This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Tigers injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
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: Gave up a run on two hits with two walks and a strikeout in two-thirds of an inning in a rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Aug. 18. Fastball averaged 89.7 miles per hour, down 2.5 mph from pre-injury season average. Expected to gather with coaches and work on mechanics. (Updated Aug. 19) More >>
LF Riley Greene
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: Aug. 12 (10-day IL)
Expected return: End of August/early September
Status: Completing a running, hitting and defense progression at team facility in Lakeland, Fla. Will meet with team next week in Detroit. Expected to require longer than minimum IL stint. (Updated Aug. 19) More >>
RHP Jack Flaherty
Injury: Right flexor inflammation
IL date: July 21 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly September
Status: Could begin throwing off a mound this weekend in Kansas City. (Updated Aug. 19)
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. (Updated Aug. 19) More >>
RF Kerry Carpenter
Injury: Left foot plantar fasciitis
IL date: July 27 (10-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Rehab progression paused after a setback during running drills. Will rest for a few days while foot is partially immobilized before resuming activity as symptoms permit. (Updated Aug. 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: TBD
Status: Working out at Triple-A Toledo while Tigers are on the road. (Updated Aug. 18)
OF James Outman
Injury: Concussion
IL date: Aug. 13 (7-day concussion IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Progressing through concussion protocol while working out at Triple-A Toledo. (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)
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: Still working on range of motion 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. (Updated Aug. 4) More >>
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. 18
• INF/OF Trei Cruz: Outrighted to Triple-A Toledo
Aug. 16
• OF Brett Callahan: Selected from Triple-A Toledo
• INF/OF Trei Cruz: Designated for assignment
Aug. 15
• RHP Troy Watson: Claimed off waivers by Mariners
Aug. 13
• OF James Outman: Placed on 7-day concussion IL
• INF/OF Trei Cruz: Recalled from Triple-A Toledo
Aug. 12
• OF Riley Greene: Placed on 10-day injured list
• OF Corey Julks: Selected from Triple-A Toledo
• LHP Enmanuel De Jesus: Reinstated from paternity leave list
• RHP Yilber Diaz: Optioned to Triple-A Toledo
• RHP Troy Watson: Designated for assignment
Aug. 11
• LHP Enmanuel De Jesus: Placed on paternity leave list
• RHP Tanner Rainey: Selected from Triple-A Toledo