The Detroit Tigers are navigating a storm of injuries that has tested their depth like never before—and the season is still young. From key pitchers to everyday position players, the IL list is growing, but the team's resilience is being put to the test.

"Stuff happens," said catcher Dillon Dingler, shrugging off concerns about the mounting injuries. "Most teams go through it every year. We just have to find our way through. We’re going to play good ball, tight ball from here on out and we’re going to find a way."

The trouble started early. Spring training saw starting pitchers Reese Olson and Troy Melton, plus reliever Beau Brieske, go down. Then came Justin Verlander, hitting the IL after just one start. A frightening collision between center fielder Parker Meadows and Riley Greene on April 9 left Meadows with a broken forearm.

Since then, the parade of players heading to the sideline has felt relentless. No. 3 starter Casey Mize. Relievers Connor Seabold and Will Vest. Utility players Zach McKinstry and Javier Báez. Second baseman Gleyber Torres has been unavailable for the last two days. And the biggest blow came Monday: ace Tarik Skubal is set for arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow.

"A team takes the body blow, the upper cut, the punch and it hits you for a minute," manager AJ Hinch said. "Then you have to get back to competing. We have to find a different way to win and then get to tomorrow. We have to take that mentality to overcome this injury (Skubal) in particular, but also all the ones before that. It's a test. You can't deny it's a big blow. But they aren't going to cancel the season. We've got to go play."

There's no time for wallowing in baseball, and the Tigers—perhaps more than most teams—are built to absorb these shock waves. The 40-man roster is deeper than it has been in years, stocked with multi-positional players and versatile arms. Rookie Hao-Yu Lee has stepped in at third and second base. Kevin McGonigle, the reigning rookie of the month, has handled the full load at shortstop without showing signs of stress. Matt Vierling and Wenceel Perez have filled the void in center field. And McKinstry returned to active duty Tuesday, giving the lineup a much-needed boost.

For Tigers fans, this is a test of depth and grit. But if there's one thing this team has shown, it's that they're ready to fight through the adversity—one game at a time.