The injury bug has struck the Detroit Tigers once again, and this time it's infielder Gleyber Torres feeling the pinch. The team announced Wednesday that Torres has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a mild left oblique strain, a frustrating setback for both the player and a roster already dealing with its share of health woes.
Torres had been sidelined for three games after experiencing soreness in his left side, and despite his best efforts to return, the injury just wasn't ready to cooperate. He went through defensive drills on Monday and took batting practice on Tuesday, hoping to be back in the lineup by Wednesday. But as manager AJ Hinch explained, the recovery has been slow and steady—but not quite steady enough.
"Gleyber has been getting treatment and getting looked at," Hinch said. "It continues to be stagnant. He's been doing some work—throwing, running a little bit, and swinging the bat, albeit not at full speed. It's hard. Nothing happened. We kept waiting and he was hopeful. This was the targeted day (for his return), but it's been a full series and he hasn't been available to us."
To fill the roster gap, the Tigers recalled infielder Jace Jung, adding a fresh bat and some defensive flexibility as the team navigates this latest hurdle. Jung's arrival brings a spark of energy, but the Tigers will miss Torres's steady presence in the infield and his ability to drive in runs.
In other Tigers news, Hinch also noted that the team is awaiting word from the league regarding pitcher Framber Valdez, who hit Boston's Trevor Story in the back after allowing two home runs in Tuesday's game—a moment that's sure to stir conversation around the league. Additionally, ace Tarik Skubal was scheduled for surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow on Wednesday, though no update has been provided yet.
For now, the Tigers will look to regroup and keep their momentum alive, even as the injury list grows. Whether you're a player or a fan, staying resilient is part of the game—and having the right gear to power through the season makes all the difference.