Tigers Place Gleyber Torres On IL With Oblique Strain
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Key Points:
- The Detroit Tigers have placed second baseman Gleyber Torres on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 4th due to a left oblique strain, with infielder Jace Jung recalled to fill the roster spot.
- Torres left Saturday’s game with left side tightness and, despite initial hopes, the team has decided to sideline him, impacting the lineup given his strong on-base performance and 111 wRC+ this season.
- The Tigers are already dealing with multiple infield injuries, including Trey Sweeney (shoulder), Zach McKinstry (hip/abdominal), and Javier Báez (ankle), leading to frequent roster adjustments.
- With Báez sidelined, Kevin McGonigle is expected to cover shortstop regularly, while second and third base duties will likely rotate among Colt Keith, McKinstry, Jung, and Hao-Yu Lee.
