Overview

• Matt Vierling was placed on the 10-day injured list after tests confirmed a mild left oblique strain, marking his third IL stint of the season.
• The Tigers recalled shortstop Trey Sweeney from Triple-A Toledo and inserted him directly into the starting lineup at Comerica Park.
• Wenceel Pérez fouled a ball off his right foot on Saturday, is held out of Sunday’s lineup but remains available as a pinch-hitter.
• Javier Báez will take on an expanded role in center field alongside Pérez until Parker Meadows completes his recovery.
• Detroit’s organizational depth and positional flexibility face a critical test as key players recover and the team’s AL Central lead narrows.