This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Tigers injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
LHP Tarik Skubal
Injury: Loose body in left elbow
IL date: May 4 (15-day IL)
Expected return: June
Status: Threw an indoor bullpen session on May 23 in Baltimore. Manager A.J. Hinch said he hopes Skubal can throw live batting practice during Tigers’ series at Comerica Park on May 26-28. (Updated May 24) More >>
RHP Justin Verlander
Injury: Left hip inflammation
IL date: April 4 (60-day IL, retroactive to April 1)
Expected return: Early June
Status: After throwing a bullpen in Baltimore, will throw live BP during the Tigers’ May 26-28 series at Comerica Park. (Updated May 24) More >>
2B Gleyber Torres
Injury: Mild left oblique strain
IL date: May 6 (10-day IL, retroactive to May 4)
Expected return: Possibly end of May
Status: Rejoined the club in Baltimore on May 22 to take four days off from swinging a bat. Will attempt to re-enter the batting cage on May 26 in Detroit. Running and playing defense at full strength. (Updated May 24) More >>
LHP Brant Hurter
Injury: Lumbar spine inflammation
IL date: May 24 (15-day IL, retroactive to May 23)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Exited Detroit’s May 22 game at Baltimore in the fifth inning following a pitch that resulted in Tyler O’Neill’s flyout to right. Hinch said Hurter complained of back soreness upon a mound visit. (Updated May 24)
RHP Burch Smith
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: May 22 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Had a cortisone injection after he reported shoulder soreness following a relief outing in which he allowed one run in two-thirds of an inning on May 21. Was placed on the 15-day IL before Detroit’s May 22 game in Baltimore. (Updated May 22)
RHP Jackson Jobe
Injury: June 2025 Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: Threw latest bullpen session on May 22. (Updated May 22) More >>
RHP Beau Brieske
Injury: Left adductor strain
IL date: March 23 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Last week of May
Status: Threw a 21-pitch inning for Triple-A Toledo on May 20 with a home run allowed, a walk and a strikeout. Fastball averaged 95.8 mph, topping out at 96.9. Scheduled to pitch again May 21 for Toledo before being evaluated. (Updated May 20)
OF Kerry Carpenter
Injury: Left shoulder sprain
IL date: May 10 (10-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Cleared for more baseball activity this week, including defensive work. Left game May 9 after crashing into the wall. Diagnosed with AC joint sprain but no structural damage. (Updated May 18) More >>
INF/OF Javier Báez
Injury: Right ankle sprain
IL date: April 29 (10-day IL)
Expected return: End of May/June
Status: Completing a return-to-play running and hitting progression. Will start defensive drills this weekend. (Updated May 15) More >>
LHP Bailey Horn
Injury: Left elbow arthroscopy
IL date: March 22 (Transferred to 60-day IL on April 22)
Expected return: June
Status: Began a throwing progression on May 14 after receiving a cortisone injection in mid-April. (Updated May 15)
RHP Reese Olson
Injury: Right shoulder surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Spring Training 2027
Status: Completing rehab daily. (Updated April 28)
SS Trey Sweeney
Injury: Right shoulder strain
IL date: March 22 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Completing rehab daily. (Updated April 28)
OF Parker Meadows
Injury: Concussion, fractured left radius bone in arm
IL date: April 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Mid to late season
Status: Completing rehab daily after undergoing surgery on April 13 to repair radial fracture in left forearm following an outfield collision on April 9. (Updated April 21) More >>
C/1B Josue Briceño (MLB No. 67 overall prospect; Tigers' No. 3)
Injury: Right wrist arthroscopy
Expected return: Midseason
Status: Underwent surgery on March 4 to repair the extensor carpi ulnaris subsheath in his right wrist. Completing rehab daily. Placed on 60-day injured list at Double-A Erie. (Updated April 3) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
May 24
• RHP Troy Melton: Activated from the 60-day IL
• RHP Connor Seabold: Designated for assignment
• LHP Brant Hurter: Placed on 15-day IL (retroactive to May 23) with lumbar spine inflammation
• RHP Ricky Vanasco: Recalled from Triple-A Toledo
• LHP Drew Sommers: Added as 27th man for doubleheader
May 22
• RHP Burch Smith: Placed on 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation
• RHP Brenan Hanifee: Recalled from Triple-A Toledo
May 16
• RHP Casey Mize: Reinstated from 15-day injured list
• RHP Brenan Hanifee: Optioned to Triple-A Toledo