Vierling (back) will start in right field and bat seventh Friday against the Giants, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lower-back spasms forced Vierling to make an early exit from Thursday's game, but the issue seems to have subsided ahead of Friday's contest. The 27-year-old has begun to heat up at the plate recently, going 8-for-27 (.296) with two RBI since the beginning of August.

Vierling was forced to exit Thursday's contest against the Mariners early with lower-back spasms, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling left the game ahead of the bottom of the seventh inning and it's unclear when he may have suffered the injury. He finished his night 0-for-3 from the plate and can be considered day-to-day for the time being.

Vierling went 3-for-5 with an RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling singled in each of his first two at-bats, coming around to score on a Bligh Madris' double following the latter hit as Detroit jumped out to a 2-0 lead. The outfielder would later drive home and score a run in the ninth to extend the Tigers' lead, increasing his average to .333 (8-for-24) in August. Vierling has tallied multiple hits in back-to-back games and has hit safely in five of six contests to open the month. The stolen base was his third of the season, with all three coming over his last 10 games.

Vierling went 2-for-3 with three runs scored, two stolen bases and a walk in Saturday's win over the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling reached base three times in Saturday's win, and for the first time in his career, he stole multiple bases in a single game. The steals were Vierling's first of the season, and the three runs tied a season high. The 27-year-old has 13 home runs, 42 RBI, 51 runs scored, and a .744 OPS through 94 games this season.

Vierling went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling went deep in the first inning, his 13th home run of the season, but then he and the rest of Detroit's hitters went quiet the remainder of the game. The 27-year-old continues to increase his career-best total of long balls, as his previous high was the 10 home runs he hit last year. Vierling is also two RBI away from tying his career-best mark of 44, which was also set in 2023.

Vierling went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored in Monday's 8-2 win over the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling received a day off Sunday, but he returned to the top of the lineup and didn't miss a beat as he extended his hitting streak to five games. During that time, the utility player has recorded three multi-hit efforts, pushing his overall batting average up to .256. Vierling should continue to see regular playing time for the Tigers at third base and in the outfield, and he's capable of producing decent fantasy numbers.

Vierling is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling will hit the bench after going 10-for-33 (.303 average) with five extra-base hits, six RBI and seven runs while starting in each of the Tigers' last eight games either in center field or at third base. Riley Greene will cover center field Sunday, while Gio Urshela moves across the diamond and gets the nod at the hot corner.

Vierling went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling extended his hitting streak to four games, and he's batting .303 over his last eight contests. The utility player has settled into a regular role with the Tigers as he splits time between third base and the outfield. Vierling doesn't have the most exciting fantasy profile, though he's worth a look in deeper formats due to his playing time and versatility.

Vierling went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 10-1 win over the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

A day after going deep and driving in three runs, Vierling stayed locked in, extending his modest hitting streak to four games. For the season, the 27-year-old is batting .249 with a .729 OPS. While his production doesn't jump off the page, Vierling does see regular playing time for the Tigers across the field, giving him some degree of fantasy utility.

Vierling went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling hit a sacrifice fly in the first inning and gave the Tigers a 4-2 lead with a two-run homer in the third. He has had a decent start to July, logging hits in five of seven contests with two home runs, five RBI and six runs scored. On the season, the 27-year-old is hitting .246 with 12 home runs, 38 RBI and 41 runs scored over 317 plate appearances.