Tigers Place Riley Greene On Injured List
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Riley Greene on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain, with Corey Julks being called up to replace him on the roster.
- To create a 40-man roster spot for Julks, right-handed pitcher Troy Watson was designated for assignment; Watson has yet to make his MLB debut and was recently added to the 40-man roster.
- Greene has been a key player for the Tigers with a .273/.366/.450 batting line, 16 home runs, and 2.6 wins above replacement this season, making his absence a significant challenge during the team's playoff push.
- Julks, 30, has shown solid performance in Triple-A Toledo, hitting .273/.347/.453 with 15 home runs and nine stolen bases, but has struggled in previous major league stints with a .234/.288/.337 line.
- Watson, acquired from the Blue Jays in 2024, has been effective in the minors but has average strikeout rates and will need to clear waivers after being DFA’d, potentially opening the door for an overseas opportunity.
