Rogers (back) went 1-for-1 with a walk, a two-run home run and two runs scored in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Rogers made his first Grapefruit League appearance of the year, as back stiffness had kept him on the sidelines up until Monday. The 24-year-old got off to a nice start as he looks to push for a regular role in the majors, though he's likely behind Austin Romine and Grayson Greiner on the catcher depth chart. Rogers could spend more time at Triple-A this season after posting a rough .125/.222/.259 line in a 35-game MLB debut a year ago.

Rogers (back) is listed as an available reserve on the lineup card for Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grayson Greiner will start behind the plate and will likely catch about half of the game before Rogers comes off the bench to replace him. The 24-year-old has yet to make his spring debut after experiencing back stiffness prior to the Tigers' Feb. 21 exhibition opener, but he should be ready to go for the start of the regular season if he avoids any further setbacks during camp.

Rogers is only expected to miss two or three days with a sore back, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Initial reports on Rogers' back injury indicated it was nothing serious, and manager Ron Gardenhire confirmed as much Friday. He'll still have plenty of time to make his case for a roster spot, though his .125/.222/.259 line in 35 games as a rookie last season makes him a long shot at best.

Rogers won't be available Friday for the Tigers' exhibition game against Southeastern University due to back stiffness, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old had been scheduled to catch in the Tigers' spring opener, but those duties will now fall to Eric Haase. Rogers is being viewed as day-to-day and should be ready to make his Grapefruit League debut at some point next week if the TIgers clear him to resume workouts.

Rogers isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rogers is 0-for-12 over four games to begin September, so he's in line for another off day Tuesday. Grayson Greiner draws the start behind the dish and will bat eighth.

Rogers is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Rogers struck out in all four at-bats Saturday and will return to the bench for the series finale. Grayson Greiner will start behind the plate for the Tigers.

Rogers is not in the lineup Friday in Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Rogers hapless performance at the plate isn't getting any better. He's gone 2-for-48 with 16 strikeouts over his last 15 games. Grayson Greiner will catch Spencer Turnbull on Friday.

Rogers is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Rogers has gone hitless in eight of his last nine games and is hitting .111 through 25 games overall. Grayson Greiner starts behind the plate in his absence.

Rogers will start Monday against the Twins after John Hicks was scratched due to illness, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rogers will get another chance to dig himself out of his very poor start to his big-league career. He's hit just .114/.231/.278 through his first 24 games, but the Tigers are very much playing for the future.

Rogers is not starting Monday against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Rogers continues to find himself in the lineup on a fairly frequent basis despite going 2-for-43 with 24 strikeouts over his last 13 games. John Hicks starts behind the plate Monday.