Vierling (upper body) is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling suffered an upper-body injury during Thursday's win over the Yankees, although it's possible he wasn't going to start this one, anyway, with the White Sox throwing righty Mike Clevinger. Zach McKinstry is handling third base for the Tigers on Friday.

Vierling exited Thursday's game against the Yankees with an apparent upper-body injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling had a very productive game prior to his exit, going 4-for-5 with two RBI and four runs scored. The exact nature of the injury is unclear, though he appeared to jam his shoulder diving into first base on a pickoff attempt in the eighth inning.

Vierling is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling has a hit in five of his past six games but has just a .694 OPS during that stretch, and he'll take a seat for Tuesday's matchup in New York. Andre Lipcius will handle the hot corner and bat sixth against Gerrit Cole.

Vierling is not in Saturday's lineup against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling is hitting .182 with two runs and one RBI over his last 10 games. Recent call-up Andre Lipcius gets the start at third base while batting sixth.

Vierling is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling had started each of the last three contests and 10 of the last 11, but he'll begin the series finale on the bench. With Vierling sitting out, Zach McKinstry will occupy third base.

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

EDGE Analysis

Vierling will hit the bench after he started in each of the past seven games while going 3-for-26 with three walks against 11 strikeouts. With Vierling and Akil Baddoo getting Sunday off, Andy Ibanez and Miguel Cabrera will enter the Detroit lineup at second base and designated hitter, respectively.

Vierling is not in the lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader versus the Guardians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling reached base twice as the Tigers took the first game of the double dip, but he'll begin the nightcap on the bench. Zack Short is at third base.

Vierling went 3-for-5 with a triple, an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's victory over the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling's been swinging a hot bat of late -- he's now hit safely in six straight games while going 14-for-41 (.341) over his last 10 contests. The 26-year-old Vierling has seen regular playing time with the Tigers this season, and he's been making the most of it. His slash line is up to .272/.330/.394 with seven homers, 37 runs scored, 27 RBI and five steals across 348 plate appearances this season.

Vierling is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

The Tigers are opting to use Kerry Carpenter in right field and Miguel Cabrera at designated hitter versus right-hander Sonny Gray. Vierling has actually hit righties better than lefties this season, but nearly all his days off have come when Detroit has faced a right-handed starting pitcher.

Vierling isn't in Detroit's lineup Saturday against Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Vierling will catch a breather Saturday after going 2-for-5 during Friday's series opener. His absence will allow Kerry Carpenter to start in right field while Miguel Cabrera serves as the Tigers' DH.