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Injury report
- Kerry Carpenter RF 60-Day IL
Left Foot (Plantar Fasciitis) · Expected back Feb 1, 2027 · Updated Sep 26
The Tigers announced Friday that Carpenter (foot) has ramped up his running and hitting progression with the hope of returning from the injured list before the end of the season, MLB.com reports.
- Burch Smith RP 60-Day IL
Right Shoulder (Surgery) · Expected back Feb 1, 2027 · Updated Sep 25
Smith underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder Aug. 31, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
- Parker Meadows CF 60-Day IL
Left Arm (Surgery) · Expected back Feb 1, 2027 · Updated Sep 25
The Tigers announced Sept. 18 that Meadows (arm) has been taking part in a hitting progression at the team's spring training facility in Florida, MLB.com reports.
- Colt Keith 3B 10-Day IL
Left Thumb (Sprain) · Expected back Feb 1, 2027 · Updated Sep 21
The Tigers placed Keith on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a left thumb sprain.
- Troy Melton SP 15-Day IL
Right Arm (Soreness) · Expected back Feb 1, 2027 · Updated Sep 21
The Tigers placed Melton on the 15-day injured list Monday due to right arm fatigue.
- Kyle Finnegan RP 15-Day IL
Left Groin (Inflammation) · Expected back Feb 1, 2027 · Updated Sep 17
The Tigers placed Finnegan on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to Wednesday, with left groin inflammation.
- Wenceel Perez RF 60-Day IL
Left Orbital (Fracture) · Expected back Feb 1, 2027 · Updated Sep 11
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Perez (orbital) is "most likely" done for the season, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
- Matt Vierling CF 60-Day IL
Left Thigh (Strain) · Expected back Feb 1, 2027 · Updated Sep 6
The Tigers transferred Vierling (adductor/heel) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
- Will Vest RP 60-Day IL
Right Elbow (Surgery) · Expected back Feb 1, 2027 · Updated Aug 11
Vest (elbow) underwent hip surgery Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
- Bailey Horn RP 60-Day IL
Left Elbow (Surgery) · Expected back Sep 1, 2027 · Updated Jul 17
Horn (elbow) will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
- Jake Miller SP 7-Day IL
Undisclosed (Not Specified) · Expected back Feb 1, 2027 · Updated Jul 12
Double-A Erie placed Miller on its 7-day injured list Sunday due to an unspecified issue.
- Trey Sweeney SS 60-Day IL
Right Shoulder (Surgery) · Expected back Feb 1, 2027 · Updated Jun 5
Sweeney will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery this week, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
- Reese Olson SP 60-Day IL
Right Shoulder (Surgery) · Expected back Mar 1, 2027 · Updated May 8
The Tigers placed Olson on the 60-day injured list Tuesday after he underwent a right shoulder labral repair Feb. 2 that will result in him missing the 2026 season.
Roster
Pitchers
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Ht | Wt | B/T | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Beau Brieske | RP | 28 | 6' 3" | 200 | R/R | |
| 9 |  Jack Flaherty | SP | 30 | 6' 4" | 225 | R/R | |
| 21 |  Jackson Jobe | SP | 24 | 6' 2" | 190 | R/R | |
| 35 |  Justin Verlander | SP | 43 | 6' 5" | 240 | R/R | |
| 36 |  Ty Madden | RP | 26 | 6' 3" | 215 | R/R | |
| 37 |  Enmanuel De Jesus | RP | 29 | 6' 3" | 190 | L/L | |
| 38 |  Drew Anderson | RP | 32 | 6' 3" | 205 | R/R | |
| 43 |  Jackson Wolf | SP | 27 | 6' 7" | 205 | L/L | |
| 48 |  Brant Hurter | RP | 28 | 6' 6" | 250 | L/L | |
| 51 |  Drew Sommers | RP | 26 | 6' 3" | 250 | L/L | |
| 52 |  Troy Melton 15-Day-IL | SP | 25 | 6' 4" | 210 | R/R | |
| 54 |  Keider Montero | SP | 26 | 6' 1" | 145 | R/R | |
| 55 |  Tyler Kinley | RP | 35 | 6' 4" | 220 | R/R | |
| 58 |  Jacob Waguespack | RP | 32 | 6' 6" | 228 | R/R | |
| 59 |  Framber Valdez | SP | 32 | 5' 11" | 230 | R/L | |
| 60 |  Jake Miller Day-To-Day | SP | 25 | 6' 2" | 185 | L/L | |
| 62 |  Yilber Diaz | RP | 26 | 6' 0" | 190 | R/R | |
| 64 | Andrew Sears | SP | 24 | 6' 3" | 200 | L/L | |
| 66 |  Sawyer Gipson-Long | RP | 28 | 6' 4" | 225 | R/R | |
| 67 |  Kyle Finnegan 15-Day-IL | RP | 35 | 6' 2" | 198 | R/R | |
| 74 |  Kenley Jansen | RP | 39 | 6' 5" | 265 | B/R | |
| 75 |  Brenan Hanifee | RP | 28 | 6' 5" | 215 | R/R | |
| 77 |  River Ryan | SP | 28 | 6' 2" | 195 | R/R | |
| 87 |  Tyler Holton | RP | 30 | 6' 2" | 200 | L/L |
Catchers
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Ht | Wt | B/T | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  Dillon Dingler | C | 28 | 6' 1" | 210 | R/R | |
| 49 |  Thayron Liranzo | C | 23 | 6' 1" | 195 | B/R |
Infielders
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Ht | Wt | B/T | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Kevin McGonigle | SS | 22 | 5' 9" | 187 | L/R | |
| 17 |  Jace Jung | 3B | 26 | 5' 11" | 205 | L/R | |
| 18 |  John Peck | SS | 24 | 6' 0" | 185 | R/R | |
| 20 |  Spencer Torkelson | 1B | 27 | 6' 1" | 220 | R/R | |
| 25 |  Gleyber Torres | 2B | 29 | 5' 10" | 205 | R/R | |
| 28 |  Javier Baez | SS | 33 | 5' 11" | 190 | R/R | |
| 33 |  Colt Keith 10-Day-IL | 3B | 25 | 6' 2" | 211 | L/R | |
| 50 |  Hao-Yu Lee | 2B | 23 | 5' 9" | 190 | R/R |
Outfielders
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Ht | Wt | B/T | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |  Max Clark | CF | 21 | 5' 11" | 205 | L/L | |
| 31 |  Riley Greene | LF | 26 | 6' 2" | 200 | L/L | |
| 34 | Brett Callahan | LF | 24 | 6' 0" | 195 | L/R | |
| 39 |  Zach McKinstry | RF | 31 | 5' 11" | 180 | L/R | |
| 44 |  Corey Julks | LF | 30 | 5' 11" | 220 | R/R | |
| 53 |  Ben Malgeri | RF | 26 | 6' 1" | 215 | R/R |
Designated Hitter
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Ht | Wt | B/T | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 |  Eduardo Valencia | DH | 26 | 6' 1" | 180 | R/R |
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