McCann to the field keeps the spirit of baseball vibrant in Detroit.