WENCEEL PÉREZ NEWS

Idle for Game 4 Perez isn't in the lineup Thursday for Game 4 of the ALDS against Cleveland.

Impact Perez has gone 1-for-5 while appearing in two games this series, and he'll move to the bench Thursday as the Tigers look to clinch a spot in the ALCS. Matt Vierling will take over in right field while Zach McKinstry covers the hot corner.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup for Game 2 Perez is absent from the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Astros.

Impact Perez had two hits and scored a run in the Tigers' Game 1 victory, but he will begin Wednesday's contest on the bench. Matt Vierling will get the nod in right field, while Zach McKinstry is handling third base.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in runs Tuesday Perez went 1-for-2 with two walks, a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Rays.

Impact Perez had the game's key hit, delivering a ground-rule double in the bottom of the fifth inning that plated both Detroit runs. The 24-year-old rookie returned from the injured list on Sept. 12 after missing about a month due to an oblique strain, and he's seemingly settled back in as the team's regular right fielder in the middle of a playoff race. Like many young players, Perez has had some ups and downs during his debut campaign, though he's flashed signs of promise for future seasons.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers activate OF Wenceel Perez from injured list The Detroit Tigers activated rookie outfielder Wenceel Perez from the 10-day injured list on Thursday.Perez, 24, landed on the list on Aug.1...

SEPTEMBER 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Activated from injured list The Tigers activated Perez (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Perez missed a little more than a month of action with a strained left oblique but is ready to roll after appearing in seven rehab games with Triple-A Toledo. The Tigers are healthier now than they were before Perez got injured, so he might not be in line for as much playing time as he had been receiving prior to getting hurt.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab assignment Perez (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Perez has been sidelined since Aug. 10 with a strained left oblique, but he took live batting practice over the weekend without issue to gain clearance to play in rehab games. The young switch hitter shouldn't need too many rehab at-bats before returning to the Tigers' active roster.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

To take live BP Perez (oblique) is completing all baseball activities and is scheduled to hit in a live batting practice session Saturday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Perez suffered a left oblique strain Aug. 10 and it was initially unclear if he'd be able to return in 2024. However, he's been progressing well and, in addition to participating in all baseball activities, will take live batting practice. It's unclear if Perez will require a minor-league rehab stint.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Starts running Perez (oblique) began a running progression Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Perez has been progressing well from his left oblique strain, adding a hitting progression and a running progression to his return-to-play plan this week. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since Aug. 10 and despite Friday's good news, he remains several weeks out from returning.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Starts running Perez (oblique) began a running progression Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Perez has been recovering well from his left oblique strain and began hitting earlier this week prior to running. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since Aug. 10 and remains a few weeks away from returning.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing hitting progression Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Perez (oblique) is expected to begin a hitting progression later this week, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Perez has been sidelined since early August with a left oblique strain. At the time of the injury, Hinch expressed uncertainty that the rookie could return this season, but the Tigers now seems to have more optimism now that Perez will make it back sometime in September if all goes well during the rehab process.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing hitting progression Perez (oblique) is expected to begin a hitting progression this week, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Perez has been sidelined since early August with a left oblique strain. At the time of the injury, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch expressed uncertainty that the rookie could return this season, but there seems to be more optimism now that Perez will make it back sometime in September if all goes well.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss rest of season Tigers manager A.J. Hinch acknowledged Saturday that Perez is uncertain to play again this season after landing on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain, Evan Petzold...

Impact While Detroit hasn't revealed the severity of the left oblique strain Perez suffered in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Giants, the outfielder might be dealing with a Grade 2 or 3 injury, given that the Tigers are anticipating him being out for well beyond the minimum 10 days. Akil Baddoo was called up from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday and will be making his second straight start in the outfield in Sunday's series finale in San Francisco, but Zach McKinstry and Ryan Vilade are also candidates to see more playing time in the corner outfield while Perez is on the shelf. Before suffering the injury, Perez's production had been slowing down lately, but the rookie has still turned in decent fantasy statistics (.242 average, nine home runs, nine stolen bases, 49 runs and 32 RBI) through his first 97 big-league games.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers place SS Wenceel Perez (oblique) on 10-day IL The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Wenceel Perez on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left oblique strain and recalled outfielder Ak...

AUGUST 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lands on injured list The Tigers placed Perez on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left oblique strain.

Impact Perez had to make an early exit from Friday's contest due to what was labeled as abdominal tightness, but further evaluation confirmed the 24-year-old suffered a strain in his oblique. He'll now be sidelined until at least Aug. 20, and Akil Baddoo will come up from Triple-A Toledo to replenish the Tigers' outfield depth.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Perez was removed from Friday's game against the Giants due to left abdominal tightness, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Perez drew a walk and struck out before being pulled from the game in the fourth inning. He'll presumably undergo further testing to determine the severity of his injury, and Bligh Madris, who entered as Perez's replacement, could be in line for more outfield reps if the 24-year-old outfielder is forced to miss any more time.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts pinch-hit homer Perez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Monday's 8-4 loss against the Guardians.

Impact Perez entered as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning and then took Hunter Gaddis deep in the ninth for his eighth homer of the year. Perez was initially given the day off, but he continues to be a tough bat to keep off the field for the Tigers. The 24-year-old is hitting .249/.302/.399 with 29 RBI and nine stolen bases through 88 games in his rookie campaign.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts pinch-hit homer Perez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Monday's 8-4 loss against the Guardians.

Impact Perez entered as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning and then took Hunter Gaddis deep in the ninth for his eighth homer of the year. Perez was initially given the day off, but he continues to be a tough bat to keep off the field for the Tigers. The 24-year-old is hitting .249/.302/.399 with 29 RBI and nine stolen bases through 88 games in his rookie campaign.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Getting rest Monday Perez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Perez will get a breather for the first time since July 13, when the Tigers' played their penultimate game before the All-Star break. He had opened the Tigers' second-half schedule with a .786 OPS through his first seven contests, but he'll hit the bench after going hitless in 12 at-bats during the club's three-game series with Minnesota over the weekend.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Perez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Guardians.

Impact Perez went deep for the second time in the last five games and seventh time this season. The rookie has enjoyed a fairly productive July, as he has four home runs and nine RBI in 18 games this month to go along with a .773 OPS. Perez has been a pleasant surprise for the Tigers, and the 24-year-old should continue to receive ample playing time as the team focuses on his development.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in win Perez went 2-for-4 with an RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in Monday's 8-2 win over the Guardians.

Impact Perez singled and scored in the second inning and then hit an RBI double and scored again in the sixth. He later stole second and scored for a third time in the eighth frame. The rookie logged a nine-game hit streak just prior to the All-Star break and has stayed hot with two multi-hit efforts, a homer and a steal in his past four games. On the year, he is hitting .261 with six home runs, 25 RBI, 43 runs scored and eight steals across 314 plate appearances.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in win Perez went 2-for-4 with an RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in Monday's 8-2 win over the Guardians.

Impact Perez singled and scored in the second inning and then hit an RBI double and scored again in the sixth. He later stole second and scored for a third time in the eighth frame. The rookie logged a nine-game hit streak just prior to the All-Star break and has stayed hot with two multi-hit efforts, a homer and a steal in his past four games. On the year, he is hitting .261 with six home runs, 25 RBI, 43 runs scored and eight steals across 314 plate appearances.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in victory Perez went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 5-4 win over Toronto.

Impact The switch-hitter occupied the leadoff spot in this game and popped a 374-foot two-run homer off Chris Bassitt in the seventh inning, extending Detroit's lead to 5-2. Perez as become a solid contributor over his last 10 games, hitting .314 (11-for-35) with two homers, six runs scored, and five RBI. The Tigers rookie is now slashing .264/.317/.408 with six homers, 38 runs scored and 24 RBI across 302 plate appearances this season.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in victory Perez went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 5-4 win over Toronto.

Impact The switch-hitter occupied the leadoff spot in this game and popped a 374-foot two-run homer off Chris Bassitt in the seventh inning, extending Detroit's lead to 5-2. Perez has become a solid contributor over his last 10 games, hitting .314 (11-for-35) with two homers, six runs scored, and five RBI. The Tigers rookie is now slashing .264/.317/.408 with six homers, 38 runs scored and 24 RBI across 302 plate appearances this season.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Saturday Perez isn't in the Tigers' lineup Saturday versus the Dodgers, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Although the switch-hitting Perez is batting .281 with a .742 OPS against lefties, he'll sit down Saturday against left-handed starter Justin Wrobleski. Justyn-Henry Malloy, Riley Greene and Ryan Vilade will start in the outfield from left to right while Perez rests.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE