Quintin Berry is starting in left field and batting second Wednesday in Game 4 of the ALDS against the Athletics. Berry had two hits and stole a base in Game 1 but has sat out in favor of Andy Dirks the last two contests. He and the Tigers will be squaring off against A.J. Griffin.

Quintin Berry is in the Tigers' starting lineup for Saturday's ALDS Game 1 against the Athletics. Berry will play left field and bat second. Behind him, the order goes Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder, Delmon Young, Andy Dirks, Jhonny Peralta, Alex Avila, and Omar Infante. Austin Jackson is starting in center and hitting leadoff.

Quintin Berry returned to action on Saturday September 22.

Quintin Berry (shoulder) was available Wednesday. Berry made an early exit from Tuesday's game against the A's after landing hard on his right shoulder while diving for a ball in the outfield. He only suffered a bruise.

Quintin Berry left Tuesday's game in the seventh inning after diving for the Athletics' J.J. Reddick's double. It's possible he did something to his shoulder. Berry was 2-for-4 with a couple RBI in the game before exiting. He was replaced in left field by Avisail Garcia.

Starting for the first time in four games, Quintin Berry went 0-for-5 in Thursday's loss to the Yankees. Berry has certainly been better than Brennan Boesch this season, but since Boesch has heated up of late, Berry has been taking a seat with Andy Dirks back. Today's start came in center with Austin Jackson getting a day off. That won't happen often, so Berry should be regarded as a fourth outfielder right now.

Quintin Berry confirmed he expects to return to a bench role following the return of Andy Dirks. The Tigers have yet to specifically address their plans, but that was the assumption."I'm pretty sure that when he gets back here, Dirks will jump right back into the role and I'll be here for whenever they need me," Berry said. It's likely that either Dirks, Berry or Brennan Boesch will be platooned against left-handed pitching, and Berry is under the impression that it will be him.

Quintin Berry went 3-for-4 with a walk and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Indians. All three hits were singles. Berry has proven surprisingly consistent since making his major-league debut on May 23, hitting .289/.373/.396 through 215 plate appearances, but the .267/.358/.338 career minor-league hitter still isn't a player you want to be putting much long-term faith in.

Quintin Berry had a great day at the plate in Saturday's loss to the Orioles, going 3-for-6 with a pair of RBI. Berry delivered critical hits twice, with a two-out RBI single in the ninth inning to tie the game at 5-5 and force extra innings and a two-out RBI single in the 13th that should have been the winning run. Joaquin Benoit blew the save. Berry has been a pleasant surprise for the Tigers this season, hitting .297 with 17 RBI and 12 steals.

According to the Detroit Free Press, "someone besides Quintin Berry" might have to give up playing time when Andy Dirks (Achilles) returns from the disabled list. Berry continues to earn the trust of manager Jim Leyland, and "might be moving into the Tigers' outfield on a long-term basis." Dirks has been sidelined for nearly a month due to right Achilles tendinitis, and has yet to be cleared for baseball activities.