Riley Greene continues minor league rehab stint with the Mud Hens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene resumed his rehab assignment on Saturday, Aug. 29, with the Toledo Mud Hens following a right hamstring strain that placed him on the injured list on Aug. 12. After serving as the designated hitter during his first appearance, Greene is scheduled to start in left field on Sunday, Aug. 30, as part of a monitored return to play. Tigers manager AJ Hinch stated the organization intends to increase Greene's activity levels based on his physical performance. Eligible to return to the major league roster on Sept. 1, Greene could rejoin the Tigers as early as the middle of next week if no further setbacks occur. While Greene has been out, rookie outfielder Brett Callahan has filled a role on the big league roster, recording a.292 batting average across 27 plate appearances.
- •Riley Greene is recovering from a right hamstring strain sustained on Aug. 12.
- •Greene began a rehab assignment with the Toledo Mud Hens on Aug. 29.
- •The outfielder is eligible to return to the Tigers lineup on Sept. 1.
- •Rookie Brett Callahan has served as the temporary replacement for Greene.
- •Tigers face the Twins in a three-game series beginning Monday at Target Field.
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Riley Greene Returns to Anemic Tigers’ Lineup: How He Can Help
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Riley Greene injury update: Tigers All-Star inching closer to return
"Riley Greene returns to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, September 1, as one of the club's call-ups after the rosters expand. The three-time All-Star has been on the IL for almost three weeks with a hamstring injury, and the Tigers have been struggling mightily in his absence. The team went 4-14 in the 18 games …
"The hope is for Riley Greene to be back with the Tigers as early as the middle of this week.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 10:11 PMRiley Greene Returns to Anemic Tigers’ Lineup: How He Can Help
Riley Greene returns to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, September 1, as one of the club's call-ups after the rosters expand. The three-time All-Star has been on the IL for almost three weeks with a hamstring injury, and the Tigers have been struggling mightily in his absence. The team went 4-14 in the 18 games …
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:10 PMRiley Greene injury update: Tigers All-Star inching closer to return
The hope is for Riley Greene to be back with the Tigers as early as the middle of this week.
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