Tigers Pérez homers in 1st at-bat in return to action after being sidelined with back inflammation
- Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Pérez homered in his first at-bat on May 27, 2025, in Detroit against the San Francisco Giants.
- Pérez was activated and joined the team after spending time with Triple-A Toledo on a rehab stint, following his absence all season due to lower back inflammation.
- In the second inning, he launched a solo home run off San Francisco's Logan Webb, shortly after teammate Matt Vierling was sidelined due to shoulder issues and placed on the injured list.
- Pérez went 1-for-3 at the plate, striking out twice, as the Tigers, who lead the American League, secured a 3-1 victory.
- Pérez’s return provides offensive depth after hitting.242 with nine homers in 112 games as a rookie last season while Vierling’s injury further strains the roster.
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Tigers Pérez homers in 1st at-bat in return to action after being sidelined with back inflammation
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Read Full ArticleTigers' Pérez Returns Strong with Home Run as Vierling Heads Back to IL
The Detroit Tigers face another setback as outfielder Matt Vierling is placed on the 10-day injured list with shoulder inflammation just as Wenceel Pérez returns from his 60-day injured list. Pérez made a strong season debut, hitting a home run in his first at-bat, contributing to a 3-1 victory over the Giants. Meanwhile, Vierling's injury raises concerns after he had just recently returned from a two-month absence due to a rotator cuff strain. …
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