Matt Vierling
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 28 2025The Tigers reinstated Vierling (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list, and he will start in center field and bat seventh against the Twins on Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling has appeared in just four major-league games this season due to right shoulder inflammation, which has led to two separate stints on the injured list. He played in seven games for Triple-A Toledo during his latest rehab outing, going 6-for-29 (.207) with four runs scored and two RBI, but he's shown enough to make his way back to the majors and will start in the outfield in his return. Trey Sweeney was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Jun 26 2025Vierling (shoulder) is slated to start at third base for Triple-A Toledo in a rehab game Thursday and also see some more time in the outfield before his return to the majors, which is likely to come within a week. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling has worked his way up from serving as the DH to seeing some time in the outfield during his rehab assignment, and he'll now shift over to third base. The team wants to see the 28-year-old take some reps at the hot corner and also play a bit more in the outfield before bringing him back to the majors. The Tigers lineup has done well in the absence of Vierling, so he may have to settle for more of a bench role initially, though he could eventually push for more playing time at third or in right field.
Jun 24 2025Vierling (shoulder) will be in the lineup Wednesday with Triple-A Toledo after being scratched Sunday due to an illness, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling had his rehab assignment slowed by the ailment but will return to game action after just a few days. The 28-year-old has gone 4-for-20 through five games on the rehab assignment and may not be far off from rejoining the big-league roster.
Jun 13 2025Vierling will start a rehab assignment at Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will play DH on Friday but is completing a throwing progression daily as part of his recovery from right shoulder inflammation. It's unclear how many games he'll need at Toledo, but he should be back on the active roster within a week or two.
Jun 10 2025Vierling (shoulder) has resumed full baseball activities, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling had to go back on the 10-day injured list in late May after just four games following a setback with his right shoulder. However, he has made encouraging progress of late and could be nearing a rehab assignment.
Jun 6 2025Vierling received an injection in his right shoulder Thursday and is expected to resume baseball activities within the next couple of days, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling started the season on the 10-day injured list after straining his right rotator cuff in late February. He returned to major-league action May 23, but after just four games he was back on the IL due to right shoulder inflammation. Vierling is close to resuming baseball activities, and how his shoulder reacts to more work will provide the Tigers a better timeline for the 28-year-old's return.
May 27 2025Vierling was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with right shoulder inflammation, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling missed the first eight weeks of the season with a strained right rotator cuff muscle and played in only four big-league games before getting shut down again. Wenceel Perez was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move.
May 24 2025Vierling is starting in center field and batting seventh against the Guardians on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday and pinch hit in the ninth inning. He's fully recovered from a right rotator cuff strain that caused him to start the season on the 10-day injured list, and he'll make his first start of the 2025 campaign Saturday. Vierling slashed .257/.312/.423 with six steals, 16 home runs and 57 RBI across 567 plate appearances during the 2024 regular season.
May 23 2025The Tigers activated Vierling (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Previous reports indicated Vierling could return as soon as Sunday, but the Tigers have elected to bring him back sooner. The 28-year-old is coming back from a right rotator cuff strain that he suffered in late February. Vierling has batted .206/.372/.441 with two home runs and one stolen base across 11 rehab games. The Tigers could ease him back into action, but Vierling should eventually be close to an everyday player between third base and the outfield.
May 12 2025Vierling (shoulder) played six innings in right field and went 0-for-3 in his rehab game with Triple-A Toledo on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he made his fifth rehab appearance for Toledo on Sunday, Vierling played defense for the first time after going 3-for-10 with a pair of home runs, a double and five walks as a designated hitter through his first four games. Since Vierling is likely to see most of his playing time in center field or at third base once he returns from the 10-day injured list, the Tigers will likely want him to remain with Toledo this week to gain more exposure to both positions prior to activating him. If all goes well, Vierling could come off the IL early next week, according to MLB.com. Vierling has been on the shelf all season due to the right rotator cuff strain he suffered early in spring training.
May 2 2025Vierling (shoulder) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Emily Waldon of Baseball America reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. 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.
Apr 8 2025The Tigers announced Tuesday that Vierling (shoulder) has been cleared to start a return-to-play throwing program, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling had already been taking live batting practice and getting in some defensive work, but his ability to resume throwing represents an important step in his recovery from a right shoulder strain, an injury he suffered early in spring training. The Tigers aren't yet offering up a target date for Vierling to make his season debut, but he's likely to gradually increase his throwing distance and volume over the next week or two before the team maps out a minor-league rehab assignment for him. With that in mind a late-April or early-May return from the 10-day injured list may be a best-case scenario for Vierling, who should handle a near-everyday role either in the outfield or at third base once he's deemed fully healthy.
Apr 4 2025Vierling (shoulder) said Friday that he has yet to start up a throwing program, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old resumed hitting a couple weeks ago and is taking part in defensive drills, but he apparently needs to strengthen his shoulder a bit more before he can begin full baseball activities. According to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News, Vierling will undergo an MRI within the next week, presumably to check the progress of the strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder.
Mar 27 2025The Tigers placed Vierling (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling was cleared to resume hitting and perform shoulder strengthening exercises Friday as the latest step in his rehab from a right rotator cuff strain. He still has a few more boxes to check before he can hope to begin a rehab assignment, but the door is still open for him to return to Detroit before May.
Mar 21 2025Vierling (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old resumed light baseball activities in early March after being shut down due to a strained rotator cuff early in camp, and he's now ramping up his rehab work. Vierling will begin the season on the injured list but could make his season debut sometime in April.
Mar 18 2025The Tigers announced Tuesday that Vierling (shoulder) has been cleared for conditioning work and defensive drills, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both Vierling and Parker Meadows seem to be at similar spots in their respective recoveries from arm injuries, as the latter has also been cleared for all activity except for throwing and hitting. Until Vierling is able to start playing catch and begin a hitting progression, it may be difficult to project when he'll be ready to make his season debut as he works his way back from a right rotator cuff strain. Once healthy, Vierling should handle a near-everyday role at third base or in the corner outfield.
Mar 7 2025Vierling (shoulder) has begun light, modified baseball activities, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not much, but Vierling being able to do anything one week after being diagnosed with a strained right rotator cuff muscle provides some optimism. Vierling won't be ready for Opening Day, and it's not yet clear how much time he might miss.
Feb 28 2025Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Vierling is dealing with a strained right rotator cuff muscle and will not be ready for Opening Day, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling has been held out of action for nearly a week already and will continue to rest before being re-evaluated. As a result, playing time could open up for Wenceel Perez in right field and Andy Ibanez at third base, where Vierling had been likely to serve on the short side of a platoon with Jace Jung.
Feb 27 2025Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday that Vierling is recovering from a right shoulder injury, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling hasn't played since Sunday, though it's unclear if he suffered the injury in the Tigers' Grapefruit League game that day or if he had been nursing the shoulder injury heading into the contest. The Tigers are expected to provide more details on Vierling's injury Friday. Vierling is expected to be a regular for the Tigers this season, with most of his playing time likely to come between right field and third base.
Feb 13 2025With free agent Alex Bregman passing up the Tigers to sign with the Red Sox, Vierling should have a clearer path to regular starts at third base, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If Bregman had joined Detroit, he likely would have played most days at the hot corner, pushing Vierling to a bench role. However, Vierling should now slot in as a primary option at third, though left-hand hitting Jace Jung figures to be in the mix too. On days when Jung enters the lineup, Vierling could slide to the outfield. This makes the veteran's 2025 fantasy outlook similar to 2024, when he slashed .257/.312/.423 with 16 home runs across 144 regular-season games.
Feb 11 2025Vierling is expected to split time between third base and the outfield once again in 2025, though the Tigers could add another third baseman before the season starts, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: During the 2024 regular season, Vierling saw 51 games of action at third and another 98 in the outfield. A similar split may develop this year, as Vierling could form a platoon with left-hand hitting Jace Jung at the hot corner, with the former shifting to the outfield on days that Jung is in the lineup. One potential complicating factor is the status of free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, who has been linked to the Tigers and his former Houston manager, A.J. Hinch. If Bregman or another third baseman joins Detroit before the season starts, both Vierling and Jung would figure to see less time at the position. Vierling would still serve in a utility role, though his fantasy value would take a hit.
Jan 9 2025The Tigers and Vierling avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.005 million contract Thursday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a substantial pay increase for Vierling, who was eligible for arbitration for the first time. The super utility player hit .257/.312/.423 with 16 home runs across 144 games for Detroit in 2024 and should see close to everyday playing time again in 2025.
Sep 28 2024Vierling isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling has tallied a hit in each of his last three games, but he'll step out of the starting nine Saturday as Jace Jung gets the starting nod at third base and bats seventh.
Sep 24 2024Vierling is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling started six of the last seven games, including three of the last four versus righties, but he'll grab a seat for this one as the Rays send right-hander Ryan Pepiot to the bump. Zach McKinstry is at third base and Wenceel Perez is in right field for Detroit.
Sep 18 2024Vierling is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will take a seat for the series finale after he had started in each of the Tigers' last three games. Wenceel Perez will fill in for Vierling in right field and will bat third.
Sep 16 2024Vierling went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 7-6 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling played a lead role for the Tigers in a key win as they continued to make up ground on Minnesota for the final AL playoff spot. The utility man's numbers don't jump off the page, but he's once again been a steady performer with a .261 batting average and .741 OPS. Vierling posted an identical .261 average last season with a .717 OPS.
Sep 14 2024Vierling is not in Saturday's lineup against the Orioles, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three days. Wenceel Perez will hit fifth and start in left field in his place.
Sep 12 2024Vierling is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Zach McKinstry will be in right field for the series finale as Vierling gets a breather. Vierling reached base four times in the first two games of the series.
Sep 8 2024Vierling is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling has a .628 OPS through six games in September and will sit Sunday for the second time in Detroit's past three contests. Zach McKinstry is starting in right field and batting seventh in the series finale.
Sep 5 2024Vierling went 2-for-5 with a solo homer, a stolen base and two runs scored in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling kicked things off for Detroit with a two-out solo homer in the top of the first before also reaching on a fielder's choice play in the third. He would then come around to score on a Colt Keith single after stealing second, marking his third multi-run effort in his last eight starts. Vierling also tallied a single in the contest, giving him back-to-back multi-hit games and he's now hit safely in 11 of his last 13 games overall. Over that latter stretch he's batting .340 (16-for-47) with two homers, four doubles, five RBI and nine runs scored.
Aug 29 2024Vierling is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Angels, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will get a standard day of rest after starting the last three games and six of the previous seven contests. Zach McKinstry, Parker Meadows and Kerry Carpenter will patrol the outfield, and Riley Greene will occupy the designated-hitter slot as the Tigers try to complete the sweep and extend their winning streak to seven games.
Aug 25 2024Vierling is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will retreat to the bench after starting in each of the past three games while going 5-for-11 with a home run, two doubles and two walks. Zach McKinstry will replace Vierling in the Detroit outfield, manning left field while batting seventh.
Aug 24 2024Vierling went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and three runs in Saturday's 13-4 win against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling scored each time he reached base on Saturday, his third game this season with three or more runs. Vierling has been hot as of late, with multi-hit games in six of his last 13 and hitting .327 over that span. The 27-year-old has 15 home runs and 49 RBI this season, both the second most among Tigers players behind Riley Greene.
Aug 21 2024Vierling is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will get a day off Wednesday after going 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 3-1 loss in the series opener. While he rests, Zach McKinstry, Parker Meadows and Kerry Carpenter will form Detroit's outfield trio.
Aug 15 2024Vierling is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling looks to be receiving a routine day off after he picked up three hits, stole a base and scored three runs in the first two games of the series. Akil Baddoo will get the start in right field for the Tigers while Vierling heads to the bench.
Aug 11 2024Vierling went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, an additional run scored and two total RBI in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Giants ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling started the game with a leadoff home run, his 14th long ball of the season. The utility player is setting a new career best with each blast, and he now has a career high 46 RBI this year as well. His .737 OPS would also be his best since recording an .843 mark across 34 games with the Phillies during his 2021 rookie campaign. Vierling should continue to see regular playing time for the Tigers in the outfield and at third base, giving him decent fantasy value as long as he stays productive at the plate.
Aug 10 2024Vierling (back) isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling was taken out of Thursday's game due to back spasms, and he'll now miss his second consecutive game as he continues to recover. Ryan Vilade will pick up another start in right field instead and bat ninth.
Aug 9 2024Vierling (back) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling left in the eighth inning of Thursday's game against Seattle with back spasms. He was initially slated to play Friday, but he will be held out of action for at least one game. Ryan Vilade will start in right field and bat sixth.
Aug 8 2024Vierling was forced to exit Thursday's contest against the Mariners early with lower-back spasms, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling left the game ahead of the bottom of the seventh inning and it's unclear when he may have suffered the injury. He finished his night 0-for-3 from the plate and can be considered day-to-day for the time being.
Jul 27 2024Vierling went 2-for-3 with three runs scored, two stolen bases and a walk in Saturday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling reached base three times in Saturday's win, and for the first time in his career, he stole multiple bases in a single game. The steals were Vierling's first of the season, and the three runs tied a season high. The 27-year-old has 13 home runs, 42 RBI, 51 runs scored, and a .744 OPS through 94 games this season.
Jul 24 2024Vierling went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling went deep in the first inning, his 13th home run of the season, but then he and the rest of Detroit's hitters went quiet the remainder of the game. The 27-year-old continues to increase his career-best total of long balls, as his previous high was the 10 home runs he hit last year. Vierling is also two RBI away from tying his career-best mark of 44, which was also set in 2023.
Jul 22 2024Vierling went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored in Monday's 8-2 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling received a day off Sunday, but he returned to the top of the lineup and didn't miss a beat as he extended his hitting streak to five games. During that time, the utility player has recorded three multi-hit efforts, pushing his overall batting average up to .256. Vierling should continue to see regular playing time for the Tigers at third base and in the outfield, and he's capable of producing decent fantasy numbers.
Jul 21 2024Vierling is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will hit the bench after going 10-for-33 (.303 average) with five extra-base hits, six RBI and seven runs while starting in each of the Tigers' last eight games either in center field or at third base. Riley Greene will cover center field Sunday, while Gio Urshela moves across the diamond and gets the nod at the hot corner.
Jul 11 2024Vierling went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 10-1 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A day after going deep and driving in three runs, Vierling stayed locked in, extending his modest hitting streak to four games. For the season, the 27-year-old is batting .249 with a .729 OPS. While his production doesn't jump off the page, Vierling does see regular playing time for the Tigers across the field, giving him some degree of fantasy utility.
Jul 10 2024Vierling went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling hit a sacrifice fly in the first inning and gave the Tigers a 4-2 lead with a two-run homer in the third. He has had a decent start to July, logging hits in five of seven contests with two home runs, five RBI and six runs scored. On the season, the 27-year-old is hitting .246 with 12 home runs, 38 RBI and 41 runs scored over 317 plate appearances.
Jul 8 2024Vierling is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling started each of the past five days after recently moving past a sore left foot, so he's likely just getting a maintenance day as the Tigers begin a four-game set with the Guardians. The 27-year-old had been splitting time between third base and the outfield of late, but he'll likely see most of his reps in the outfield for the foreseeable future after Parker Meadows (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday.
Jul 3 2024Vierling (foot) went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling had missed the last two games with a sore left foot, but he quickly got back up to speed as he recorded his career-best 11th home run of the season in the easy win. The 27-year-old has been a solid, versatile player for the Tigers the last two years, and while he's not the most exciting fantasy option, his steady playing time across the diamond does give him a path to steady value the rest of the way.
Jul 2 2024Vierling (foot) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Minnesota, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to left foot soreness and will sit again Tuesday following Monday's team off day. Vierling was hit by a pitch during Saturday's contest and had preliminary X-rays come back clean.
Jun 30 2024Vierling was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels due to left foot soreness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling suffered the injury during Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Angels, when he fouled a pitch off his foot in the top of the 10th. Preliminary X-rays came back clean, but the 27-year-old wasn't moving well in pregame workouts Sunday, per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. Vierling should be considered day-to-day and will have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery ahead of Tuesday's series opener in Minnesota.
Jun 26 2024Vierling went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored in a 6-2 loss to the Phillies on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling took Spencer Turnbull deep in the second pitch of the game for his second leadoff blast this season. Vierling now has 10 home runs through 72 games this season, which matches his career high from last season in 134 games. The 27-year-old has been hitting leadoff nearly every day for almost a month now and carries a .254/.288/.449 line for the season.
Jun 19 2024Vierling is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Atlanta, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling had made 13 consecutive starts and the Tigers are wrapping up their series with a day game after a night game, so the 27-year-old is presumably just getting some routine maintenance. With Vierling on the bench, the Tigers will open up a spot in the starting outfield for Akil Baddoo, who will man left and bat eighth.
Jun 15 2024Vierling went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 13-5 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling has homered twice over his last four contests, though both were solo shots that represent his only RBI since May 29. The outfielder is batting a modest .196 (10-for-51) over 12 contests in June, though he's still often hitting in the top third of the Tigers' lineup. Vierling is at a .266/.305/.468 slash line with nine homers, 30 RBI, 30 runs scored, nine doubles, four triples and no stolen bases through 63 games this year.
Jun 3 2024Vierling is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will get a breather for the series opener, despite being one of the hottest hitters in the Detroit lineup at the moment. While starting each of the last seven games, Vierling recorded at least one hit and produced a .438/.455/.906 slash line overall. The 27-year-old should have a hold on a near-everyday role while he's sizzling at the plate, but his absence from the lineup Monday will open up a spot in the outfield for Akil Baddoo.
May 29 2024Vierling went 4-for-8 with two home runs, three runs scored and five RBI across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader split with the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start in center field in the opener and at third base in the second contest, Vierling was locked in at the plate no matter where he was stationed on the diamond. The 27-year-old crushed a three-run homer off Jared Jones in the fifth inning of an 8-0 win to kick off the twin bill, then launched a solo shot off Paul Skenes in the sixth inning of a 10-2 loss later in the afternoon. Vierling has four long balls among eight hits over his last three games, boosting his slash line on the season to .289/.320/.503 with seven homers, 22 runs and 28 RBI.
May 26 2024Vierling hit a walk-off home run in Sunday's 14-11 victory over Toronto, finishing 4-for-6 with two home runs, four RBI and three runs scored. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling was the hero Sunday, putting an exclamation point on his career day with a three-run shot off Jordan Romano in the bottom of the ninth. The 27-year-old has earned a near everyday role for Detroit as a utility man, playing in 13 of Detroit's previous 15 contests, batting .214 with six RBI and two runs scored over that stretch. Vierling hit his first home run since May 1 and is now up to five longballs on the season to go with 23 RBI, 19 runs scored with a .278 average.
May 21 2024Vierling went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 10-3 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling picked up the start at third base and recorded his first multi-hit game in two weeks. The 27-year-old has shifted back to a utility role with Gio Urshela healthy once again, though the Tigers will continue to find spot starts for Vierling to keep the veteran Urshela healthy. Vierling's fantasy value is reduced in this setup, but he can still deliver some decent numbers on days when he's in the lineup.
May 13 2024Vierling is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he's served as the Tigers' primary third baseman while Gio Urshela (hamstring) has been on the injured list, Vierling will begin Monday's game on the bench while Zach McKinstry receives a turn at the hot corner. Urshela appears likely to return from the IL later this week, so Vierling could soon be headed to a part-time or short-side platoon role.
May 11 2024Vierling went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling's third-inning double put Detroit up 2-0, but the Tigers stagnated from there. The 27-year-old got the start at third base in this one, which is where he's seen most of his time lately with Gio Urshela (hamstring) on the injured list. Urshela recently began a rehab assignment, however, and his eventual return could push Vierling back to more of a utility role.
May 8 2024Vierling is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting each of the last four games, Vierling will move to the bench to open up third base for Zach McKinstry. Vierling owns an .879 OPS over his last 10 games and should hang on to a near-everyday role at the hot corner until Gio Urshela (hamstring) returns from the injured list.
May 1 2024Vierling went 2-for-3 with a home run, an additional run scored and three total RBI in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling connected for a two-run shot in the third inning, his third home run of the season, then drove in another run on a sacrifice fly in the eighth. The 27-year-old has been seeing regular time at third base with Gio Urshela (hamstring) out, and Vierling has responded with a solid .282 average and .758 OPS, giving him decent short-term fantasy value.
Apr 27 2024Vierling is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling has started in each of the Tigers' last six games, going 6-for-21 with three runs, one double and one triple over that span. Against Royals right-hander Brady Singer, the Tigers will start lefty-hitting Zach McKinstry at third base.
Apr 24 2024Vierling went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-5 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Gio Urshela (hamstring) and Andy Ibanez (hamstring) both on the injured list, Vierling has been seeing regular time at third base recently. He's now batting a solid .273, and the 27-year-old will retain decent fantasy value as long he's starting most days. It remains to be seen what the Tigers will do when Urshela or Ibanez returns, though Vierling will likely shift into a utility role, as he's capable of playing in the outfield as well as at the hot corner.
Apr 22 2024Vierling will start at third base and bat fifth Monday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will pick up his third straight start at the hot corner after going 2-for-7 with a walk and a run scored in the Tigers' final two games of the weekend against the Twins. With Gio Urshela (hamstring) recently joining Andy Ibanez (hamstring) on the shelf, Vierling looks poised to get regular action at third base until one of the two injured players is activated.
Apr 6 2024Vierling is not in Saturday's starting lineup against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling got the start Friday against left-hander JP Sears and finished the game 1-for-3 with a solo home run. Against Athletics right-hander Paul Blackburn on Saturday, the Tigers have shifted Mark Canha to right field, while Kerry Carpenter starts at DH.
Apr 1 2024Vierling entered Sunday's game against the White Sox as a pinch runner in the top of the ninth inning, scoring on Andy Ibanez's single. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling stayed in the game to play center field for the bottom of the ninth. After receiving the Opening Day nod in right field against lefty Garrett Crochet, Vierling was on the bench for the final two games of the series against right-handers Michael Soroka and Erick Fedde. There was some talk in spring training that Vierling could be in the mix at third base, but Ibanez, Gio Urshela and Zach McKinstry all appear ahead of him at the hot corner, meaning Vierling will likely continue to operate mostly as a short-side platoon outfielder.
Mar 20 2024Vierling remains in competition with Gio Urshela for the Tigers' third base job, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager A.J. Hinch said prior to Tuesday's game against the Phillies that "It's still very competitive who's going to get the reps at third base." Zach McKinstry and Andy Ibanez are also in the mix at the hot corner, but it's expected to come down to Urshela or Vierling. Urshela has played the most third base for Detroit this spring, but Vierling is starting there Wednesday and will handle the position two of the next three games, as well.
Mar 13 2024Vierling went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling connected for his first home run in Grapefruit League play, and it's mostly been a struggle this spring, as he's batting just .160 across 11 games. The versatile 27-year-old may have to settle for a bench role this year with Gio Urshela around to play third base, which would cut into Vierling's fantasy value.
Mar 4 2024With the Tigers adding Gio Urshela toward the end of February, Vierling may have to settle for a bench role at the start of the season, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran Urshela can fill in at other infield positions, though his most comfortable spot is third base. That could push Vierling into more of a utility role off the bench, with Spencer Torkelson, Colt Keith and Javier Baez likely locked into the other starting jobs. Vierling saw ample playing time for the Tigers in 2023 and showed some promise, finishing with a .717 OPS and 10 home runs across 134 games, but his fantasy appeal is minimal if he's not starting regularly.
Jan 7 2024Vierling is the favorite to serve as the Tigers' starting third baseman to begin the 2024 season, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling was traded from Philadelphia to Detroit last offseason, and he played at third base in 35 of his 134 games during the 2023 campaign. He slashed .261/.329/.388 with 10 homers, 63 runs, 44 RBI and six steals and should have a chance to earn regular playing time at the hot corner early in 2024. If Vierling struggles as the starting third baseman, the Tigers could turn to Zach McKinstry, Colt Keith, Tyler Nevin or Andy Ibanez at some point.
Oct 1 2023Vierling went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a two-run home run and two runs scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling finished his first season in Detroit on a positive note, blasting his 10th home run and recording his 20th and 21st doubles. The versatile 26-year-old ended up playing in 134 games, seeing his most regular run in right field, though he also played in left, center and at third base. Vierling figures to have a similar role in 2024, with his versatility carrying more value for his MLB team than for fantasy managers, though he could be an option in deeper leagues if the playing time is there.
Sep 29 2023Vierling went 2-for-5 with a triple, two RBI and one run scored in Thursday's 7-3 victory over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling struck out in two of his first three trips to the plate before driving in two runs with a single in the bottom of the seventh, tying the game at 3-3. He later added a triple but was left stranded, giving him his fifth multi-hit game this month. Even with the two-hit performance, the right fielder is still batting just .247 (20-for-81) in September with two homers, 11 RBI and 18 runs scored.
Sep 15 2023Vierling went 1-for-3 with a grand slam, a walk, a second run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling was hit by a pitch in his first at-bat and ended up coming around to score Detroit's first run of the game after stealing second. He later homered with the bases full in the bottom of the eighth to extend the Tigers' lead to seven runs, marking the first grand slam of his major-league career. He is up to nine home runs this season, which is one more than his total across his first two years in the league with the Phillies. He's batting .375 in September with two homers, seven RBI and 12 runs scored, while the stolen base was his first since July 4.
Sep 9 2023Vierling went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling extended his hitting streak to five games, with his last two contests both multi-hit efforts. That's pushed his season average up to a solid .270, to go along with eight home runs and 33 RBI. The versatile Vierling should remain a regular in Detroit's lineup down the stretch, primarily at third base, though he can play in the outfield some too.
Sep 8 2023Vierling (upper body) is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling suffered an upper-body injury during Thursday's win over the Yankees, although it's possible he wasn't going to start this one, anyway, with the White Sox throwing righty Mike Clevinger. Zach McKinstry is handling third base for the Tigers on Friday.
Sep 7 2023Vierling exited Thursday's game against the Yankees with an apparent upper-body injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling had a very productive game prior to his exit, going 4-for-5 with two RBI and four runs scored. The exact nature of the injury is unclear, though he appeared to jam his shoulder diving into first base on a pickoff attempt in the eighth inning.
Sep 5 2023Vierling is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling has a hit in five of his past six games but has just a .694 OPS during that stretch, and he'll take a seat for Tuesday's matchup in New York. Andre Lipcius will handle the hot corner and bat sixth against Gerrit Cole.
Sep 2 2023Vierling is not in Saturday's lineup against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling is hitting .182 with two runs and one RBI over his last 10 games. Recent call-up Andre Lipcius gets the start at third base while batting sixth.
Aug 31 2023Vierling is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling had started each of the last three contests and 10 of the last 11, but he'll begin the series finale on the bench. With Vierling sitting out, Zach McKinstry will occupy third base.
Aug 27 2023Vierling is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will hit the bench after he started in each of the past seven games while going 3-for-26 with three walks against 11 strikeouts. With Vierling and Akil Baddoo getting Sunday off, Andy Ibanez and Miguel Cabrera will enter the Detroit lineup at second base and designated hitter, respectively.
Aug 18 2023Vierling is not in the lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader versus the Guardians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling reached base twice as the Tigers took the first game of the double dip, but he'll begin the nightcap on the bench. Zack Short is at third base.
Aug 10 2023Vierling went 3-for-5 with a triple, an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's victory over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling's been swinging a hot bat of late -- he's now hit safely in six straight games while going 14-for-41 (.341) over his last 10 contests. The 26-year-old Vierling has seen regular playing time with the Tigers this season, and he's been making the most of it. His slash line is up to .272/.330/.394 with seven homers, 37 runs scored, 27 RBI and five steals across 348 plate appearances this season.
Aug 8 2023Vierling is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers are opting to use Kerry Carpenter in right field and Miguel Cabrera at designated hitter versus right-hander Sonny Gray. Vierling has actually hit righties better than lefties this season, but nearly all his days off have come when Detroit has faced a right-handed starting pitcher.
Jul 29 2023Vierling isn't in Detroit's lineup Saturday against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will catch a breather Saturday after going 2-for-5 during Friday's series opener. His absence will allow Kerry Carpenter to start in right field while Miguel Cabrera serves as the Tigers' DH.
Jul 24 2023Vierling is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will head to the bench for Monday's make-up game after he started in all three of the Tigers' contests with the Padres over the weekend while going a collective 2-for-12 at the dish. While Vierling rests, Kerry Carpenter will pick up a start in right field and Miguel Cabrera will enter the lineup at designated hitter.
Jul 15 2023Vierling isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling is 0-for-8 across his last three games, so he'll get a day off Saturday to regroup. Akil Baddoo, Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter will man Detroit's outfield from left to right Saturday, and Miguel Cabrera will serve as the Tigers' designated hitter.
Jul 9 2023Vierling is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling started the past nine games and will receive a day off after he hit .364/.432/.485 during that span. Kerry Carpenter will man right field while Miguel Cabrera serves as the designated hitter.
Jul 8 2023Vierling went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling was the only Detroit player with multiple hits, giving him his third multi-hit effort across his last five games. The outfielder has been solid in his first season with the Tigers, as he's now batting .284 with a .773 OPS. He should continue to hit near the top of the order, including as an occasional leadoff option.
Jun 29 2023Vierling went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 8-5 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling served as an effective leadoff man for the Tigers and helped lead them to a series victory. The outfielder didn't play in Wednesday's contest, but he's otherwise batted first in three straight games. Zach McKinstry has been the team's other main leadoff option, though Vierling has been a bit better offensively this year with a .753 OPS versus .705 for McKinstry.
Jun 26 2023Vierling went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling paced Detroit's offense from the leadoff spot in the 7-2 victory. The outfielder missed some time with a back injury this month, though he's shown no ill effects, as he's batting .429 in 13 games since returning. Vierling has been batting lower in the order recently, but his strong effort Monday could help him stick atop the lineup moving forward.
Jun 24 2023Vierling isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling is 2-for-7 with two RBI and a run scored since returning from back issues that kept him out of the lineup three straight games. He'll get a breather Saturday, as the Tigers will have Kerry Carpenter, Jake Marisnick and Zach McKinstry in the outfield from left to right.
Jun 21 2023Vierling (back) will start in center field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will check back into the Detroit outfield after a bout with back spasms kept him on the bench each of the past three games. Now that Vierling is ostensibly healthy again, Jake Marisnick will likely move back into a fourth-outfielder role.
Jun 20 2023Vierling (back) isn't starting Tuesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will now miss his third consecutive start since being scratched ahead of Sunday's game due to back spasms. It's unclear when he will return, but an IL move perhaps won't be necessary. Jake Marisnick will start in center field Tuesday batting ninth, and Andy Ibanez will get the nod in right while batting third.
Jun 19 2023Vierling (back) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling was scratched ahead of Sunday's 6-4 win over the Twins after experiencing back spasms, and he'll get at least one more day off to recover from the injury. With Vierling on the bench Monday, the Tigers will roll out an outfield of Andy Ibanez, Zach McKinstry and Kerry Carpenter from left to right.
Jun 18 2023Vierling was scratched from the lineup Sunday versus the Twins with low back spasms, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling was just activated off the injured list after missing time with soreness in his lower back, and the Tigers will not take any risks and scratch the outfielder from Sunday's finale against the Twins. For now, Vierling should be considered day-to-day.
Jun 17 2023Vierling is starting in right field and batting first in Saturday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Zach McKinstry on the bench, the Tigers will turn to Vierling in the leadoff spot. The latter has consecutive three-hit games, pushing his season batting average to .268, and he could see more opportunities at the top of the order if he stays hot at the plate. Vierling has also chipped in four stolen bases this season, though he has been caught stealing five times.
Jun 15 2023Vierling went 3-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling also got picked off when he left too early trying to steal second base, but it was a positive night overall. He started in center field before shifting over to right when Jake Marisnick entered as a defensive replacement. With Riley Greene (fibula) out, Vierling should remain a lineup staple most days. Even when Greene eventually returns, Vierling figures to be the top option in right.
Jun 14 2023Vierling is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader with Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will remain on the bench for a second straight game after being activated from the 10-day injured list Monday. Jake Marisnick will draw the start in center field and bat ninth in the matinee Wednesday.
Jun 13 2023VIerling is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling played center field in his first game back from the injured list Monday but will begin this one on the bench. The Tigers are going with Jake Marisnick in center and Zach McKinstry in right against Spencer Strider.
Jun 12 2023The Tigers activated Vierling (back) from the 10-day injured list Monday. He'll start in center field and bat sixth in Detroit's series opener with Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling has been sidelined since late May with a back issue but is ready to roll following a short rehab assignment. He's seen most of his action in right field this season, but he could end up settling into a regular role in center for the time being while Riley Greene (lower leg) is likely multiple weeks away from a return from the IL.
Jun 9 2023Vierling (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling began working out in Toledo on Thursday and will officially return to game action Friday. The 26-year-old outfielder will presumably get a handful of plate appearances in the minors before rejoining the Tigers early next week.
Jun 8 2023Vierling (back) began workouts at Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That would indicate that Vierling might be cleared to play in minor-league rehab games this weekend and could perhaps return to the Tigers' active roster early next week. The 26-year-old outfielder has been on the 10-day injured list since May 30 due to lower back soreness.
Jun 6 2023Vierling (back) tracked pitches during Matt Manning's (foot) live batting practice session Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not clear when Vierling might be ready to swing a bat again, but it's at least a small step forward that he's been cleared to do some activity. He's been sidelined since late May with lower-back soreness.
May 30 2023Vierling was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Tigers on Tuesday with lower back soreness, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling was a late scratch from Monday's lineup due to the injury and a day later he's now on the IL. He'll be eligible to return in early June, but it's not clear at this point whether he'll be ready by then. Zach McKinstry could see more action in the outfield with Vierling out, although Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) is due back soon from his own IL stint.
May 29 2023Vierling was scratched from the lineup Monday against the Rangers with back soreness, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After he was initially reported to be in the lineup, Vierling will sit out Monday's contest with a back injury. The 26-year-old said that he needs some rest, suggesting that the injury isn't a major concern. Zach McKinstry will take over in right field while Zack Short enters the lineup at third base and bats ninth in the series opener with Texas.
May 27 2023Vierling will sit Saturday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling sits after starting eight straight games, a stretch in which he hit .344 with a pair of homers. Even after that hot streak, however, he's hitting just .247/.300/.361 on the year. Zach McKinstry starts in right field Saturday.
May 22 2023Vierling went 3-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and four total RBI in Monday's 10-inning win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling led the Tigers from the seventh spot in the lineup, and the outfielder continued his good recent stretch, as this was his third multi-hit effort over the last four games. That's allowed Vierling to boost his batting average to .254 to go with a .687 OPS and four home runs. He should continue to see regular playing time in right field.
May 20 2023Vierling went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling was in a 1-for-28 slump before an off day Tuesday, but he's now collected three hits in seven at-bats since then. That's a fairly small sample size, of course, so it will take a longer stretch of success from the outfielder to get the attention of most fantasy managers. Vierling is now batting .231 with a .632 OPS and three home runs this season.
May 16 2023Vierling is absent from the Tigers' lineup Tuesday versus the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling is in the middle of a deep slump, having gone just 1-for-28 at the dish across his last seven contests, so he could use a day off. Zach McKinstry is in right field, Andy Ibanez is at second base and Nick Maton is at third.
May 8 2023Vierling is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will get a breather after he went 3-for-24 with one homer, two RBI and three runs scored while starting the last six games. Zach McKinstry will replace him in right field and bat leadoff in the series opener with Cleveland.
May 4 2023Vierling went 2-for-8 with a home run, a stolen base, two runs scored and two RBI across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader sweep of the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After singling in the eighth inning, stealing second and scoring what proved to be the tying run in a 6-5 win during the matinee, Vierling helped drive Max Scherzer from the nightcap in the fourth inning with a two-run shot. The 26-year-old outfielder has hit safely in five straight games and eight of the last 10, batting a sizzling .382 (13-for-34) over the latter stretch. The surge has boosted his slash line on the season to .281/.333/.416 with two homers, four steals, nine runs and 10 RBI in 96 plate appearances.
Apr 30 2023Vierling went 3-for-4 with two doubles and four RBI in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old's big performance in the matinee earned him another start in the nightcap, when he went 1-for-3 with a walk. Vierling is pushing hard for a consistent starting role, as he has three multi-hit efforts in his last five starts to push his slash line on the season up to .286/.345/.403 through 84 plate appearances. There are still plenty of rough edges to his game -- even with base stealing made easier by MLB's rule changes, he's gone just 3-for-7 on steal attempts so far in 2023 -- but with Austin Meadows (personal) still away from the team, Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) on the IL and Akil Baddoo producing a tepid .644 OPS, Vierling appears to be Detroit's best corner-outfield option right now.
Apr 3 2023Vierling went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in Monday's win over Houston. He was also caught stealing. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling singled three times and scored a run in the second inning but he saved the best for last with his two-run, go-ahead blast in the 11th. He took Hector Neris deep with a 108 mph rocket to dead center. Vierling snapped an 0-for-7 skid through his first two games as a Tiger.
Apr 2 2023Vierling is starting in right field and batting first in Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Tampa Bay starting lefty Jeffrey Springs, Vierling picks up the start with Kerry Carpenter heading to the bench. It looks like a straight platoon between the two at the moment, as Vierling has seen two starts in the early going, both against southpaws. That caps his season-long value a bit, though he's a sneaky value option in daily contests due to his spot atop the batting order.
Mar 30 2023Vierling is starting in right field and batting leadoff for the Tigers in Thursday's opener versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Much of Vierling's playing time, at least initially, will probably come against lefties, and he's at the top of the batting order versus Shane McClanahan. The Tigers are also going with the right-handed hitting Ryan Kreidler at third base.
Mar 20 2023Vierling is starting in left field and batting leadoff Monday versus the Blue Jays, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will return to the lineup after nursing a knee strain for the last 10 days. The outfielder has produced a .467 average with two homers, four RBI, four runs and a stolen base over 15 at-bats in six games this spring.
Mar 14 2023Vierling (knee) is on track to complete baserunning and full outfield drills by the end of the week, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling has been ramping up his running and also going through live batting practice without issue. He's made a quick recovery from a right knee strain and should be ready to play in games in about a week.
Mar 12 2023Vierling (knee) was able to perform a range of baseball activities Sunday and said he expects to return to the Tigers' spring lineup "fairly quick," though the team hasn't pinpointed a definitive target date for him to resume playing, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: More specifically, McCosky notes that Vierling was able to field grounders, shag fly balls in the outfield, take part in running and take swings in batting practice Sunday. Vierling said that the swelling in his strained right knee has already diminished since he sustained the injury early last week, and his ability to resume baseball activities suggests that the Tigers are likely viewing him as day-to-day. Assuming Vierling moves past the injury before the end of spring training, he'll likely open the season in a short-side platoon role for Detroit.
Mar 10 2023Vierling suffered a mild posterior right knee strain earlier this week, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling is slated to resume light baseball activities this weekend. That he's been cleared already indicates that the injury is minor, but a knee issue this close to Opening Day bears watching. If healthy, Vierling is in line for consistent playing time with the Tigers as a right-handed hitting fourth outfielder behind three left-handed starters.
Mar 3 2023Vierling went 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. He also stole a base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling had an excellent game, and he's now batting a robust .545 across four Grapefruit League contests. The outfielder came to Detroit in the Gregory Soto trade and should push for playing time in his first season with the Tigers, possibly on the short side of a platoon with Akil Baddoo. Detroit will want to see its new acquisition succeed, so Vierling could easily earn a larger role as the season progresses.
Jan 7 2023Vierling, Nick Maton and Donny Sands were traded from the Phillies to the Tigers on Saturday in exchange for Gregory Soto and Kody Clemens, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling got into 117 games for the Phillies last season and was exactly replacement level, per FanGraphs. His .246/.297/.351 slash line was merely good for an 81 wRC+, a number that can work for a player who's a strong defensive center fielder, but Vierling's glove fits best in a corner. You don't have to squint too hard to see more potential in his bat, however. He made an above-average amount of contact, striking out 19.6 percent of the time, and he paired that with an 85th percentile hard hit rate. A step forward at the plate could earn him a starting role, though a spot on the short side of a platoon with Akil Baddoo may be more likely.
Oct 2 2022Vierling went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an RBI triple in an 8-2 victory over the Nationals on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling got the start in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader and made the most of his opportunity with a home run and a triple en route to a three-RBI performance. Vierling is slashing .244/.297/.349 in 315 at-bats with six home runs this season.
Sep 28 2022Vierling is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling has handled a near-everyday role for the Phillies for the better part of the last six weeks, but he'll likely lose out on playing time following Nick Castellanos' return from the injured list earlier this week. He'll be on the bench for the second time in three games.
Sep 21 2022Vierling went 5-for-5 with an RBI in Wednesday's extra-inning victory against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling notched five singles in the contest, the last of which was walk-off base knock in the bottom of the 10th frame. The multi-hit performance was his third in his last 11 games, batting .378 with three doubles, four RBI and five runs scored over that stretch. On the season, Vierling now owns a .247 average with five homers, 27 RBI, 38 runs and seven stolen bases over 106 games.
Sep 14 2022Vierling isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling went 2-for-4 with a double and a run Sunday but is out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Nick Maton is starting in right field and batting eighth.
Sep 10 2022Vierling isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling has gone 3-for-15 with a double, two runs and a strikeout over the last five games but will head to the bench for the second time in the last three matchups. Nick Maton is starting in right field and batting sixth.
Sep 8 2022Vierling isn't starting Thursday against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling started the last four games and went 3-for-14 with a double, two runs, an RBI, a stolen base and two strikeouts. Nick Maton will take his place in right field and bat ninth Thursday.
Sep 7 2022Vierling will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll in the lineup for the eighth time in nine games and appears to have moved into a full-time role in the wake of Nick Castellanos (oblique) landing on the injured list Sunday. Vierling is hitting .224 with two home runs and four stolen bases in 125 at-bats since the All-Star break, so his fantasy upside will likely be somewhat limited even if he continues to receive steady playing time.
Aug 25 2022Vierling will start in right field and bat seventh in Thursday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will pick up his third consecutive start in the outfield after going 3-for-7 with a home run, a triple, a walk, two RBI and an additional run over the past two contests. Though he's been seeing steady time in the outfield of late, Vierling will soon be relegated to sharing center-field duties with Bradley Zimmer. Bryce Harper (thumb) is expected to come off the 60-day injured list as soon as Friday and will settle in as the Phillies' full-time designated hitter, at which point Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos will have to play regularly in left and right field, respectively.
Aug 22 2022Vierling is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will retreat to the bench after he went 5-for-37 with no extra-base hits and one stolen base while starting in each of the last 11 games in either left or center field. The Phillies will continue to have openings at both positions while Kyle Schwarber is limited to designated-hitter duties after a recent calf injury and while Brandon Marsh (ankle) remains on the injured list, but Vierling's opportunities may come largely against right-handed pitching moving forward. Left-handed hitters Nick Maton and Bradley Zimmer will draw the starts in left and center field, respectively, while the Reds bring right-hander Luis Cessa to the hill Monday.
Aug 16 2022Vierling will start in left field and bat ninth Tuesday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will pick up his sixth consecutive start Tuesday, as he continues to remain the primary beneficiary of Kyle Schwarber's (calf) ongoing absence. Unless Schwarber requires a trip to the injured list, however, Vierling should move back to a fourth-outfielder role before long. Vierling hasn't helped his case for earning more playing time once Schwarber is back in action after going 1-for-17 with seven strikeouts in the previous five games.
Aug 7 2022Vierling went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After sitting out both of the previous two contests, the righty-hitting Vierling re-entered the lineup Saturday against Nationals lefty Patrick Corbin. The Phillies would go on to bat around in the first inning while putting up six runs, with Vierling's two-out, three-run blast representing half of the scoring output. Vierling is back on the bench for Sunday's series finale, and he's likely to fill a short-side platoon role in center field with the lefty-hitting Brandon Marsh moving forward.
Aug 4 2022Vierling is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the newly acquired Brandon Marsh making his team debut and with interim manager Rob Thomson having already anointed him as the Phillies' everyday center fielder, Vierling looks set to serve as the team's fourth outfielder moving forward. The Phillies should continue to find room in the lineup for the righty-hitting Vierling against left-handed pitching, but the lack of reliable playing time against righties moving forward will be a big hit to his fantasy value.
Aug 3 2022Vierling went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start in center field and batting eighth against right-hander Charlie Morton, Vierling snagged his fifth steal of the year, albeit on his ninth attempt. The 25-year-old will face additional competition for playing time in center from deadline acquisition Brandon Marsh, who's expected to join the Phillies on Thursday, and Vierling's splits on the season suggest he could find himself on the short side of a platoon with the former Angel.
Jul 27 2022Vierling is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll cede center field to Odubel Herrera for the series finale after starting in each of the Phillies' last three games. Vierling is slashing an uninspiring .200/.270/.255 since the beginning of July, so it wouldn't be surprising if the playoff-hopeful Phillies sought outside help in center field ahead of the Aug. 2 trade deadline.
Jul 26 2022Vierling went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's 6-4 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old continues to see regular playing time but Vierling hasn't done much with it, slashing .190/.209/.238 with two RBI, two runs and two of his four steals on the year while starting 11 of the last 12 games. If the Phillies trade for an outfielder before the deadline, Vierling will almost certainly be the player bumped aside.
Jul 23 2022Vierling isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling started the last nine games and hit .188 with a double, two RBI, a run and a stolen base. Odubel Herrera will draw the start in center field and bat ninth Saturday.
Jul 11 2022Vierling will start in center field and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty-hitting Vierling has mostly operated as a short-side platoon player for the Phillies this season, but interim manager Rob Thomson looks like he's ready to give the rookie a fair shake as the team's primary center fielder. Vierling, who is making his third consecutive start Monday, has managed a .279 wOBA and 76 wRC+ mark against right-handed pitching this season, which is roughly on par with what the lefty-hitting Odubel Herrera (.281 wOBA, 78 wRC+) has been able to provide in those matchups.
Jul 10 2022Vierling went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI in a 4-3 loss Sunday in St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling drove in a run with a single and then stole second base in the fourth. The 26-year-old is hitting .277/.379/.468 over his last 58 plate appearances across 17 games. He has appeared at six different positions and started games at five different spots this season, proving his versatility to the Phillies.
Jul 3 2022Vierling is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will hit the bench for the series finale after he started each of the past three games, all at different positions. He was highly productive over those three contests with two hits, six walks, four RBI and three runs, so Vierling could be putting himself in contention for more work in the outfield while Odubel Herrera and Mickey Moniak continue to languish at the plate.
Jun 28 2022Vierling is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will take a seat after he went 4-for-11 with a double, a walk and two runs scored while starting in each of the past three contests. Though Bryce Harper's move to the 10-day injured list in advance of his upcoming thumb surgery should open up some additional playing time for Vierling, the 25-year-old won't necessarily be a fixture in the everyday lineup versus right-handed pitching.
Jun 26 2022Vierling will start in right field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will stay in the lineup for a third consecutive game and looks poised to see steady work against right-handed pitching after Bryce Harper (thumb) was moved to the 10-day injured list Sunday. Nick Castellanos or Kyle Schwarber will likely pick up most of the starts at DH while Harper is sidelined with the fractured thumb, clearing a spot in the outfield for Vierling. Since being recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on June 7, Vierling is slashing .293/.326/.512 with three solo home runs, a stolen base and five additional runs in 14 games.
Jun 19 2022Vierling will start in left field and bat ninth in Sunday's game in Washington, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling is making his sixth start in the Phillies' last eight games while Bryce Harper (hand) misses his third consecutive contest. Harper could be ready to go for the Phillies' series opener in Texas on Tuesday, at which point Vierling could settle into more of a short-side platoon role in the Philadelphia outfield.
Jun 17 2022Vierling went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo homers and a walk in the second half of Friday's doubleheader against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling tied the score at 1-1 with a homer off Paolo Espino in the top of the third inning. He later gave the Phillies a 6-5 lead with another solo shot off Tanner Rainey in the top of the ninth. Vierling had homered just once in 31 games this year and just three times in 65 career major-league contests heading into Friday's game.
Jun 13 2022Vierling went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 3-2 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling started at third base and batted ninth. He hit a one-out single in the ninth inning, stole second and scored on Rhys Hoskins' walkoff single. Vierling has picked up two starts in seven games since he was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, serving as more of a versatile defender off the bench. He's posted a .196/.270/.286 slash line, one home run, two stolen bases, five RBI and six runs scored through 63 plate appearances overall.
Jun 7 2022Vierling was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling spent nearly a month with the Triple-A club and slashed .271/.347/.459 with two homers, 15 runs, nine RBI and eight stolen bases over 21 games in Lehigh Valley. He'll serve as utility depth for Philadelphia after Johan Camargo (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
May 11 2022Vierling was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling made the Phillies' Opening Day roster this year, but he recently fell into a short-side platoon role. After hitting .170 with two doubles, four RBI, three runs and a stolen base over 23 major-league games to the year, he'll head to Lehigh Valley, where he should see more consistent playing time.
Apr 24 2022Vierling will start in center field and bat ninth Sunday against the Brewers, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he'll crack the lineup in the series finale with southpaw Eric Lauer on the mound, the righty-hitting Vierling looks to have lost his spot atop the depth chart in center field. The lefty-hitting Odubel Herrera returned from the injured list Friday and proceeded to start the past two games in center field against right-handed pitchers. Herrera should handle the large side of a platoon moving forward.
Apr 17 2022Vierling is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling still appears to be locked into a near-everyday role in center field while Odubel Herrera (oblique) and Mickey Moniak (hand) are on the injured list, but the rookie will nonetheless find himself on the bench for the second time this series. Manager Joe Girardi is likely just playing matchups, as the lefty-hitting Simon Muzziotti will replace the righty-hitting Vierling against right-hander Elieser Hernandez. Muzziotti's lack of extended reps above the High-A level makes it unlikely that he'll make a push for a strong-side platoon role, so Vierling's playing time still appears fairly secure.
Apr 15 2022Vierling isn't starting Friday's game against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will get a breather after he went 0-for-5 with a run, an RBI and a strikeout in the last two games. Simon Muzziotti will start in center field and bat ninth.
Apr 12 2022Vierling will sit Tuesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling started the first four games of the season in center field, as both of his potential platoon partners, Odubel Herrera (oblique) and Mickey Moniak (hand), are on the injured list. He'll get a rest Tuesday, with Simon Muzziotti taking over in center field.
Apr 7 2022Vierling is expected to start the season as the Phillies' everyday center fielder after Mickey Moniak was diagnosed Thursday with a hairline fracture in his wrist, an injury that will likely sideline him for six weeks, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Philadelphia preferred to open the season with the right-handed Vierling in a short-side platoon role in center field, but injuries to the lefty-hitting Odubel Herrera (oblique) and now the lefty-hitting Moniak have foiled those plans. Like Moniak, Herrera is trending toward a multi-week absence, so Vierling could a long leash in a near-everyday role if the Phillies don't look outside the organization for further reinforcements in the outfield. The Phillies intend to call up Simon Muzziotti from the minors to add depth in center field in the short term, but with only 50 career plate appearances above the Double-A level to his name, he's unlikely to be asked to handle the large side of a platoon.
Apr 6 2022Vierling is expected to fill the smaller side of a platoon in center field with Mickey Moniak to begin the season, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Earlier in the spring, the righty-hitting Vierling was expected to form a platoon with the newly re-signed Odubel Herrera, but those plans were scrapped after Herrera was diagnosed with an oblique strain that will likely keep him on the shelf until at least late April. Herrera's absence doesn't look as though it'll allow Vierling to move into more of a full-time role, however, as Moniak also bats from the left side and made his case for getting a longer look in the larger portion of a platoon after supplying a 1.285 OPS thus far in Grapefruit League play. The Phillies prefer not play Bryce Harper in center field and don't have many appealing alternatives on the 40-man roster capable of playing the position, so Vierling could end up getting more opportunities against right-handed pitching if Moniak struggles early on during the regular season.
Mar 15 2022Vierling appears likely to occupy the short side of a platoon in center field this season with Odubel Herrera, whom the Phillies signed to a one-year, $1.75 million deal Monday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Herrera became a free agent in November before the MLB lockout went into effect, Vierling found himself atop the depth chart when spring training commenced. However, given that Vierling has only 77 MLB plate appearances under his belt and wasn't a high-level producer for most of his minor-league career, he never appeared to be a strong bet to break camp in an everyday role. That being said, the Phillies are high on Vierling's potential, and he's being exposed to first base along with the outfield this spring as the team looks to find additional avenues for him to pick up at-bats. In his brief sample of MLB action in 2021, Vierling struck the ball hard (53.8 HardHit%) to prop up both his BABIP (.420) and batting average (.324), but he'll need to get more loft under his swing to generate the power he needs to profile as an everyday outfielder.
Sep 26 2021Vierling went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His first career homer in the big leagues came in the third inning off Wil Crowe, and it proved to be the game-winning hit as Ranger Suarez cruised to a shutout for the Phillies. Vierling has been a surprising contributor to the team's late-season push for the playoffs -- over the last 10 games, the 25-year-old is slashing .400/.448/.560.
Sep 20 2021Vierling will start at first base and bat sixth Monday against the Orioles and lefty starting pitcher John Means. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will stick in the lineup for a second straight game after he went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Mets. The 25-year-old looks like he may stick in a short-side platoon role for the Phillies for the final two weeks of the season.
Aug 31 2021Vierling was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley prior to Tuesday's game against the Nationals. He is slated to start at first base, per Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling went 3-for-7 with a stolen base and a run scored during his first two stints with the Phillies in June and July. He'll man first base Tuesday with Rhys Hoskins (abdomen), J.T. Realmuto (ankle) and Luke Williams (COVID-19) all out. Vierling will also be an option to play the outfield should he remain with the big club for an extended period.
Jul 17 2021Vierling was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling was up as the extra man for Friday's doubleheader against the Marlins. He struck out in his lone at-bat and will head back to Triple-A for now, but he should remain one of the Phillies' top options next time they need another outfielder.
Jul 16 2021Vierling was called up by the Phillies to serve as the 27th man for Friday's doubleheader against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling will likely serve as a bench bat for the day before heading back to the minors. He made his big-league debut in mid-June and went 3-for-6 in a brief cameo. The 24-year-old was excellent in 24 games for Double-A Reading this season, posting a 1.065 OPS, but he owns a .581 OPS in 18 games for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Jun 26 2021Vierling was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Vierling joined the major-league roster for the first time after his contract was selected by the Phillies on Saturday, and he went 3-for-6 with a run, a stolen base and two strikeouts while serving mainly in a depth role. He'll now head back to the minors as part of a transaction to make room for right-hander Enyel De Los Santos on the 26-man roster.
Jun 19 2021Vierling's contract was selected by the Phillies on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old outfielder struggled to a .232/.297/.329 slash line in a full season at High-A Clearwater in 2019 and didn't get the chance to turn things around last year due to the canceled minor-league season, so he's understandably not high on prospect lists. He's looked far better in 27 games at the two highest levels of the minors this season, however, hitting .354/.426/.616 with six homers and five steals while making the majority of his starts in center field. Expectations should be modest given how small that sample is and given his lack of prospect pedigree, but it's possible he's turning into at least a useful part-time player. That looks to be the role available for him for now, as it's Matt Joyce (back) who will land on the injured list in a corresponding move.