Detroit Tigers Place Another Outfielder on Injured List Prior to Finale vs. Guardians
The Tigers placed James Outman on the seven-day concussion IL and recalled Trei Cruz as Detroit’s outfield injuries continue to pile up.
The Detroit Tigers have placed outfielder James Outman on the seven-day concussion injured list, following a play in Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Outman remained in the game after the incident, but the team opted to place him in concussion protocol the next day. To accommodate the loss of Outman, the Tigers recalled outfielder Trei Cruz from Triple-A Toledo to join their active roster.
Despite his recent struggles at the plate, Outman has provided the Tigers with power and versatility in the outfield throughout his major-league career in 2026. With Outman sidelined, Javier Báez has been called upon to start in left field for Thursday's series finale against Cleveland. With several outfield options already on the bench due to injuries, including Riley Greene, Kerry Carpenter, Matt Vierling, and Outman himself, the Tigers will have to rely on outfielders like Báez, Max Clark, and Ben Malgeri to fill the void during this crucial stretch of the season.
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