Matt Vierling has been placed on the 10-day IL due to a right shoulder strain.

Fantasy Impact

Vierling has been ramping up activity after being shut down early in spring training. An exact timetable for a return is unknown but he could be back sooner rather than later.

Matt Vierling (shoulder) started a hitting progression this week and was cleared Friday for advanced shoulder exercises, per team updates, after resuming light activities in March.

Fantasy Impact

Vierling’s rotator cuff strain rehab, with light March activities and Friday’s clearance for hitting and strengthening, keeps him on the Tigers’ IL to start, eyeing an April return. The 28-year-old advances steadily. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should stash him, banking on his versatility for a mid-April boost to Detroit’s 2025 lineup if his shoulder recovery stays on track.

The Tigers announced Tuesday that Matt Vierling (shoulder) can resume all baseball activities except throwing, per team updates, aligning with Parker Meadows’ arm recovery progress.

Fantasy Impact

Vierling, like Meadows, got the green light Tuesday for non-throwing work as he rehabs a right rotator cuff strain, but his season debut remains unclear without a throwing timeline. He’s set for a near-daily role at third or outfield once back. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should stash him, expecting his versatility to shine for Detroit post-recovery.

Matt Vierling (shoulder) has kicked off light, modified baseball activities, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Vierling’s doing something just a week after a right rotator cuff strain diagnosis—small progress, but he’s ruled out for Opening Day with no clear return date yet. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can hold off; his multi-position value’s on pause until we get a timeline.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Matt Vierling will not be ready for Opening Day.

Fantasy Impact

Vierling was diagnosed with a strained rotator cuff earlier this week. He will rest before he is re-evaluated to resume baseball activities.