Tigers give encouraging updates on Riley Greene, Justin Verlander
The one piece of negative injury news involved outfielder Matt Vierling. He has been shut down with heel soreness, just as he neared a rehab stint.
Detroit's Tigers recently shared medical updates on three key players: Riley Greene, Justin Verlander, and Jack Flaherty. The most positive news involves Greene, who has been out since August 12 due to a right hamstring strain. According to manager AJ Hinch, Greene has been participating in base running drills, and it appears he is as close as possible to being cleared for a rehab assignment.
Hinch hopes to have Greene in a game with Triple-A Toledo on Saturday or Sunday, beating the minor league's Monday off-day. Verlander, who has been sidelined since April, has also seen significant improvement. He is now throwing off the mound and close to starting bullpen sessions, which could lead to live pitching opportunities.
The team is optimistic about Verlander's chances of returning, despite his announcement to retire at the end of the season. Flaherty, another pitcher, is expected to continue his bullpen sessions this weekend, with the possibility of moving on to live pitching if his performance remains solid. Meanwhile, outfielder Kerry Carpenter is expected to be released from his protective boot soon, and Matt Vierling, who was close to returning from a left adductor strain, now faces a setback due to heel soreness.
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