Matt Vierling

The Tigers and Matt Vierling have agreed to a one-year deal, avoiding arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Vierling suited up for just 31 games last year due to injury, but is versatile enough for the Tigers to keep around for the 2026 season. He will look to solidify his role in spring training.

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.