Latest Tigers injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Tigers injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
OF Parker Meadows
Injury: Right upper arm nerve discomfort
Expected return: Possibly late in Spring Training
Status: Felt discomfort in biceps on a throw on Feb. 22. Diagnosed with a nerve issue after consulting with specialists. Will resume baseball activities once issue is alleviated. (Updated March 1) More >>
OF Matt Vierling
Injury: Right rotator cuff
Expected return: After Opening Day
Status: Vierling, diagnosed with a strained rotator cuff muscle, will undergo "a period of rest'' before being re-evaluated. Manager A.J. Hinch didn't have a precise timeline, but said Vierling won't be available until after Opening Day. (Updated Feb. 28) More>>
INF Javier Báez
Injury: Right hip surgery
Expected return: Feb. 28
Status: Scheduled to start at DH on Feb. 28 after doing full-speed baserunning drills on Feb. 26. (Updated Feb. 27)
RHP Alex Cobb
Injury: Right hip inflammation
Expected return: Late April/May
Status: Received an epidural injection to further aid in his recovery process after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection in his hip earlier this month. (Updated Feb. 25)
RHP Sawyer Gipson-Long
Injury: Recovery from right elbow and left hip surgeries
Expected return: Late May/June
Status: Throwing bullpen sessions twice a week, scheduled for next session on Feb. 28. (Updated Feb. 25)
RHP Alex Lange
Injury: Recovery from lat surgery
Expected return: Late May/June
Status: Throwing bullpen sessions twice a week, with next session scheduled for March 1; placed on 60-day injured list. (Updated Feb. 25)
RHP Wilmer Flores
Injury: Right shoulder inflammation
Expected return: TBD
Status: Received a platelet-rich plasma injection in shoulder in January, completing daily rehab. (Updated Feb. 12)
RHP Tyler Mattison
Injury: Right UCL reconstruction
Expected return: May
Status: Throwing bullpen sessions twice a week. (Updated Feb. 12)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Feb. 24
• LHP Andrew Chafin signed to Minor League contract with non-roster invite to Spring Training More >
Feb. 12
• RHP John Brebbia signed to one-year, $2.75 million contract More >
• RHP Mason Englert traded to Rays for LHP Drew Sommers
Feb. 7
• RHP Jack Flaherty signed to two-year, $35 million contract More >
• RHP Mason Englert designated for assignment