Matt Vierling
3B,LF,CF,RF - Detroit Tigers
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Matt Vierling began a hitting progression this week while continuing his daily running and defensive drills.
Fantasy Impact
Vierling continues to recover from a left oblique strain that landed him on the injured list on August 10. While he's already been ruled out for the regular season, it is possible that he returns at some point during the postseason.
Matt Vierling resumed running and throwing on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
After experiencing renewed soreness in his left oblique following a rehab game on September 12, Matt Vierling had not participated in any activity until Saturday, when he resumed running and throwing. Vierling is hopeful he can return at some point during the postseason.
Matt Vierling is completing daily rehab work but has not begun baseball activity since experiencing renewed soreness in his left oblique on September 12.
Fantasy Impact
Vierling suffered renewed soreness in his first rehab game with Triple-A Toledo, where he served as the designated hitter. There is no clear timeline for his return, and he is not expected to come back during the regular season.
Matt Vierling was pulled from his minor league rehab assignment after just one game due to renewed soreness in his oblique.
Fantasy Impact
Vierling played in one rehab game with Triple-A Toledo as the designated hitter. He is now undergoing further evaluation to determine his next steps.
Matt Vierling began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Toledo on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Vierling is nearing his return from another injury suffered this season. He should be able to return by next week.