Brant Hurter's rehab paused as Tigers assess movement issues
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:07 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Detroit Tigers left-handed reliever Brant Hurter's rehab assignment has been paused to evaluate movement issues stemming from his lumbar spine inflammation. Hurter has been sidelined since May 23 and will remain out of games for at least seven days, although he will continue to throw. Manager A.J. Hinch indicated the team does not expect him to be completely shut down. Other injury updates include Jack Flaherty aiming to pitch off a mound this weekend, Riley Greene expected to return during the next homestand, and Parker Meadows continuing to struggle with his recovery from a fractured arm.
- •Brant Hurter has been out since May 23 with lumbar spine inflammation.
- •Manager Hinch states he will not be completely shut down.
- •Jack Flaherty may return to mound activity this weekend.
- •Riley Greene to resume rehab work during the upcoming homestand.
- •Parker Meadows remains uncertain for the season return.
- 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers Get Discouraging Injury Update on Brant Hurter
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Brant Hurter injury update: Detroit Tigers LHP rehab paused
"Detroit Tigers LHP Brant Hurter, who has been out since May 23 with lumbar spine inflation, has been pulled off his rehab assignment.
"Brant Hurter has been pulled from his rehab assignment, delaying the left-hander's anticipated return to the Detroit Tigers bullpen.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 1:07 AMTigers Get Discouraging Injury Update on Brant Hurter
Brant Hurter has been pulled from his rehab assignment, delaying the left-hander's anticipated return to the Detroit Tigers bullpen.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 10:57 PMBrant Hurter injury update: Detroit Tigers LHP rehab paused
Detroit Tigers LHP Brant Hurter, who has been out since May 23 with lumbar spine inflation, has been pulled off his rehab assignment.
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