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Gage Workman is an American professional baseball third baseman who currently plays in Major League Baseball (MLB) ¹. He is part of the Detroit Tigers organization ¹.

Early Life and Draft

Gage Tater Workman was born on October 24, 1999, in Chandler, Arizona ²³. He is the son of Widd Workman ²³. Workman played college baseball at Arizona State University ²³. He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 4th round as the 102nd overall pick in the 2020 MLB draft ²³.

MLB Career Highlights

Workman made his MLB debut on March 29, 2025 ²³. His career has seen him play for multiple teams, including the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox, before returning to the Detroit Tigers organization ¹.

In a notable recent event, Workman hit a decisive pinch-hit home run that helped ignite the Detroit offense, ending a losing streak and demonstrating the team's young talent ⁶. He is recognized for his defensive versatility, capable of playing multiple infield positions, including third base, second base, shortstop, and even all three outfield positions (left field, center field, right field) ⁷⁶.

Current Status

As of August 2026, Workman is an active player ². He is listed as a third baseman for the San Diego Padres on some platforms ³⁸, while others indicate his affiliation with the Detroit Tigers ¹⁷. This suggests potential recent team changes or varying reporting across sources. For instance, CBS Sports noted that the Cubs acquired Workman from the Tigers in a Rule 5 draft, but he later returned to the Tigers organization ⁷.