Matt Vierling - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Tallies first stolen base Thursday Vierling went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 10-9 win over the Royals.

Impact Vierling got the start in center field with Javier Baez playing shortstop and rookie Kevin McGonigle sliding over to third base Thursday. The former responded by delivering his first stolen base and first multi-hit effort of the year. Vierling is seeing inconsistent playing time at the moment in his utility role, which limits his fantasy upside for the time being, but he can still produce on a per-game basis.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ragans rebounds with 6 scoreless frames, but Royals can't hang on late DETROIT -- Royals left-hander Cole Ragans had a one-run lead when he left Tuesday night’s start after throwing six scoreless innings of one-...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Tigers' Parker Meadows goes on injured list with concussion and broken arm after collision

Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows broke his left forearm and sustained a concussion during a head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene on Thursday at Minnesota a...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tigers' Parker Meadows hospitalized after head-to-head outfield collision with teammate Riley Greene

Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has been sent to a hospital for overnight observation after a head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Pops first home run in win Vierling went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and three total RBI in Saturday's 11-6 win over St. Louis.

Impact Vierling didn't appear in the contest until the fourth inning, when he lifted a sacrifice fly as a pinch hitter. In the eighth inning, he put the game out of reach with his first home run of the season with a runner on. Vierling has now appeared in five of Detroit's first eight games and has only seen 10 at-bats so far. The lack of consistent playing time limits the veteran's fantasy value, though he would be in line for an expanded role if any of Detroit's regulars went down with an injury.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' offense erupts with four home runs in 11-6 victory over the Cardinals

Kerry Carpenter, Zach McKinstry and Matt Vierling hit two-run homers and drove in three runs apiece, and the Detroit Tigers powered their way to an 11-6, rain-shortened victory ove...

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Half of Tigers' lineup notches their first homer of '26 in slugfest DETROIT -- One day after the Tigers opened their home schedule with their first shutout win of the season, they pulled out a slugfest. Kerry...

APRIL 4 • MLB.COM

AJ Hinch hints at missing Tigers piece that could get them over the hump in 2026 AJ Hinch hyped up Matt Vierling's return as he enters a big comeback year with the Tigers.

MARCH 20 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Continues torrid spring Vierling, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays, is sporting a 1.039 OPS this spring.

Impact Vierling has gone 11-for-31 with six extra-base hits and seven RBI in 11 Grapefruit League contests to date. The 29-year-old is expected to serve as a fourth outfielder and possible infield option this year, though his strong play could ultimately lead to elevated playing time. Parker Meadows and Wenceel Perez are struggling this spring, and both are candidates to cede time to Vierling if the latter continues to outperform them at the plate into the regular season.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Off to strong spring start Through six Grapefruit League games, Vierling has gone 8-for-15 with two walks, a double, a triple and a home run.

Impact Vierling was particularly effective Friday, when he went 3-for-3 with a home run, three total runs scored and four RBI against the Red Sox. The utility player had an injury-marred 2025 campaign, but he's been healthy so far in his camp, and his early production is a promising sign. Vierling likely won't have a regular starting role when the regular season gets underway, though he should still see plenty of playing time at multiple positions for the Tigers.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo exits spring training game after play at plate

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo has left an exhibition game because of right side abdominal discomfort

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Tigers reveal unorthodox way they handled Matt Vierling, Parker Meadows' injuries For most teams, throwing injuries involving position players are treated as routine setbacks. A little rest, some strengthening work, and a...

FEBRUARY 21 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Feels fully healthy Vierling (oblique) has been working out at full strength and should be fully ready to go for the start of the regular season, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Recurring shoulder problems and a late-season oblique strain limited Vierling to just 31 regular-season games and 100 plate appearances in 2025, and he missed Detroit's postseason run entirely. However, the versatile 29-year-old has had ample time to recover in the offseason, and he seems to be fully healthy for the start of the 2026 campaign. Vierling projects as the Tigers' top backup in the corner outfield spots, and he can play in center and at third base as well. He's likely a more valuable asset in real baseball than he is in fantasy, but he could have some utility if he's able to log regular at-bats and get back to his production from 2024, when he recorded 16 home runs, 57 RBI and a .735 OPS across 144 regular-season contests.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Versatile Vierling ready to roll thanks to help from pitching coach LAKELAND, Fla. -- Tigers assistant pitching coach Robin Lund had a simple question for outfielder/third baseman Matt Vierling shortly after...

FEBRUARY 16 • MLB.COM

Avoids arbitration The Tigers and Vierling avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.255 million contract Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Vierling was limited to just 31 games in 2025 due to injury, slashing .239/.310/.307 in those contests. He'll enter spring training healthy and look to carve out a regular role again with Detroit in 2026. Vierling with be eligible for salary arbitration a final time in 2027.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners host the Tigers in ALDS Game 5

The Seattle Mariners take on the Detroit Tigers on Friday in Game 5 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Mariners take 2-1 ALDS lead into Game 4 against Tigers

The Detroit Tigers and the Seattle Mariners take the field in Game 4 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers and Mariners tied 1-1 ahead of ALDS Game 3

The Detroit Tigers and the Seattle Mariners play in Game 3 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers lead Mariners 1-0 ahead of ALDS Game 2

The Seattle Mariners and the Detroit Tigers play in Game 2 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Detroit Tigers roster prediction for ALDS in MLB postseason vs Seattle Mariners Detroit Tigers need to set their 26-man roster for the ALDS against the Seattle Mariners, which could include Colt Keith and Matt Vierling.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Seattle Mariners host the Detroit Tigers in ALDS Game 1

The Seattle Mariners square off against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday in Game 1 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians and Tigers meet in decisive AL Wild Card Series Game 3

The Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers take the field in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Possible option for ALDS Vierling (oblique) is an option to be added to the roster if the Tigers advance to the ALDS, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Vierling had to be pulled off a rehab assignment after suffering a setback with his left oblique in mid-September. He's been progressing of late, though, having taken 40 swings Monday as he works out at the Tigers' Triple-A affiliate in Toledo. Vierling has been limited to only 31 games this season due to injury and isn't a given to be added to the roster even if he's deemed 100 percent.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers try to sweep Guardians in AL Wild Card Series

The Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers play in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians host the Tigers in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

The Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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