Niko Goodrum

Detroit Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum went 2-for-3 with a homer in a 13-9 Grapefruit League win over the Red Sox on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Goodrum is now hitting a cool .429 during the spring. The veteran has been dealing with a groin injury during the spring but he appears to be over that issue now. He has some fantasy upside as a power/speed threat this season.

Niko Goodrum is battling a sore groin, but could return to game action as soon as Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Goodrum dealt with a groin issue last season, and did not play after August 23 due to the injury. It is concerning that a similar issue is popping up for Goodrum, but the Tigers do not seem overly concerned at this point.

Niko Goodrum (groin) may not be able to play again this season. "It just depends on how he does after the recovery," Gardenhire said, regarding Goodrum's chances of returning from the 10-day injured list. "He's going to have to lay off of baseball activities so, we'll see. I'm sure he will try to get back and play a little bit. But we'd be pushing the envelope with that."

Fantasy Impact

Goodrum was placed on the IL over the weekend after aggravating his left groin August 17th. After meeting with Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia on Monday, Goodrum's injury was reclassified as an adductor strain. He won't be cleared to resume on-field work until at least mid-September. Willie Castro and Ronny Rodriguez will replace Goodwin in the Tigers infield.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum injured his left groin in a 9-6 win over the Twins on Friday. He went 0-for-1 with a walk before departing early.

Fantasy Impact

The Tigers placed Goodrum on the 10-day injured list after the game concluded. The speedy infielder is hitting .248 with 12 homers, 61 runs, 45 RBI, and 12 steals.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 6-3 loss to the Astros on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Goodrum made his return to the lineup after having missed almost a week with a groin injury. The speedy infielder is hitting .249 with 12 homers, 61 runs, 45 RBI, and 12 steals.