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Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 5/9/2025
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Vierling is one of those players who is probably more valuable in real-life baseball than he is in fantasy, though in 2024, he did manage his best fantasy season to date. The 28-year-old is known for his versatility, as he played at five different positions last year for the Tigers, including all three outfield spots. He saw his most time in center field followed by third base. The ability to move around the diamond makes Vierling a useful piece for Detroit, and he was a lineup regular for the Tigers down the stretch as they made a surprise postseason run. Offensively, Vierling is more of a middling option. He did manage new career highs in home runs and RBI in 2024, though only with modest totals of 16 and 57, respectively, across 144 games. Vierling also doesn't run a ton, having never reached double figures in stolen bases during his MLB career. Heading into 2025, Vierling carries some appeal in deeper formats due to his versatility and regular playing time, but managers in shallower leagues can likely find players with more upside at the plate. Read Past Outlooks

Starting rehab assignment Sunday
Vierling (shoulder) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Emily Waldon of Baseball America reports.
ANALYSIS
Vierling is in the final stages of his recovery from a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder, which caused him to start the season on the 10-day injured list. He will embark on his rehab assignment Sunday and will initially serve as the designated hitter before seeing reps in the outfield. Vierling finished the 2024 regular season with Detroit slashing .257/.312/.423 with six stolen bases, 16 home runs and 57 RBI over 567 plate appearances.
Vierling is in the final stages of his recovery from a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder, which caused him to start the season on the 10-day injured list. He will embark on his rehab assignment Sunday and will initially serve as the designated hitter before seeing reps in the outfield. Vierling finished the 2024 regular season with Detroit slashing .257/.312/.423 with six stolen bases, 16 home runs and 57 RBI over 567 plate appearances.
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Since 2023vs Left | .710 | 299 | 4 | 22 | .270 | ||||
Since 2023vs Right | .732 | 798 | 22 | 79 | .255 | ||||
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2024vs Left | .720 | 152 | 3 | 15 | .275 | ||||
2024vs Right | .740 | 415 | 13 | 42 | .250 | ||||
2023vs Left | .699 | 147 | 1 | 7 | .264 | ||||
2023vs Right | .724 | 383 | 9 | 37 | .260 | ||||
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Since 2023Home | .714 | 547 | 15 | 59 | .246 | ||||
Since 2023Away | .738 | 550 | 11 | 42 | .271 | ||||
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2024Home | .744 | 289 | 10 | 35 | .257 | ||||
2024Away | .725 | 278 | 6 | 22 | .257 | ||||
2023Home | .680 | 258 | 5 | 24 | .235 | ||||
2023Away | .752 | 272 | 5 | 20 | .285 | ||||
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Vierling played his first season in Detroit in 2023 and there were some positive signs. First and foremost, the 27-year-old saw his most consistent playing time yet at the MLB level. He played in a career-high 134 games and recorded 530 plate appearances, which blew away his previous best of 357. Vierling's best asset at this point is his versatility, as he played in all three outfield positions for the Tigers and also got some run at third base. At the plate, Vierling slashed .261/.329/.388 with 10 home runs and 44 RBI. He mostly looked like a contact hitter, with just a 33.2% hard-hit rate and .127 ISO. Unfortunately, Vierling didn't offset the lack of power with much running, as he stole only six bases in 12 attempts. The utility man has shown decent speed in the field, so there's a chance he's able to up his steals. But if that doesn't happen, Vierling is unlikely to be much more than a middling fantasy asset unless he unexpectedly develops more power.
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Nearing rehab assignment
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday on MLB Network Radio that Vierling (shoulder) should begin a rehab assignment "pretty soon," Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
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Ready to resume throwing
The Tigers announced Tuesday that Vierling (shoulder) has been cleared to start a return-to-play throwing program, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
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Not yet throwing
Vierling (shoulder) said Friday that he has yet to start up a throwing program, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
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Sent to injured list
The Tigers placed Vierling (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.
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Progressing in rehab work
Vierling (shoulder) began a hitting progression this week and was cleared Friday to advance his shoulder strengthening exercises, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Could play six positions
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told reporters Monday that Matt Vierling could play six positions, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Vierling is capable of playing all over the outfield and can handle all the infield spots outside of shortstop. Acquired in the deal for Gregory Soto this winter, the 26-year-old played in 117 games for the Phillies in 2022, slashing .246/.297/.351 while stealing seven bases and swatting six homers.
Vierling is capable of playing all over the outfield and can handle all the infield spots outside of shortstop. Acquired in the deal for Gregory Soto this winter, the 26-year-old played in 117 games for the Phillies in 2022, slashing .246/.297/.351 while stealing seven bases and swatting six homers.