Vierling was cleared to resume a throwing progression Sunday after a series of scans on his right shoulder revealed no structural damage, Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free Press reports. ""Absolutely best-case scenario," Vierling said. "I was nervous. Luckily, the news came back - nothing serious."

EDGE Analysis

Vierling was fearful that he may need surgery to address the right shoulder injury that first cropped up during spring training, but with an MRI and follow-up scans confirming that he's merely dealing with inflammation, he expects to avoid a long-term absence. The Tigers aren't yet putting a timeline on Vierling's return, but the fact that he's already been cleared to start throwing again is an encouraging sign.