Latest Tigers injuries and transactions

November 6th, 2025

This page will be updated throughout the offseason with the latest Tigers injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder strain
Expected return: 2026
Status: Working on throwing progression, should be ready for Spring Training. (Updated Nov. 4)

RHP
Injury: Right rotator cuff strain
Expected return: 2026
Status: Expected to have a normal offseason workout program before being fully ready for Spring Training. (Updated Nov. 4)

RHP
Injury: Right forearm strain
Expected return: 2026
Status: Did not pitch after July 10 at Triple-A Toledo. (Updated Nov. 4)

LHP
Injury: Left hip surgery
Expected return: 2026
Status: Spent most of the year rehabbing from hip surgery. (Updated Nov. 4)

RHP
Injury: Recovery from right shoulder surgery
Expected return: 2026
Status: Began a throwing progression Aug. 25. (Updated Nov. 4)

RHP
Injury: Right flexor strain
Expected return: Possibly 2026
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery on June 16. Dr. Keith Meister performed the surgery. (Updated Nov. 4) More >>

SS (Tigers' No. 4 prospect, MLB No. 37 overall)
Injury: Dislocated right shoulder
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent season-ending surgery after dislocating his shoulder diving back to first base in a June 3 game for Single-A Lakeland. Expected to be a full participant in Spring Training. (Updated Nov. 4)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Nov. 6
• RHP , RHP : Options for 2026 declined
• RHP : Claimed off waivers from Pirates More >>

Nov. 4
• RHP : Exercised $20 million contract option for 2026
• RHP : Became free agent after Tigers bought out 2026 option

Nov. 2
• 2B : Elected free agency
• RHP : Elected free agency
• RHP : Elected free agency
• RHP : Elected free agency
• RHP : Elected free agency