Chase Lee, a standout former relief pitcher for the Alabama Crimson Tide, made his MLB debut with the Detroit Tigers in a 2-0 loss to the San Diego Padres. Lee's performance was remarkable, pitching 1.2 scoreless innings, striking out Mason McCoy in the ninth inning. A sixth-round pick by the Texas Rangers in the 2021 MLB Draft, Lee had spent his early career there before being traded to the Tigers, where he had made six appearances in Triple-A Toledo.

During his collegiate career from 2019-2021, Lee was instrumental in the Crimson Tide’s bullpen, boasting a stellar 1.87 ERA with a 9-0 record and a 94:21 strikeout-to-walk ratio. His transition to the majors has been highly anticipated, reflecting his strong developmental trajectory in professional baseball.