Wenceel Perez of Tigers on IL with orbital fracture after workout accident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:46 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez has been placed on the injured list due to an orbital fracture sustained during a workout accident. The injury occurred when a pylo band snapped and struck him below the left eye. While reports indicate that there is no damage to his eye, Perez remains in Houston and is undergoing tests to further assess his condition. This incident adds to the Tigers' ongoing struggles with injuries this season. Team manager A.J. Hinch expressed concern about Perez's situation but noted the injury could have been worse.
- •Wenceel Perez lands on IL with an orbital fracture.
- •Injury occurred from a snapped pylo band during a workout.
- •There is no damage reported to his eye.
- •Perez is currently in Houston undergoing further tests.
- •The Tigers are dealing with multiple injuries this season.
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — What happened to Wenceel Perez? Tigers OF lands on IL with orbital fracture after freak accident
"This is a crazy, unfortunate injury for the Tigers' young outfielder.
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