2B,LF,RF - Pittsburgh Pirates
- Age 26
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
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Tyler Callihan went 2-for-2 with two home runs, two walks, three runs scored, and four runs batted in to help the Pirates to a 9-8 comeback win over the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Callihan had a career night against Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers as the Pirates rallied with eight runs in the seventh and eighth innings to stun the visitors. Callihan hit his first major league home run - a solo shot - off of Ohtani in the fourth inning and then added a three-run blast off of Kyle Hurt in the eighth to give the Pirates their first lead of the night. Since his call-up at the end of May, Callihan is now 4-for-12 with two home runs, six runs batted in, and a 2:5 K:BB ratio in seven games. Regardless of what happens in the future, he'll never forget June 10, 2026.
The Pirates recalled Tyler Callihan from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Fantasy Impact
Callihan gets an opportunity in the majors with Esmerlyn Valdez optioned back to Triple-A.
Callihan was acquired from the Reds in early March in a deal that sent Kyle Nicolas to Cincinnati and spent the spring competing for a depth spot on Pittsburgh's Opening Day roster. He made his MLB debut with Cincinnati in 2025, appearing in four games and going 1-for-6 with an RBI.
Fantasy Impact
The Pirates optioned Callihan to Triple-A Indianapolis Saturday, though he could factor into Pittsburgh's roster as a utility option if needed during the season.
Left fielder/second baseman Tyler Callihan has been traded from the Cincinnati Reds to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for pitcher Kyle Nicolas.
Fantasy Impact
Callihan made his major league debut last season with Cincinnati and appeared in only four games before suffering a broken arm that ended his year. Prior to his call-up, Callihan was hitting .303 in 24 games with Triple-A Louisville. He was drafted in the third round of the 2019 MLB Draft and has spent six seasons in the minors, batting .262 with 37 home runs and 88 stolen bases. Callihan will likely open the year in Triple-A Indianapolis, but he could see some at bats in Pittsburgh at some point in 2026.
Reds manager Terry Francona said Tyler Callihan has been fully cleared from last year's injuries.
Fantasy Impact
Callihan orginally had forearm surgery to repair two broken bones last May. That was followed by left wrist surgery that ended his season early. He is now fully healthy in spring training with the Reds.
