Detroit Tigers
· 2026-06-28
The Detroit Tigers are dealing with several injuries, including Wenceel Pérez's orbital fracture.
Pérez suffered an orbital fracture on June 16 when a plyometric band struck him below his left eye.
He returned to Detroit on June 19 and is feeling better, but his return to the team is uncertain.
The 26-year-old outfielder had hit .180 with seven home runs before the injury.
Parker Meadows has been on the injured list since April 9 with a left radius fracture, concussion, and right mouth laceration.
The center fielder underwent surgery for the left radius fracture, which has been a slow-healing process.
Before the injury, Meadows hit .250 with two walks and 10 strikeouts in 12 games.
Gleyber Torres is sidelined with a left oblique strain, his second in two months.
The second baseman received a cortisone shot on June 19, but has not resumed baseball activities.
Torres had hit .280 with four home runs before the latest injury.
The Detroit Tigers are currently 13th in the American League with a 35-48 record, having lost 6-8 to the Houston Astros on June 27.
Manager A.J. Hinch said Pérez's fracture doesn't require surgery, but the team needs to pay attention to the bone healing.
Hinch also mentioned that Torres' recovery will be a slow process.
The injuries have impacted the team's performance, and their return is eagerly awaited.