Tigers provide updates on Riley Greene, Justin Verlander injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Detroit Tigers announced positive news regarding Riley Greene and Justin Verlander during their medical update on August 28. All-Star outfielder Greene participated in base running drills and may play for Triple-A Toledo this weekend as he recovers from a right hamstring strain. Manager AJ Hinch indicated that Verlander, sidelined since April with hip and hamstring injuries, has begun throwing off a slope and is progressing towards bullpen sessions. In contrast, outfielder Matt Vierling was recently shut down due to heel soreness after nearing a rehab stint for an adductor strain. The Tigers are scheduled to start a new series against the Twins on Monday.
- •Riley Greene is likely to play for Triple-A Toledo soon.
- •Justin Verlander is progressing toward bullpen sessions.
- •Matt Vierling has been shut down due to heel soreness.
- •The Tigers face the Twins starting Monday.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers give encouraging updates on Riley Greene, Justin Verlander
"The one piece of negative injury news involved outfielder Matt Vierling. He has been shut down with heel soreness, just as he neared a rehab stint.
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