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Tigers Pause Matt Vierling’s Rehab Over Oblique Soreness

With 12 games remaining, his availability for a late-season return is in doubt pending medical review.

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Aug 9, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers right fielder Matt Vierling (8) hustles back to first base to avoid being doubled off on a fly ball to deep right field against the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Detroit halted Vierling’s rehab assignment after renewed discomfort in his left oblique and sent him for further evaluation.
  • Manager A.J. Hinch said Vierling is still feeling similar soreness and that multiple doctors will reassess the risk and timeline.
  • Vierling has been out since Aug. 11 with the oblique strain, his third injured-list stint of 2025 after rotator cuff and right shoulder issues.
  • Limited to 100 plate appearances this season, he is batting .239 with one home run, leaving his 2025 return uncertain with the regular season winding down.
  • The Tigers, who lead the AL Central, recalled left-hander Brant Hurter as bullpen help nears with Paul Sewald eyeing activation later this week and Kyle Finnegan trending toward a return.