Availability
Rainer (shoulder) underwent surgery in June to address a dislocated right shoulder. Before the injury ended his season last summer, he hit .294/.383/.452 with five home runs, nine stolen bases and a 13.1 percent walk rate across 149 plate appearances at Single-A Lakeland.
Fantasy Impact
Hitting activities are now permitted without restrictions. Monday brought an appearance as the designated hitter in a minor-league game on the back fields at Tigers camp. Defensive clearance has not been granted. Regular designated hitter starts could begin when the minor-league season opens later this month.
Tigers SS prospect Bryce Rainer will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery.
Fantasy Impact
Rainer had been slashing .288/.383/.448 with five home runs in his first professional season with Low-A Lakeland. The No. 11 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft will be looking to make a full recovery heading into next season.