This page will be updated throughout the offseason to reflect the team’s latest transactions and any injury updates. As a reminder, players can remain on the 60-day IL through the World Series, after which teams must account for those players on their 40-man roster.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Troy Melton
Injury: Right arm fatigue
Expected return: 2027
Status: Left Sept. 20 start in fourth inning after feeling lingering tightness in forearm. Underwent further testing, still awaiting evaluation from doctors. (Updated Sept. 22)
INF Colt Keith
Injury: Left thumb sprain
Expected return: 2027
Status: Sprained ulnar collateral ligament in left thumb on a foul ball in Toronto on Sept. 13. Played through it for several days until Tigers were eliminated from playoff contention on Sept. 20. (Updated Sept. 22)
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: 2027
Status: Completing a hitting progression 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. (Updated Sept. 18) 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: 2027
Status: Still dealing with issues regarding eyesight. (Updated Sept. 11)
CF Matt Vierling
Injury: Left adductor strain, left heel soreness
IL date: July 31 (60-day IL, retroactive to July 30)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Had rehab progression slowed by left heel soreness. Transferred to 60-day injured list on Sept. 6, effectively ending his season. (Updated Sept. 6)
RHP Burch Smith
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
IL date: May 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 23)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent arthroscopic surgery. (Updated Sept. 4)
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)
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
Sept. 27
• RHP Jack Flaherty: Activated from 15-day injured list
• LHP Brant Hurter: Optioned to Rookie-level Florida Complex League