Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Vierling is dealing with a strained right rotator cuff muscle and will not be ready for Opening Day, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling has been held out of action for nearly a week already and will continue to rest before being re-evaluated. As a result, playing time could open up for Wenceel Perez in right field and Andy Ibanez at third base, where Vierling had been likely to serve on the short side of a platoon with Jace Jung.