Particle.news
Download on the App Store
4 ARTICLES
·
last mo.

Tigers' Matt Vierling to Miss Opening Day with Shoulder Injury

The Detroit Tigers' utility player is sidelined due to a strained rotator cuff, with no clear timeline for his return.

Feb 23, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling (8) takes batting practice before a game against the New York Yankees during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images/File Photo
Image
Image

Overview

  • Matt Vierling, a key utility player for the Detroit Tigers, has been diagnosed with a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder.
  • Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Vierling will miss Opening Day on March 27 against the Los Angeles Dodgers and will be re-evaluated after a rest period.
  • Vierling played 144 games in 2024, achieving career-best stats including 16 home runs, 57 RBIs, and a .257 batting average.
  • The Tigers are considering internal replacements, with options including Zach McKinstry and Wenceel Pérez, though neither fully matches Vierling’s versatility and experience.
  • This injury adds to a growing list of concerns for the Tigers, who are already dealing with injuries to other key players such as Parker Meadows, Wilmer Flores, and Alex Cobb.