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Who is out, doubtful or questionable, why, and when they are expected back, with the teams playing tonight first. Status changes move prices before the research does.
“Expected back” is the date the team or outlet reported: an estimate, not a promise.
| Player | Status | Injury | Expected back | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Detroit Tigers | ||||
Jake MillerSP · Jul 12Undisclosed · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Jul 12 | Day-To-Day | Undisclosed | Feb 1, 2027 | Miller opened the season on Triple-A Toledo's IL while he was recovering from October labral repair surgeries on both of his hips, but he was activated and assigned to Erie earlier in the week after completing a six rehab appearances across stops with three of the Tigers' lower-level affiliates. He made his debut for Erie on Tuesday and struck out two over three scoreless frames, but Miller apparently succumbed to a new injury coming out of that appearance. |
Bailey HornRP · Jul 17Elbow · Surgery · Left · Back Sep 1, 2027 · Jul 17 | 60-Day-IL | Elbow · Surgery · Left | Sep 1, 2027 | Horn has been on the injured list all season while working his way back from an arthroscopic procedure he underwent on his left elbow during the offseason. He was cleared to begin throwing in late May, but progress in his recovery has been slow, so he'll go under the knife once again to address the issue. He'll officially miss the entire 2026 campaign as a result, and the timing of his surgery makes it likely that he'll miss most, if not all, of the 2027 season as well. |
Burch SmithRP · Sep 25Shoulder · Surgery · Right · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 25 | 60-Day-IL | Shoulder · Surgery · Right | Feb 1, 2027 | The procedure brings an end to Smith's season, after the right-hander struggled to bounce back upon hitting the injured list May 22 due to shoulder inflammation. Before being deactivated, Smith turned in a 3.18 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB across 17 innings over 13 appearances for Detroit. The 36-year-old righty is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agency this winter. |
Colt Keith3B · Sep 21Thumb · Sprain · Left · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 21 | 10-Day-IL | Thumb · Sprain · Left | Feb 1, 2027 | He missed a couple games last week with thumb soreness, and subsequent testing revealed a sprain. The injury will bring an end to the season for Keith, who finishes with a .258/.322/.406 batting line and 10 home runs over 140 contests for the Tigers. Gleyber Torres and/or Eduardo Valencia could handle designated-hitter duties for the Tigers in the final week while Keith is out. |
Kerry CarpenterRF · Sep 26Foot · Plantar Fasciitis · Left · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 26 | 60-Day-IL | Foot · Plantar Fasciitis · Left | Feb 1, 2027 | Carpenter has been on the shelf since July 27 due to left foot plantar fascitiis, and despite the 72-80 Tigers facing long odds to secure a postseason spot, the 29-year-old isn't yet willing to close the door on a potential return. If Carpenter does end up making it back before the season ends Sept. 27, he could be limited to more of a part-time role. |
Kyle FinneganRP · Sep 17Groin · Inflammation · Left · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 17 | 15-Day-IL | Groin · Inflammation · Left | Feb 1, 2027 | Finnegan had struggled in his last two outings Sunday and Monday. Both games were in Toronto, where he gave up four earned runs on six hits with one strikeout across 1.1 innings through the two games. The Tigers still have a slim chance at making the playoffs as of Thursday, but Finnegan's season is likely over. In a corresponding move, the Tigers recalled Ty Madden from Triple-A Toledo. |
Matt VierlingCF · Sep 6Thigh · Strain · Left · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 6 | 60-Day-IL | Thigh · Strain · Left | Feb 1, 2027 | Vierling initially landed on the IL on July 31 due to a left adductor strain. He then suffered a heel injury in late August, and the pair of issues will result in Vierling being ruled out for the remainder of the regular season. He could theoretically return for the playoffs, but that might be a moot point with Detroit currently 6.5 games back of a wild-card spot. |
Parker MeadowsCF · Sep 25Arm · Surgery · Left · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 25 | 60-Day-IL | Arm · Surgery · Left | Feb 1, 2027 | Meadows doesn't appear to be a realistic candidate to return from the 60-day injured list for the Tigers' final series of the season, but he could be in store for something close to a normal offseason. The 26-year-old outfielder slashed just .250/.308/.333 with three stolen bases, three runs and two RBI over 39 plate appearances with Detroit before hitting the shelf after sustaining a fractured left radius bone in his left arm and concussion during an on-field collision April 9. |
Reese OlsonSP · Oct 9Shoulder · Surgery · Right · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Oct 9 | 60-Day-IL | Shoulder · Surgery · Right | Feb 1, 2027 | Olson missed the entire 2026 season following a right shoulder labral repair in early February. Setbacks cannot be ruled out as he works his way back from major shoulder surgery, but as things stand right now the Tigers believe he'll be ready to compete for a rotation spot during spring training. |
Trey SweeneySS · Jun 5Shoulder · Surgery · Right · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Jun 5 | 60-Day-IL | Shoulder · Surgery · Right | Feb 1, 2027 | Sweeney was sidelined with a shoulder strain during spring training and has experienced minimal improvement over the last four months despite receiving injections. He'll now undergo arthroscopic surgery and miss the entirety of the 2026 campaign. Sweeney has a career .202/.261/.313 slash line with 10 home runs, 49 RBI, 47 runs scored, five stolen bases and a 33:124 BB:K across 445 plate appearances over the previous two seasons. |
Wenceel PerezRF · Sep 11Orbital · Fracture · Left · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 11 | 60-Day-IL | Orbital · Fracture · Left | Feb 1, 2027 | Perez suffered an orbital fracture and blurred vision back in June when he was struck in the face by an exercise band. He had to be pulled off a rehab assignment in August because his vision still wasn't back to normal, and it seems Perez will run out of time to return before the curtains close on the regular season. |
Will VestRP · Aug 11Elbow · Surgery · Right · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Aug 11 | 60-Day-IL | Elbow · Surgery · Right | Feb 1, 2027 | Vest had already been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season after previously undergoing elbow surgery to address a stress fracture. He's now looking at dual rehabs and is expected to be sidelined for several months. When available this season, the 31-year-old Vest recorded a 6.08 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 27:10 K:BB across 26.2 innings. |