Tigers' Trey Sweeney undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery

4 sources1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:20 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Tigers' Trey Sweeney undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery
Summary

Trey Sweeney's 2026 season is over after he underwent right shoulder surgery earlier this week. The shortstop, acquired by the Detroit Tigers from the Dodgers in 2024, had been attempting to recover from this shoulder injury since before spring training. Manager AJ Hinch stated that conservative treatments were unsuccessful, making surgery the only option. Sweeney had been a regular starter for the Tigers and played in the postseason over the past two seasons, posting a.202 batting average with 10 home runs in 154 games.

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  • Trey Sweeney underwent right shoulder arthroscopy surgery.
  • Sweeney was acquired by the Tigers in 2024.
  • He struggled with a shoulder injury since spring training.
  • Manager AJ Hinch confirmed the necessity of surgery.
  • Sweeney was a regular starter before this season.
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  • 9:20 PMYahoo SportsTigers SS Trey Sweeney out for season after shoulder surgery
  • 9:08 PMYahoo SportsTigers' Trey Sweeney has season-ending shoulder surgery
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Detroit Tigers shortstop Trey Sweeney had an arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder and will miss the rest of the 2026 season.

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The season is over for shortstop Trey Sweeney. More accurately, it never began.

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