Vierling was scratched from the lineup Sunday versus the Twins with low back spasms, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling was just activated off the injured list after missing time with soreness in his lower back, and the Tigers will not take any risks and scratch the outfielder from Sunday's finale against the Twins. For now, Vierling should be considered day-to-day.

Vierling is starting in right field and batting first in Saturday's game against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

With Zach McKinstry on the bench, the Tigers will turn to Vierling in the leadoff spot. The latter has consecutive three-hit games, pushing his season batting average to .268, and he could see more opportunities at the top of the order if he stays hot at the plate. Vierling has also chipped in four stolen bases this season, though he has been caught stealing five times.

Vierling went 3-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's win over the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling also got picked off when he left too early trying to steal second base, but it was a positive night overall. He started in center field before shifting over to right when Jake Marisnick entered as a defensive replacement. With Riley Greene (fibula) out, Vierling should remain a lineup staple most days. Even when Greene eventually returns, Vierling figures to be the top option in right.

Vierling is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader with Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling will remain on the bench for a second straight game after being activated from the 10-day injured list Monday. Jake Marisnick will draw the start in center field and bat ninth in the matinee Wednesday.

VIerling is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling played center field in his first game back from the injured list Monday but will begin this one on the bench. The Tigers are going with Jake Marisnick in center and Zach McKinstry in right against Spencer Strider.

The Tigers activated Vierling (back) from the 10-day injured list Monday. He'll start in center field and bat sixth in Detroit's series opener with Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling has been sidelined since late May with a back issue but is ready to roll following a short rehab assignment. He's seen most of his action in right field this season, but he could end up settling into a regular role in center for the time being while Riley Greene (lower leg) is likely multiple weeks away from a return from the IL.

Vierling (back) returned to Detroit on Sunday and could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener with Atlanta, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling met with team trainers and manager A.J. Hinch in what appeared to be a final checkup after he completed a two-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Friday and Saturday. Assuming Vierling's back issue is no longer causing him problems, he should immediately step into a near-everyday role in the Detroit outfield once activated.

Vierling (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling began working out in Toledo on Thursday and will officially return to game action Friday. The 26-year-old outfielder will presumably get a handful of plate appearances in the minors before rejoining the Tigers early next week.

Vierling (back) began workouts at Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

That would indicate that Vierling might be cleared to play in minor-league rehab games this weekend and could perhaps return to the Tigers' active roster early next week. The 26-year-old outfielder has been on the 10-day injured list since May 30 due to lower back soreness.

Vierling (back) tracked pitches during Matt Manning's (foot) live batting practice session Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear when Vierling might be ready to swing a bat again, but it's at least a small step forward that he's been cleared to do some activity. He's been sidelined since late May with lower-back soreness.