Demoted Tigers Shortstop Reports Quickly to Toledo: ‘He Knows He Has Work to Do’

Detroit Tigers option Trey Sweeney to Triple-A Toledo as Matt Vierling returns from injury

In 2025, Tigers shortstop Trey Sweeney is hitting .221 with four home runs and a .594 OPS across 70 games. He is worth minus-5 defensive runs saved.

Tigers activate OF Vierling (shoulder) off IL

The Tigers activated outfielder Matt Vierling (shoulder inflammation) from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Tigers Activate Matt Vierling From IL, Option Struggling Youngster

The Detroit Tigers made a notable roster move on Saturday.

Tigers reinstate Matt Vierling from injured list, option shortstop to Toledo

DETROIT -- Matt Vierling is back, and this time he hopes to stick around for a while.

Trey Sweeney Adds to Toledo's Infield Logjam - Tigers Minor League Report

With Matt Vierling coming back from the IL, someone had to go down. The player that was chosen was Trey Sweeney, who has been struggling at the plate, just 3-for-17 over his last 11 games. (.176/.263/.294) “Someone has to go with Matty (Vierling) coming back. We’ve gotta get Trey back on the field, playing a little bit more. Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. We see some things that he can do, defensively, offensively, and just get him back…

Vierling (shoulder) rejoins Tigers; Sweeney optioned to Triple-A

DETROIT -- For the second time in five weeks, the Tigers have Matt Vierling back from the injured list, adding another valuable, versatile bat to their already productive lineup. They’re optimistic they have a plan to keep his shoulder issues, which have stubbornly hampered his season since Spring Training, behind