Vierling, 28, has been a solid player for the Tigers over the past two years. He hit .259/.320/.406 for a 104 wRC+ over the 2023 and 2024 seasons. He mostly played the outfield but also took significant playing time at third base and dabbled at second and first.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told reporters on Friday that the team is shutting down Vierling so he can deal with a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder. Though Vierling has spent the majority of his playing time in the outfield during his two seasons with the Tigers,

Coming off a career year, Vierling is a big part of the Tigers’ plans at third base and in the outfield. He’s slated to split time with Jace Jung and Kerry Carpenter.