Overview
- Torres last played on May 2 and was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 4 after sustaining a left oblique strain.
- He can do defensive work and running but cannot swing without pain, recently tried batting in the cage, felt discomfort, and is taking short rest before testing swings again with hopes of beginning rehab games next week.
- Since Torres went on the injured list the Tigers have averaged about 2.4 runs per game, hit under .200 during the skid, and gone 15-for-115 with runners in scoring position, including eight games with no RISP hits.
- Manager A.J. Hinch says losing Torres’ consistent on-base ability has forced lineup moves such as moving Dillon Dingler toward the top of the order and inserting Colt Keith into different spots, which altered RBI opportunities in the middle of the lineup.
- Torres’ absence compounds roster strain from earlier pitching injuries, including Tarik Skubal’s recent elbow surgery, and Torres says the extended layoff has been emotionally tough as he tries to time a safe return.