Tigers to Reinstate All-Star at Crucial Point in Season

The Detroit Tigers, struggling in mid-season, are set to reinstate All-Star outfielder Riley Greene to bolster their lineup. Greene, a three-time All-Star and 2022 Silver Slugger winner, has been sidelined by a right hamstring strain since August 12. Greene has been a standout performer this season, hitting 16 home runs and driving in 54 runs in 117 games, boasting a .816 OPS that led the team among regular players.

The Tigers currently find themselves 5.5 games away from a postseason berth, prompting the need for a much-needed win in their upcoming three-game series against the Minnesota Twins. Greene's return from the injured list ahead of the series offers the Tigers a renewed fighting chance to secure a postseason spot.

With only four divisional games left, the Tigers have a slim 1.0% chance of making the playoffs, according to FanGraphs. However, by winning a series against the Twins, Guardians, Blue Jays, and White Sox, there is still a sliver of hope for the Tigers to make a postseason run. Greene's return will be crucial as the Tigers shift their focus to securing crucial wins in their remaining games.