Riley Greene
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Jun 29 2025Greene went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene doubled the Tigers' lead to 2-0 with his fourth-inning blast. It was his second homer in as many days, and he's hit six long balls while adding 19 RBI over his last 15 games. For the season, the outfielder has a .296/.348/.539 slash line, 19 homers, 63 RBI, 47 runs scored, 21 doubles and a stolen base across 83 games.
Jun 28 2025Greene went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 10-5 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Bailey Ober deep in the fifth inning, one of four Detroit long balls off the right-hander. Greene has been red hot in June, batting .365 (35-for-96) over 25 contests with five of his 18 homers on the season, as well as nine doubles, 15 runs and 22 RBI.
Jun 25 2025Greene went 4-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 11-4 rout of the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old is on a tear, banging out at least three hits in three of his last four games and multiple knocks in eight of his last 14. During that blistering stretch, Greene is slashing .418/.468/.764 with seven doubles, four homers, 12 runs and a whopping 19 RBI.
Jun 22 2025Greene went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene was the catalyst for Detroit out of the cleanup spot as he wrapped up a strong series against Tampa Bay on the road. Across the three games, the outfielder went 6-for-10 with four extra-base hits, four RBI and five runs scored. Greene is now batting .291 with an .875 OPS for the season, and he remains a strong fantasy asset with plenty of upside.
Jun 21 2025Greene went 3-for-4 with one walk, two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 14-8 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene got the Tigers on the board in the third inning with a three-run homer to center field, and he tacked on another run in the eighth with a solo shot to right. It was Greene's third multi-homer game of the season, and his 17 homers are tied with Junior Caminero for fourth most in the American League. Greene has reached base safely in 11 consecutive games, and over that span he has gone 16-for-43 (.372) with eight runs scored, four doubles, four home runs and 17 RBI.
Jun 17 2025Greene went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene was one of three Tigers to go deep, as he launched his 15th home run of the season with a runner on in the seventh inning. The outfielder had a career-high 24 long balls in 137 regular-season games last year, and he could surpass that figure in 2025 if he stays healthy. Greene remains a strong fantasy asset in a Detroit lineup that has been clicking since Opening Day.
Jun 13 2025Greene went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and four RBI in Friday's 11-5 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene crushed a 426-foot homer in the third inning before adding a bases-loaded double in the sixth. While the home run was his first in June, the 24-year-old has tallied six multi-hit efforts and eight RBI through the month's first 12 games. On the season, he's slashing .279/.334/.498 with 14 long balls, 48 RBI, 34 runs scored and one stolen base across 287 plate appearances.
Jun 8 2025Greene went 2-for-4 with a two-run single in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene -- who went 0-for-9 with six strikeouts over the three games prior to Sunday -- extended the Tigers' lead to four runs in the fifth inning, when his single to left field brought Gleyber Torres and Kerry Carpenter home. Greene has slashed .288/.342/.505 with one steal, nine doubles, five home runs and 23 RBI in 120 plate appearances over his last 30 games.
Jun 5 2025Greene is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene will get a rare day off after starting in each of the previous 11 contests. The Tigers will go with Zach McKinstry in left field for Thursday's series finale.
Jun 4 2025Greene went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene paced the Detroit offense as the only player in the lineup with multiple hits. It was the young outfielder's second straight multi-hit effort and third in his last four games. After a breakout 2024, Greene is continuing to thrive in 2025 with an .842 OPS and 42 RBI through 61 contests. The RBI total is tied with Spencer Torkelson for the team lead.
Jun 2 2025Greene went 1-for-4 in Monday's 13-1 victory over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Green has now posted at least one hit in five of his last seven games. It's been a strong past month of play at the dish for the outfielder, who's hitting .280 (30-for-107) with seven homers, eight doubles and 24 RBI to go along with 14 runs scored over his last 28 outings since May 2. Although the lefty-hitting Greene owns a .564 OPS against southpaws, he boasts a .929 OPS versus righties on the campaign.
May 27 2025Greene went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene made an early impact with an RBI double in the first inning. He then knocked in another run with a third-inning single. After posting a 1.239 OPS during a nine-game stretch earlier this month, he'd been in a 1-for-16 skid before Tuesday's big performance. Greene bumped his slash line up to .279/.336/.510 with 24 extra-base hits and 38 RBI through 54 contests.
May 23 2025Greene is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene is out of the starting lineup for the first time since the first game of Detroit's doubleheader on May 8, snapping a streak of 14 consecutive starts. Akil Baddoo will fill left field Friday and bat eighth.
May 21 2025Greene went 1-for-3 with two walks and three runs scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A day after driving in four runs, Greene crossed the plate three times on his own, setting a new season high in runs in the process. The 24-year-old is enjoying a breakout campaign with 12 home runs, 30 runs scored and 34 RBI to go along with an .875 OPS across 48 games. Both the runs and RBI are second on the team to Spencer Torkelson.
May 16 2025Greene went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a two-run double in Friday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene put the Tigers on the board in the second inning with a solo shot off Bowden Francis, and he extended the Tigers' lead to 4-0 in the fifth on a two-run double. It was Greene's third multi-hit game in his last four outings, and the 24-year-old has reached base safely in 16 straight contests. Over that span, he has slashed .371/.435/.758 with one steal, seven home runs and 17 RBI in 69 plate appearances.
May 14 2025Greene went 3-for-4 with a double, a two-run home run and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene connected for his 10th home run of the season and fourth this month in the sixth inning. The outfielder is trending upward with a .304 batting average and .994 OPS in May. For the season, Greene is now batting .273 with an .823 OPS to go along with 27 RBI across 42 games, and he should continue to occupy a prime spot in Detroit's lineup moving forward.
May 11 2025Greene went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 10-3 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene took Texas starter Jacob deGrom deep in the fourth inning for his ninth home run of the season. The outfielder has gone deep five times in his last 11 games, giving him some positive momentum as he shoots for his career best of 24 home runs, which he recorded during the 2024 regular season. Greene is also slashing .255/.311/.470 through 38 games in 2025.
May 8 2025Greene is not in the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader in Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene should be back in there for the nightcap, but he will receive some rare rest in the first game of the twin bill. The Tigers are going with Zach McKinstry in left field for the first game Thursday.
May 3 2025Greene went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Friday's 9-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene waited to the end of the game to explode, hitting both of his home runs during an eight-run ninth inning for the Tigers and becoming the first player in MLB history to go yard twice in the ninth inning of a game. His second long ball of the frame, and eighth of the season, was a three-run shot, giving him 20 RBI for the year through 32 games. Greene has been on an absolute tear lately, batting .550 over his last five contests with four home runs and seven RBI.
Apr 19 2025Greene went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 7-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On the heels of a five-game hitless streak, Greene has now gone 5-for-8 over his last two games. Overall, the young outfielder is batting .250 with a .709 OPS this season. He has the talent to push those numbers higher, as evidenced by the .262 average and .827 OPS he posted during the 2024 regular season. Greene also tallied a career-best 24 home runs and 74 RBI last year, giving him targets to shoot for in 2025.
Apr 17 2025Greene went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene logged just one hit and 18 strikeouts in his prior 32 at-bats, but he was more productive at the plate in Thursday's contest. All three of his hits resulted in singles, the first two of which drove in runs in the third and fifth innings, respectively. Greene has struggled as of late, but his performance in the series opener may be a sign of things to come for the Tigers and the 24-year-old outfielder.
Apr 14 2025Greene is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager A.J. Hinch will exclude the left-handed-hitting Greene from the starting nine for just the second time all season while the Brewers send a lefty (Tyler Alexander) to the bump. With Greene on the bench, Detroit will roll out a starting outfield of Kerry Carpenter, Ryan Kreidler and Zach McKinstry from left to right.
Apr 6 2025Greene is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene started the first eight games of the season and has carried a hot bat with three homers and a 1.083 OPS in 36 plate appearances, but he'll receive a break for Sunday's series finale versus Chicago. Kerry Carpenter will receive a rare start against a lefty (Martin Perez) while Manuel Margot gets the nod in right field.
Apr 4 2025Greene went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Friday's 7-4 win against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene launched a 417-foot homer into the right-field seats in the sixth inning, clocking in at an exit velocity of 114.3 mph. The 24-year-old is off to a scorching start this season, batting .344 with seven extra-base hits through his first 32 plate appearances. The only blemish on his early stat line is a lopsided 0:10 BB:K.
Apr 2 2025Greene went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene extended his RBI streak to three games Wednesday when his ground out to third base in the fifth inning brought Ryan Kreidler home. Greene has started the season 8-for-27 with three doubles, four runs scored, two home runs and three RBI. He'll look to extend his streak to four games Friday in the Mariners' series opener against the White Sox.
Mar 24 2025Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris indicated Monday that Greene is likely to remain primarily a corner outfielder, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers have lost three center fielders to injury in Matt Vierling (shoulder), Parker Meadows (arm) and Wenceel Perez (back). Greene has extensive experience in center field and has played there some this spring, but it would appear the club still plans to play him mostly in left field. Ryan Kreidler could be the favorite to handle reps in center field for Detroit for the time being.
Mar 13 2025Greene is an option to see more playing in center field for Detroit with the Tigers dealing with injuries to Parker Meadows (arm) and Matt Vierling (shoulder), Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene primarily played in center during his first two MLB campaigns but shifted mostly to left in 2024. With Meadows questionable for Opening Day and Vierling already ruled out, Greene may be needed to slide back over, particularly with Wenceel Perez (back) also banged up. No matter where he plays, Greene figures to be one of Detroit's top offensive threats and a strong fantasy contributor.
Feb 25 2025Greene went 2-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his first appearance of the spring, Greene wasted no time in delivering his first home run as well. The 24-year-old outfielder set career highs across the board last season and seems primed for another step forward in 2025. Greene should be a dependable fantasy asset with a fairly stable floor, and he offers plenty of upside as well, making him an attractive target in drafts.
Feb 15 2025Greene has focused on a better diet and exercising in the offseason, and the outfielder hopes to see more playing time this season as a result of improved health, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene was fairly durable in 2024, as he set a new career high by playing in 137 games. However, the 24-year-old outfielder thinks he's capable of more, and he's implemented a new offseason routine to help improve his body. If Greene can play in 150 games or more, he has a good chance of improving upon his 2024 numbers which included 24 home runs and 74 RBI to go along with a strong .827 OPS.
Sep 22 2024Greene went 3-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 6-4, 10-inning win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene has been playing well lately, posting an .893 OPS across his last 10 games with four home runs, eight RBI and eight runs scored. With Detroit battling for the final AL playoff spot, the young outfielder's contributions have been crucial. For the season, Greene has an .842 OPS across 130 games with 24 long balls, 72 RBI and 80 runs scored, which are all new career highs.
Sep 18 2024Greene went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene hit his 24th home run of the season in the third inning as the Tigers built an early lead, then held on for a critical win, which moved them within a half game of a playoff spot. The young outfielder will need to carry Detroit offensively in the final nine games of the year, so he should be in the lineup pretty much every day, giving him an opportunity to build on what's been a strong fantasy campaign to date.
Sep 15 2024Greene went 2-for-4 Sunday with two home runs and three RBI against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene blasted his first homer with one on in the third to put the Tigers on the board, then provided an insurance run in the eighth with his second dinger of the game. It was the third multi-homer effort of the season, who is slashing .265/.354/.494 with 23 home runs, 69 RBI and 76 runs through 531 plate appearances.
Sep 11 2024Greene went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two total RBI in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene went deep as part of a six-run first inning for the Tigers, then added a sacrifice fly later in the game. The 23-year-old has been dialed in lately, as he now has three straight multi-hit performances. For the season, Greene has a career-high 21 home runs to go with a strong .845 OPS, which would also be a new career best.
Sep 10 2024Greene went 2-for-3 with a walk, a triple, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 11-0 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene has been playing well lately, batting .297 over his last 10 games with four extra-base hits and eight RBI. The young outfielder has all the talent in the world, and he's putting it on display this year with an .837 OPS and 20 home runs across 120 games. As long as Greene stays healthy, he should be primed for a strong finish to the season.
Sep 7 2024Greene went 4-for-6 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 7-6 extra-innings loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene supplied RBI singles in the fifth and 12th innings, giving the Tigers a one-run lead each time. Prior to Friday, he had gone 11 games without a multi-hit effort, batting just .175 (7-for-40) in that span. The outfielder is up to a .260/.353/.479 slash line with 20 home runs, 60 RBI, 69 runs scored, 25 doubles, five triples and four stolen bases over 117 contests this season.
Sep 1 2024Greene went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene's 20th blast of the season came with one on in the sixth inning and extended the Tigers' lead to three. Greene has struggled to the tune of a .208 batting average with a 37.8% strikeout rate over 48 at-bats in the 12 games since returning from a stint on the IL due to a hamstring injury, though he now has three homers, seven RBI and 11 runs scored during that same stretch.
Aug 26 2024Greene is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene will get a breather for the final contest of a four-game series. He has recorded a hit in four straight games, going 6-for-17 with eight runs scored, three walks, one home run and four RBI over that span. Zach McKinstry will start in left field and bat seventh against White Sox right-hander Davis Martin.
Aug 24 2024Greene went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 5-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene now has consecutive two-hit performances, pushing his batting average up to .263 for the season and his OPS to .839. The young outfielder has played in four games following a nearly month-long absence due to a hamstring strain. Greene looks fully recovered based on his last two efforts, though the team will likely be cautious with him as he ramps back up.
Aug 22 2024Greene is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene will join fellow left-handed hitters Trey Sweeney, Parker Meadows and Zach McKinstry on the bench while the Cubs send southpaw Justin Steele to the hill for the series finale. After going 0-for-8 with five strikeouts in his first two starts following his return from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Greene shook off some rust in Wednesday's 8-2 win, slugging a home run and supplying a base hit while driving in three runs.
Aug 21 2024Greene went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, an additional run scored and three total RBI in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene went 0-for-8 in his first two games back from the injured list following his absence due to a hamstring strain, but he broke out Wednesday. The young outfielder now has 18 home runs this season to go along with a strong .836 OPS. Greene is a dynamic offensive talent, and he should be poised for a strong finish to the year if he can stay healthy.
Aug 18 2024The Tigers reinstated Greene (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and designed him as the 27th man for Sunday's Little League Classic against the Yankees in Williamsport, Penn., reports Jason Beck of MLB.com. Green will bat second as the designated hitter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old has been sidelined by a hamstring strain since late July but is ready to rejoin the Tigers after two-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo. Detroit will take advantage of the 27th man for Sunday's neutral-site game but will need to make a corresponding transaction for Greene prior to Tuesday's series opener versus the Cubs.
Aug 13 2024Greene (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene was cleared for game action after getting through another running session at Comerica Park on Tuesday. The outfielder has been shelved since late July with a right hamstring strain. It's not clear how many rehab games Greene will require, but a return next Tuesday for the start of the Tigers' road trip would be a possibility.
Aug 11 2024Greene (hamstring) is expected to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday as the designated hitter for Triple-A Toledo, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene is traveling with the Tigers and is scheduled to run the bases in San Francisco on Sunday, and he may do so again Monday in Detroit. If all goes well, the Tigers will then formally clear Greene to join Toledo for the rehab assignment. He'll likely need to play the outfield at some point during his time with Toledo before being activated from the 10-day injured list, which could happen as soon as next weekend. Greene has been on the IL since July 26 due to a right hamstring strain.
Aug 9 2024Greene (hamstring) is scheduled to begin running the bases Sunday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene resumed taking batting practice last week, and Sunday will mark his first time running the bases since he landed on the IL with a strained right hamstring. The Tigers have yet to announce any plans of sending the outfielder to the minors for a rehab assignment, though that could change if he's able to get through Sunday's base-running session without any problems.
Aug 4 2024Greene (hamstring) took live batting practice Saturday against right-hander Casey Mize (hamstring), but the outfielder has yet to resume full running, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Greene checked out fine after taking swings against Mize, being able to run the bases and move laterally in the outfield without issue remains a major obstacle he'll need to clear in his recovery from a right hamstring strain before he'll be able to play in simulated games and/or head out on a minor-league rehab assignment. Based on where he currently stands in his recovery, Greene wouldn't seem to be a realistic option to return from the 10-day injured list during the upcoming week.
Jul 27 2024Greene (hamstring) is doing some light fielding work Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene was placed on the injured list Friday due to a right hamstring strain, though he isn't expected to miss more than the minimum 10 days, per Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Prior to his injury, Greene was slashing .313/.387/.507 with two home runs and 10 RBI across 74 plate appearances in July.
Jul 26 2024Greene was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right hamstring strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene uncharacteristically was held out of the lineup Friday, and the team has now provided an explanation for why. Per Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic the strain is considered minor, which could indicate that Greene won't miss much more time than the minimum 10 days. In the meantime, Mark Canha, Bligh Madris and Ryan Vilade could see more action in the outfield.
Jul 23 2024Greene is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene isn't dealing with any known injury, but it's a little odd to see him sitting out against righty Xzavion Curry, especially since he was just out of the lineup Saturday versus a left-hander. The Tigers are going with an outfield of Justyn-Henry Malloy, Matt Vierling and Wenceel Perez on Tuesday.
Jul 20 2024Greene isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Yusei Kikuchi set to take the mound for Toronto, the left-handed bat of Greene will step out of the lineup. While he rests, Ryan Vilade, Matt Vierling and Wenceel Perez will start across Detroit's outfield.
Jul 11 2024Greene went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene had entered Wednesday's game in a 1-for-14 skid but collected two hits Wednesday and three more Thursday to break out of the mini-slump. It was the sixth time this season and fourth since June 15 that Greene has collected at least three hits in a game. He also added three RBI, giving him 48 on the season to go along with a .266 average and 17 homers.
Jul 7 2024Greene is serving as the designated hitter and batting fourth in Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene will get a day off from playing the outfield, though the Tigers are keeping his hot bat in the lineup. Over his last 10 games, the 23-year-old has a .962 OPS. For the season, Greene has an .863 OPS and 17 home runs, making him a strong fantasy asset thus far. The young star is just starting to tap into his potential and has a ton of upside the rest of the year.
Jul 6 2024Greene went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double and a solo home run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene has been hot lately, as he's riding a four-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 8-for-16 with two home runs. He's up to 17 long balls this season, which is already a new career high. The 23-year-old Greene appears to be having his breakout, so fantasy managers should enjoy the ride as long as the young outfielder stays healthy.
Jul 3 2024Greene went 3-for-4 with a triple, a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene was an offensive force as he recorded his 16th home run of the season and pushed his OPS up to .851. The 23-year-old had already surpassed his previous career best of 11 home runs in a season, and he's now up to a career-high 43 RBI this year as well after Wednesday's effort. Greene could be closing in on his first All-Star appearance, but at the very least he's been a strong fantasy asset who continues to trend upward given his promising skill set.
Jun 23 2024Greene went 2-for-4 with a walk and a three-run home run in Sunday's 11-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene hit his 15th home run of the season in the second inning, a three-run shot that pushed him to 40 RBI this year. The 23-year-old outfielder has gone deep five times this month in 20 games, and a monster finish to the campaign could be in order if he keeps this up. Greene has already set a new career high with the 15 homers, and he needs three more RBI to set a new career best in that category.
Jun 17 2024Greene went 1-for-2 with two walks and an RBI in Monday's 2-1 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene didn't get much support from the rest of the lineup but it was still a good day for the young outfielder. He's been locked in this month with a .305 batting average across 15 games, and that's pushed his overall average to .254. Greene is a dynamic talent who can really take off if he keeps making consistent contact at the plate like he's done recently.
Jun 15 2024Greene went 4-for-5 with one walk, two home runs and six RBI in Saturday's 13-5 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene was a beast in this contest. He contributed a solo shot in the first inning, a three-run blast in the second and an RBI single in the third as the Tigers jumped out to a 10-0 lead. His sixth RBI of the day came on a bases-loaded walk in the eighth. The outfielder has driven in 12 runs during his six-game hitting streak and he's batting .321 (17-for-53) in June. The 23-year-old is up to 14 homers, 36 RBI, 48 runs scored, three stolen bases and a .256/.348/.488 slash line through 69 contests overall as he continues to cement himself as a building block for the Tigers during their ongoing rebuild.
Jun 12 2024Greene went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-5 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene is starting to get going at the plate, as he's now batting .275 in June with two home runs, seven RBI and eight runs scored across 10 games. The young outfielder has pushed himself up to 12 long balls on the season, and if he stays hot the rest of the month, his counting stats could trend upward quickly.
Jun 11 2024Greene went 1-for-5 with a triple, a run scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 5-4, 10-inning loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene's triple came with the bases loaded in the bottom of the fifth inning, pushing his season RBI total to 28. The young outfielder is still batting just .242 after hitting .288 in 2023, but his .793 OPS is in line with last year's .796 mark. Greene is a dynamic talent, and if he can push his average up even a little bit, he should be able to have a sizable fantasy impact the rest of the way.
Jun 9 2024Greene went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, one run scored and one RBI in Sunday's win versus Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene broke out of a 2-for-19 slump Sunday, hitting two doubles to raise his season total to 14. The 23-year-old has shown improved power this season, matching last season's total of 11 home runs in 149 fewer plate appearances. On the season, the left fielder is slashing .243/.342/.451 with 11 home runs, 25 RBI and 43 runs scored over 272 plate appearances.
Jun 4 2024Greene went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene extended his hitting streak to six games, and he's batting .391 with two home runs during the hot stretch. Overall, the 23-year-old outfielder is batting .249 with 11 long balls, which matches his career-high total from last season. Greene is still a bit inconsistent at the plate, which isn't surprising for a player his age, but he's been dynamic when he's locked in
Jun 2 2024Greene went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That's consecutive two-hit games for Greene, who has his batting average up to .244. While that's a dip from the .288 figure he recorded last season, he's sitting with an identical .796 OPS so far thanks to an early power surge. Greene has blasted 10 home runs across 57 games after going deep only 11 times in 99 games last year. The 23-year-old seems primed to set a new career high in long balls in 2024, and it could happen soon if he stays locked in at the plate.
Jun 1 2024Greene went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start in center field and batting second, Greene was the only Tiger to record multiple hits on the night. The 23-year-old has reached base eight times in the last four games, and on the season he's slashing .239/.343/.449 with 10 homers, two steals, 22 RBI and 37 runs through 56 contests.
May 30 2024Greene went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk Thursday in a 5-0 victory versus the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene launched a two-run shot in the eighth inning to double Detroit's lead from two to four runs. The long ball snapped a 19-game homer drought that extended all the way back to May 6. Greene has nonetheless gone deep 10 times this season, so he's already one homer away from matching the 11 he hit over 416 plate appearances last year.
May 29 2024Greene went 2-for-7 with a walk, a double and two runs scored in Wednesday's doubleheader against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene did most of his damage in the first game, when he went 2-for-4 with both of his runs, then cooled down against Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh bullpen in the nightcap. That's a microcosm of the outfielder's season, as he was batting .257 with a .911 OPS through the end of April, but he's batting just .204 with a .590 OPS this month. Greene has the talent to get rolling again, however, and fantasy managers will just need to be patient with the 23-year-old.
May 26 2024Greene is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene is in the midst of a 2-for-22 slump and will sit Sunday after making nine straight starts. Mark Canha will shift to left field while Carson Kelly receives a turn at designated hitter.
May 15 2024Greene is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene has started each of the Tigers' last 22 games and appears to be getting a breather as Detroit wraps up its series against the Marlins with a day game. Matt Vierling will pick up a start in left field in place of Greene, who hit .135/.200/.243 with 13 strikeouts over his last nine starts.
May 6 2024Greene went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene got Detroit on the board early, belting a leadoff home run against Triston McKenzie in the top of the first inning. However, he and his teammates went quiet from there. Fantasy managers won't mind too much, as the young outfielder now has four home runs over his last seven games, which has pushed him up to nine long balls for the season. Greene hit a career-high 11 home runs last year, and it looks like he should fly past that number in 2024.
May 4 2024Greene went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old led off the game by taking Clarke Schmidt deep, giving Greene his third long ball in the last five contests and extending his hitting streak to seven games. The fifth overall pick in the 2019 Draft is beginning to live up to that pedigree, slashing .276/.401/.552 through 33 contests with eight homers, 16 RBI and 26 runs.
Apr 30 2024Greene went 4-for-9 with a double, two home runs and three total RBI across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene provided all of Detroit's offense with a solo home run in the first game Tuesday, a 2-1 loss, but he really got going in the nightcap. He collected three hits in the 11-6 win, including a double and another homer, his seventh of the season. The talented young outfielder has pushed his OPS up to a robust .912, and the sky is the limit for Greene the rest of the way if he manages to stay healthy.
Apr 24 2024Greene went 2-for-3 with a walk, two home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orlando native put on a show for friends and family in Tampa Bay, launching a solo shot to center field off Ryan Pepiot in the third inning before crushing a Colin Poche fastball to left-center in the eighth for a game-winning, two-run blast. Greene snapped a 14-game homer drought with the performance, but he appears poised on the brink of an offensive eruption -- his 20.6 percent walk rate is more than double last year's mark, while his Statcast page is covered in red ink as he sits in the 99th percentile in barrel rate and 91st percentile in xwOBA. That's translated into a .247/.402/.506 slash line through 102 plate appearances with five homers, 11 RBI and 20 runs.
Apr 19 2024Greene is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Minnesota, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene started Detroit's first 19 games of the season but will receive a well-deserved day off for the series opener versus the Twins. Wenceel Perez will take over in right field and bat second.
Apr 18 2024Greene went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a triple, an RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 9-7 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Greene's batting average is still a bit underwhelming at .239, his .849 OPS is stronger due to eight extra-base knocks through 19 games. In fact, exactly half of the outfielder's hits have gone for extra bases so far. Greene is heating up, and with his ability to leg out doubles or hit the ball over the wall, he should be primed for good numbers the rest of the way.
Apr 13 2024Greene went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 8-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene moved up to the leadoff spot for the first time this season and responded with a strong game. Perhaps the lineup shuffle will jump-start the 23-year-old, as he's still batting just .214. However, Greene does have a solid .829 OPS, and if he continues to make consistent contact, huge numbers could be right around the corner.
Apr 12 2024Greene is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Friday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old has primarily hit out of the cleanup spot this season but has also hit second and third, and he'll now make his way to the top of the lineup. Parker Meadows as served as Detroit's leadoff man against right-handed pitching so far this season, but it appears his 2-for-25 start is getting him bumped down the order. Greene should see a boost in runs atop the order, though that'll likely be at the expense of RBI.
Apr 7 2024Greene went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's loss to the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene's eighth inning shot to right center just cleared the wall and represented the lone run for the Tigers on Sunday. Despite a slow start to the season that has seen him collect just six hits in 32 at-bats through nine games, Greene has homered three times thus far, showing some early power after collecting a total of 16 dingers over 754 at-bats during his first two seasons with the Tigers.
Apr 4 2024Greene went 2-for-6 with three walks, a solo home run and an additional run scored across both games of Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene did most of his damage in the first game, when he launched his second home run of the young season in the eighth inning. The outfielder is scuffling a bit with a .143 average across six contests, though two of his three total hits so far have left the yard. Greene should get that batting average up, and if he keeps hitting for power, he should be able to put up big numbers.
Mar 31 2024Greene went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-6, 10-inning win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene's first home run of the year in the seventh inning helped the Tigers erase a 6-4 deficit in the frame and force extra innings. The talented outfielder had Tommy John surgery at the end of last season and may need some time to get rolling in 2024, though all the tools are there for him to have a big campaign. Greene recorded 11 home runs and a .796 OPS across 99 games in 2023.
Mar 11 2024Greene went 1-for-2 with a double in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros and is now batting .350 this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene's spring debut was delayed slightly as he recovered from his September Tommy John surgery, but the talented outfielder has hit the ground running. He's gone 7-for-20 in nine Grapefruit League contests, with three of those hits going for extra bases. Greene looks ready for the regular season, and the toolsy 23-year-old could be poised for a breakout campaign if he stays healthy.
Feb 27 2024Greene (elbow) will start in right field and bat leadoff in Tuesday's split-squad game against the Blue Jays, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene's spring debut was delayed slightly after he had Tommy John surgery on his right (non-throwing) elbow last September. He was able to make his Grapefruit League debut as the designated hitter Monday and is now ready to take the field for the first time this spring. He showed significant improvement at the plate last season, adding more than 100 points in OPS, and Greene figures to take another step forward as Detroit's everyday right fielder in his age-23 campaign.
Feb 20 2024Greene (elbow) took live batting practice Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first time he's faced live pitching since he underwent Tommy John surgery on his right (non-throwing) elbow in September. Greene noted that he "didn't even think about my arm" during the session, adding that he's felt "normal" for a while now. While the Tigers are likely to ease Greene into Grapefruit League action, he's fully expected to be ready to roll come Opening Day.
Feb 19 2024Greene (elbow) is scheduled to face live pitching this week, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene may not be included in Detroit's initial lineups when the team kicks off Grapefruit League play Saturday, but he doesn't appear to be far behind the team's other healthy hitters as he works his way back from the Tommy John surgery he had on his right (non-throwing) elbow in September. He's performing all other baseball activities, so he should be cleared to play in games as soon as the Tigers are confident that he's swinging the bat at full speed without discomfort.
Feb 16 2024Greene (elbow) expects to be ready to play at the beginning of the Tigers' Grapefruit League schedule, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers' plan for the outfielder is to mix him in at both designated hitter and the outfield in the early going this spring. Greene is just five months removed from Tommy John surgery, but because it was on his right (non-throwing) elbow, he's on an accelerated timeline which will have him ready to roll for Opening Day.
Feb 12 2024Greene (elbow) said Monday that his post-Tommy John surgery swing "really feels normal now," Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene is just shy of five months removed from Tommy John surgery on his right (non-throwing) elbow and has been swinging a bat for around a month. The young outfielder might be eased into action this spring, but his availability for Opening Day doesn't appear to be at all in question.
Jan 15 2024Greene (elbow) has been hitting, playing catch and going through some defensive drills as the Tigers' spring training complex in Florida, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene is not even four months removed from Tommy John surgery, but because the operation was on his right (non-throwing) elbow, he's facing a much shorter rehab window. It's possible Greene will face some restrictions during spring training, but the expectation is that he will be ready to go by Opening Day.
Sep 21 2023Greene is expected to be ready for the start of next season following Tommy John surgery Wednesday on his right (non-throwing) elbow, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene needing Tommy John surgery to repair his injured elbow was a worst-case scenario. However, because he's a position player and because the operation was on his non-throwing arm, his rehab will not take nearly as long. It's possible, if not probable, that the Tigers will ease him into things in spring training, but all signs point to Greene being ready to roll come Opening Day. The young outfielder batted .288/.349/.447 with 11 homers across 416 plate appearances in 2023.
Sep 20 2023The Tigers transferred Greene (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After undergoing season-ending Tommy John surgery Wednesday, per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News, Greene's move to the 60-day IL is simply procedural. Brenan Hanifee was selected from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday to fill Greene's spot on the 40-man roster.
Sep 19 2023Greene will undergo surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The details of the procedure have yet to be revealed, but more will likely be known Wednesday after Greene's surgery. The 22-year-old outfielder has been out since Sept. 2 with an inflamed right elbow, and he'll now almost certainly miss the rest of the season. Greene finishes with a .288/.349/.447 slash line with 11 homers and 37 RBI across 416 plate appearances.
Sep 13 2023Greene said Wednesday he's seeking additional medical opinions on his inflamed right elbow, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear what the initial MRI revealed following his move to the 10-day injured list Sept. 2, but Greene apparently wants some more information before determining the next steps of his recovery program. The 22-year-old remains without a timeline for his return but may have already played his last game of 2023 given the Tigers are out of playoff contention and have no need to rush him back into action.
Sep 12 2023Greene (elbow) is still going through medical evaluation while completing daily rehab, the team announced Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It seems like the decision of whether Greene can return this season still hangs in the balance. He has been getting tests done and seeing doctors, with an announcement from the team expected this week.
Sep 2 2023The Tigers placed Greene on the 10-day injured list Saturday with right elbow inflammation, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making a diving catch in Friday's win over the White Sox, Greene's elbow became swollen and sore overnight. He'll be shut down for now and get an MRI done in about a week, at which point a clearer return timeline should emerge. Tyler Nevin was recalled from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move.
Aug 22 2023Greene is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs are starting southpaw Drew Smyly, offering the opportunity for Greene to receive a day off. Kerry Carpenter is in right field and Parker Meadows is covering center.
Aug 16 2023Greene went 3-for-4 with a triple. a two-run home run, two runs scored and four total RBI in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene tormented Minnesota all afternoon, and he continued his good recent stretch, as he's batting .359 over his last 10 games with two home runs and eight RBI. For the season, the young outfielder is batting a robust .309 to go along with an .859 OPS and 11 long balls.
Aug 11 2023Greene is not in the lineup Friday at Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo homer in a win over the Twins on Thursday, but he'll take a seat in Friday's series opener versus left-hander Chris Sale. Eric Haase, Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter are starting across the outfield for Detroit.
Aug 10 2023Greene went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Thursday's 3-0 victory over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 22-year-old unloaded on a hanging slider from Kenta Maeda in the sixth inning, sending the offering over the right-center field fence to give Detroit a 1-0 lead in the sixth inning. The solo shot left Greene's bat at 110.3 mph and traveled 453 feet, marking the longest homer of his career. The second-year outfielder has performed well since returning from a stress fracture in his left fibula on July 8, sporting a .320/.381/.515 slash line with five home runs across 113 plate appearances during that span. However, Greene's strikeout rate of 25.66 percent and walk rate of 7.96 percent over that same period suggest that some regression may be looming.
Aug 2 2023Greene went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene extended his hitting streak to five games, with home runs in two of those contests. The young outfielder had an outstanding July, posting a .343/.405/.537 slash line across 18 games, and he'll look to keep rolling in August and through the end of the season.
Jul 30 2023Greene went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene made his lone hit count, recording his eighth home run of the season and third so far in 17 games this month. The young outfielder returned from the injured list July 8 and has been locked in since then, batting .349 with a .945 OPS and those three long balls. Greene looks like the best offensive weapon in Detroit's lineup at the moment.
Jul 27 2023Greene is not in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the early tilt as the Tigers fell 6-0 to the Angels and Shohei Ohtani. Zach McKinstry, Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter will start across the outfield for Detroit in the second game of the twin-bill at Comerica Park.
Jul 25 2023Greene went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's extra-inning loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second straight night, Greene tallied three hits, and he has multiple hits in three straight games. That's pushed his season average up to .315 as the young outfielder continues his breakout campaign. As long as Greene stays healthy down the stretch, fantasy managers should enjoy high-level production.
Jul 24 2023Greene went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Monday's 5-1 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene continues to enjoy success in his second MLB season, as he's now batting .309 with an .837 OPS. He's been even better since returning from the injured list on July 18, batting .370 with two home runs over 13 games. Greene has a world of talent, and the 22-year-old seems to be putting it together this year, making him an appealing fantasy option.
Jul 19 2023Greene went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Royals ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene returned earlier this month after missing a little more than a month due to a stress fracture in his left fibula and has hit the ground running, as he's now batting .333 in eight games since coming back. The young outfielder is hitting an even .300 for the season and should continue to put together a breakout campaign if he can stay healthy.
Jul 18 2023Greene is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a scheduled day off for the young outfielder. The Tigers will roll with Matt Vierling in center field, Kerry Carpenter in right and Miguel Cabrera at designated hitter while Greene gets some rest.
Jul 9 2023Greene went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene has hit the ground running since returning from the injured list Saturday, going 4-for-9 with two walks and the home run. He's now batting a robust .305 this season, and if he stays healthy and the power picks up in the second half, the 22-year-old could be in line for a huge fantasy performance.
Jul 8 2023Greene (fibula) is serving as the DH and batting second in Saturday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene hasn't appeared in an MLB game since May 30 due to a stress fracture in his left fibula but will make his return Saturday. He was off to a strong start with a .296/.362/.443 slash line across 52 games. The Tigers may ease Greene back into action at first, possibly with more starts as the DH, though he should work his way back into the outfield soon.
Jul 7 2023Greene (fibula) will be activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene has missed the last five weeks with a stress fracture in his left fibula but is ready to roll following a three-game rehab stint which saw him go 6-for-12 with a home run and a double at the plate. He will be used in the designated hitter spot Saturday, with a return to center field presumably coming soon after.
Jul 6 2023Manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday that Greene (fibula) could be activated from the 10-day injured list this weekend, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene will play one more rehab game with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday and won't be activated Friday, but the hope is that he can return as soon as Saturday. The young outfielder has missed the last five weeks with a stress fracture in his left fibula. He's gone 5-for-9 at the dish in his first two rehab contests with Toledo.
Jul 3 2023Greene (fibula) is beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene joined Toledo last week to continue working out and is finally ready to test things out in game action. The young outfielder has been sidelined since late May with a stress fracture in his left fibula. He would appear to have a good shot to return for the start of the second half.
Jun 29 2023Greene (fibula) is headed to Triple-A Toledo, where he will begin a rehab assignment in the near future, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When exactly that rehab assignment will start isn't clear yet, although Akil Baddoo (quad) is also joining Toledo and is thought to be ahead of Greene timeline-wise. It shouldn't be long before Greene is game-ready, although a return before the end of the first half might be a push. He's missed all of June with a stress fracture in his left fibula.
Jun 26 2023Tigers manager A.J. Hinch indicated Monday that Greene (fibula) is close to beginning a rehab assignment, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hinch didn't get into specifics on the plan, but McCosky suspects that Greene will join up with Triple-A Toledo by this weekend. The 22-year-old outfielder has been sidelined for all of June due to a stress fracture in his left fibula, so he's probably going to need several games on the farm to get his offensive and defensive timing back. Look for him to be activated from the IL in early July.
Jun 24 2023Greene (fibula) took batting practice and did some straight-line sprints at full speed Saturday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There's still no official timetable in place for Greene's return, but it's possible he embarks on a rehab assignment relatively soon based on the progress he's shown. The 22-year-old outfielder was slashing .296/.362/.443 with 18 RBI through 224 plate appearances before landing on the injured list May 31.
Jun 20 2023Greene (fibula) did some straight-line running on the field Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene was still wearing an air cast to protect the stress fracture in his left fibula and wasn't going all-out with his sprints. It's a nice step in the young outfielder's rehab nonetheless. There still doesn't appear to be a clear timetable for Greene's return to action.
Jun 14 2023Greene (fibula) won't travel with the Tigers on their road trip to Minnesota this weekend, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene rejoined the team last Friday when it returned home and the plan had been to take him out on the road, but the Tigers have determined he can get more out of his rehab in Detroit. "We planned on taking him, but we have an anti-gravity treadmill that will take some weight off him where he can start to do more cardio work on his feet that he needs to use here," manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday. Greene's recovery from a stress fracture in his left fibula is coming along, although there doesn't appear to be a timetable for his return.
May 31 2023The Tigers placed Greene on the 10-day injured list Wednesday after he was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his left fibula, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene left Tuesday's loss to the Rangers after he tweaked his leg while tracking down a fly ball, and an MRI administered following the contest revealed the true nature of his injury. It's hard to predict exactly how long the outfielder could be sidelined and more information will likely be supplied in the coming days after Greene receives a second opinion on the injury, per Stavenhagen. The 22-year-old had settled into a nice groove in May, batting .365 with 13 extra-base hits, including three home runs, 11 RBI, 16 runs and four stolen bases over 96 at-bats in 25 games. Jake Marisnick had his contract selected from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday and will help fill the void in center field left by Greene's absence.
May 30 2023Greene (leg) is undergoing further evaluation after leaving Tuesday's game against Texas, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tigers manager AJ Hinch told reporters after the game that Greene felt the discomfort in the first inning and fought to stay in the game, but Hinch didn't like how he looked when he went after a fly ball in the third inning. Jake Marisnick is joining the Tigers on Wednesday, and he could be the primary replacement for Greene if he needs to be placed on the injured list.
May 24 2023Greene went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a solo home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene continued his strong month, as he's now batting .373 in May with three home runs, 10 RBI and 12 runs scored across 19 games. He seems locked into the third spot in Detroit's lineup, and the young outfielder has the talent to keep producing strong numbers the rest of the way.
May 20 2023Greene went 2-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene has been locked in this month, as he's now slashing .418/.458/.636 in 14 May games with two home runs, nine RBI and nine runs scored. The young outfielder seems to be breaking out in his second MLB season, and fantasy managers should just enjoy the ride.
May 17 2023Greene is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene will take a seat for the first time since May 5, ending a stretch of nine consecutive starts during which he slashed .405/.450/.541 with five extra-base hits (all doubles) and two stolen bases. Matt Vierling will fill in for Greene in center field as the Tigers go with a lineup of nine right-handed hitters to counter Pirates southpaw Rich Hill.
May 16 2023Greene went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Greene's second three-hit game in a row and he's been locked in all month, as he's now batting a scorching .412 in May. The outfielder only has one home run in the month and three all season, but if he keeps hitting like this, fantasy managers won't mind. And if the power does come around, the sky is the limit for the 22-year-old.
May 14 2023Greene went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Sunday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene had a third of his team's hits and recorded his second three-hit effort of the month. The outfielder now has his batting average up to a solid .279, and while the power hasn't been there yet with only three home runs in 39 games, it's still been an encouraging start to the season. If Greene keeps making consistent contact, he should start to see the ball leave the park in short order.
May 9 2023Greene went 1-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers didn't get anything going, but Greene still managed to have a good fantasy outing with his fifth stolen base of the season and second in as many nights. The young outfielder has decent speed, though he only stole one base as a rookie last year, so the uptick there is a welcome sign. If Greene keeps running and can start to hit for more power, the sky is the limit.
May 8 2023Greene went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and two RBI in Monday's win over the Guardians. He also stole a base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene showed off his full bag of tricks Monday, registering his third double and fourth stolen base of the season. The young outfielder is now batting .269, and while he's still looking to get his power stroke going with only three home runs, he's showing positive signs in his sophomore campaign. That's particularly true on the bases, as Greene only had one steal last year in five attempts.
May 6 2023After entering the game as a defensive replacement, Greene went 1-for-2 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene didn't start with St. Louis sending out lefty Jordan Montgomery, but the outfielder entered in the fifth inning and still made a big impact. The 22-year-old is now batting .256 this year with 11 RBI and 17 runs scored across 31 games. Greene hasn't truly broken out yet, but he's played well for his age, and bigger stat lines could be ahead as he continues to settle in at the MLB level.
May 5 2023Greene isn't in Detroit's lineup Friday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Jordan Montgomery will start on the mound Friday for St. Louis, so the left-handed Greene will take a seat to begin the game. Matt Vierling will move over to cover center field, allowing Andy Ibanez to start in right field and bat second.
May 4 2023Greene went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and one steal in Thursday's win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Greene extended his hit streak to eight games Thursday, while also crossing the plate for the fifth consecutive contest. The Tigers launched out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning after back-to-back solo homers by Greene and Javier Baez. Through 30 games, Greene is slashing .252/305/.361 with three home runs and 30 hits. However, the 22-year-old has struck out 40 times this season, the eighth most in MLB.