This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Tigers injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
LF Riley Greene
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: Aug. 12 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Early September
Status: Took batting practice on the field and did straight-line running at Comerica Park on Aug. 25. Could begin rehab assignment soon. (Updated Aug. 25) More >>
CF Matt Vierling
Injury: Left adductor strain
IL date: July 31 (10-day IL, retroactive to July 30)
Expected return: Late August
Status: Completing a hitting, running and throwing progression at Tigers' Spring Training facility in Lakeland, Fla. Could begin rehab assignment soon, according to manager A.J. Hinch (Updated Aug. 25) More >>
RHP Keider Montero
Injury: Recovering from past start
Expected return: Aug. 29
Status: Expected to start on Aug. 29 against the Dodgers. (Updated Aug. 25) More >>
LHP Brant Hurter
Injury: Lumbar spine inflammation
IL date: May 24 (retroactive to May 23, transferred to 60-day IL on May 29)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Rejoined team in Detroit on Aug. 24 for evaluation before rejoining Triple-A Toledo to continue workouts. Had been pulled off rehab assignment with Toledo due to mechanical issues. Could restart rehab assignment this weekend. (Updated Aug. 24) More >>
OF Parker Meadows
Injury: Concussion, fractured left radius bone in arm
IL date: April 10 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 13)
Expected return: Possibly late season
Status: Working out at team facility in Lakeland, Fla., after undergoing surgery on April 13 to repair radial fracture in left forearm following an outfield collision on April 9. Has not been ruled out for season but is still unable to swing at full speed. (Updated Aug. 24) More >>
RHP Jack Flaherty
Injury: Right flexor inflammation
IL date: July 21 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly September
Status: Threw second bullpen session on Aug. 23 in Kansas City. All signs were positive. Next step will be to throw another in a few days. (Updated Aug. 23)
RF Kerry Carpenter
Injury: Left foot plantar fasciitis
IL date: July 27 (10-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Has started rehab progression again after setback during running drills. (Updated Aug. 21) More >>
OF Wenceel Pérez
Injury: Left orbital fracture
IL date: June 19 (retroactive to June 17, transferred to 60-day IL on June 26)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Completing rehab dailyorking out at Triple-A Toledo while Tigers are on the road. (Updated Aug. 18)
RHP Justin Verlander
Injury: Left hip inflammation
IL date: April 4 (retroactive to April 1, transferred to 60-day IL on May 10)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Will play catch off bullpen mound. (Updated Aug. 14)
RHP River Ryan (Tigers' No. 4 prospect; No. 66 overall)
Injury: Right hamstring strain
Expected return: Late August
Status: Throwing fastballs in upper-90s during bullpen progression. Placed on 7-day injured list for Triple-A Toledo after being acquired from Dodgers in Tarik Skubal trade. (Updated Aug. 14)
RHP Reese Olson
Injury: Right shoulder surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Spring Training 2027
Status: Completing a return-to-play throwing progression. (Updated Aug. 14)
RHP Burch Smith
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: May 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 23)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Threw two pitches in a rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on July 23 before leaving the game. Will undergo further evaluation. (Updated July 24)
LHP Bailey Horn
Injury: Left UCL construction
IL date: March 25 (retroactive to March 22, transferred to 60-day IL on April 22)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent left UCL reconstruction surgery with Dr. Keith Meister on July 15. (Updated June 17)
SS Trey Sweeney
Injury: Right shoulder strain
IL date: March 25 (retroactive to March 22, transferred to 60-day IL on April 11)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent season-ending shoulder surgery. (Updated June 5)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Aug. 25
• James Outman: Outrighted to Triple-A Toledo
Aug. 24
• Tyler Kinley: Signed to Major League contract
• Ty Madden: Optioned to Triple-A Toledo
• Ricky Vanasco: Designated for assignment
Aug. 23
• LHP Andrew Sears: Contract selected from Triple-A Toledo More >>
• LHP Enmanuel De Jesus: Optioned to Triple-A Toledo
• OF James Outman: Designated for assignment
Aug. 18
• INF/OF Trei Cruz: Outrighted to Triple-A Toledo