Jace Jung

Tigers third baseman Jace Jung underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right wrist in October, the team announced this evening. The talented infielder has already begun a hitting program and is expected to be full go for Spring Training. Jung is the in-house favorite for Detroit’s third base job. The Tigers have been frequently connected to…

Tigers third baseman Jace Jung underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right wrist in October, the team announced this evening. The talented infielder has already begun a hitting program and is expected to be full go for Spring Training. Jung is the in-house favorite for Detroit’s third base job. The Tigers have been frequently connected to…

The positive news here is that Jung has already resumed hitting and is expected to be fully recovered in time for spring training. The 24-year-old infield prospect ascended to the big leagues late last season, slashing .241/.362/.304 with three RBI in 94 plate appearances over 34 games. He's the odds-on favorite to emerge as Detroit's starting third baseman next season after blasting 14 round-trippers last year in 91 games for Triple-A Toledo.