Vierling (back) will bat leadoff as the Tigers' designated hitter Sunday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old sat out the past two games after he exited Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners due to lower-back spasms, but he'll return to action Sunday in a non-defensive role. Vierling is batting .333 through six games in August but is in the midst of a 14-game home-run drought.