Latest Tigers injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Tigers injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
C Jake Rogers
Injury: Mild concussion
Expected return: Likely by Opening Day
Status: Received stitches and diagnosed with mild concussion after being struck in face by his own bat while hitting in the cage. (Updated March 18)
RHP Sawyer Gipson-Long
Injury: Left oblique strain
Expected return: Hopefully April
Status: Threw his second live batting practice session on March 18. (Updated March 18)
SS Bryce Rainer (MLB No. 35 overall prospect; Tigers' No. 3)
Injury: Dislocated right shoulder
Expected return: Possibly March 20
Status: Underwent season-ending surgery last year after dislocating his shoulder diving back to first base in a June 3 game for Single-A Lakeland. Played in a Minor League Spring Training game at DH on March 18. Named to Spring Breakout roster for March 20. (Updated March 18)
INF Hao-Yu Lee (Tigers' No. 6 prospect)
Injury: Left oblique strain
Expected return: Start in Triple-A season
Status: Played in Minor League Spring Training game on March 18. (Updated March 18)
RHP Beau Brieske
Injury: Left adductor strain
Expected return: Hopefully April
Status: Suffered a groin strain while doing a routine workout off the mound. Will not be ready for the start of the season. (Updated March 17)
RHP Troy Melton
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: March 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Hopefully end of May
Status: Began a throwing program the week of March 9. Placed on 60-day IL on March 10. (Updated March 17)
SS Trey Sweeney
Injury: Right shoulder strain
Expected return: TBD
Status: Began a throwing progression on March 12. Completing a hitting progression and defensive drills. (Updated March 17)
LHP Bailey Horn
Injury: Left elbow arthroscopy
Expected return: TBD
Status: Threw his latest bullpen session on March 17. (Updated March 17)
RHP Jackson Jobe
Injury: Right UCL reconstruction
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Second half of 2026
Status: Playing catch out to 120 feet three times the week of March 16. Underwent Tommy John surgery on June 16. (Updated March 17) More >>
RHP Scott Effross
Injury: Left oblique strain
Expected return: TBD
Status: Began a throwing program the week of March 16. Reported abdominal tightness after last outing on March 7. (Updated March 17)
C/1B Thayron Liranzo (Tigers' No. 7 prospect)
Injury: Right oblique strain
Expected return: Hopefully April
Status: Diagnosed with oblique strain after reporting discomfort. Optioned to Double-A Erie on March 9. (Updated March 10)
C/1B Josue Briceño (MLB No. 40 overall prospect; Tigers' No. 4)
Injury: Right wrist arthroscopy
Expected return: Midseason
Status: Underwent surgery on March 4 to repair the extensor carpi ulnaris subsheath in his right wrist. (Updated March 6) More >>
RHP Reese Olson
Injury: Right shoulder surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Spring Training 2027
Status: Underwent labrum repair surgery on right shoulder on Feb. 2, performed by Dr. Keith Meister, after offseason rehab program was unsuccessful. Expected to miss 2026 season but should be ready for Spring Training in 2027. (Updated Feb. 11)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
March 18
• OF Corey Julks: Reassigned to Minor League camp
• LHP Konnor Pilkington: Reassigned to Minor League camp
• RHP Scott Effross: Reassigned to Minor League camp
• RHP Jack Little: Reassigned to Minor League camp
• RHP Tanner Rainey: Reassigned to Minor League camp
March 12
• LHP Bryan Sammons: Reassigned to Minor League camp
• RHP Tyler Mattison: Reassigned to Minor League camp
• RHP Cole Waites: Reassigned to Minor League camp
March 10
• RHP Troy Melton: Placed on 60-day injured list
• LHP Enmanuel De Jesus: Purchased from Triple-A Toledo More >>