Grossman (groin), who isn't starting Thursday against the Royals, is feeling better and hopes to return to the lineup Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grossman has been dealing with right groin tightness since Tuesday, and he's slated to miss a second consecutive game Thursday. Manager A.J. Hinch said that the 32-year-old remains day-to-day, and it appears likely that he'll return to action sooner rather than later.

Grossman (groin) isn't starting Thursday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Grossman will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game after he exited Tuesday's game against the Red Sox due to right groin tightness. He was spotted going through a workout earlier Thursday, which the Tigers may have been using as a gauge for his health as the team looks to see if his groin issue is something that will require a stint on the injured list. Victor Reyes will start in right field and bat ninth Thursday.

Grossman (groin) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Grossman exited Tuesday's game against Boston due to right groin tightness, and he'll get at least one day to recover. According to Evan Woodbery of MLive.com, Grossman underwent an MRI that came back clean and revealed no strain to his right groin, but the 32-year-old could still require a stint on the injured list. Victor Reyes will start in right field and lead off in Grossman's stead Wednesday.

Tigers manager AJ Hinch said Grossman was removed in the seventh inning of Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Red Sox with right groin tightness, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. He went 0-for-2 with a walk and an RBI before departing.

EDGE Analysis

An explanation wasn't immediately provided for why Victor Reyes checked into the game for Grossman, but the skipper noted after the contest that Grossman sustained the injury when he was doubled off of first base in the bottom of the fifth. Hinch added that the Tigers fear Grossman may have strained his groin, but the 32-year-old will undergo an MRI before the injury is confirmed. Even if the original diagnosis of "groin tightness" holds up, Grossman is likely to sit out Wednesday's series finale and could require a stint on the injured list.

Grossman will start in right field and bat leadoff in Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

After turning in a .357 on-base average across 156 games in 2021, Grossman has retained the leadoff role heading into 2022. He may need to generate better results over the next few days if he hopes to stick atop the lineup permanently, however, as the 32-year-old has gotten off to a slow start to begin the season. Over his first four starts, Grossman has gone 1-for-15 with only one walk over 17 plate appearances.

Grossman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran batted leadoff in this one, which is where he often found himself in 2021. The Detroit outfield figures to get a bit more crowded in 2022 with the arrival of top prospect Riley Greene, though Grossman should be able to hold down a spot in left field with Greene likely taking over in right at some point. Grossman had 20 home runs, 20 stolen bases, 67 RBI and 88 runs scored last season, all of which were career bests. He could be in for another strong year if he sticks atop the order.

Grossman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Grossman has hit .294 in his last 10 games and, unless he pinch hits Sunday, finishes the season with a .239/.357/.415 slash line. Daz Cameron is starting in right field.

Grossman went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run, an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Grossman reached base three times in the contest, scoring Detroit's first run in the fourth inning and plating the team's final run in the seventh. He also notched a stolen base in the fourth inning, giving him 20 thefts on the campaign to go along with 23 homers. Grossman is one of nine major-leaguers with at least 20 long balls and 20 steals this season, and he is perhaps the most surprising. Prior to 2021, his single-season career highs were 11 homers and nine thefts.

Grossman went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and an RBI in Friday's 8-1 loss to the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Chicago starter Lance Lynn mostly cruised through the Detroit lineup, but after Akil Baddoo led off the fourth inning with a single and a stolen base, Grossman doubled to record his 66th RBI of the season. That's now 18 more RBI than his previous career best, and the veteran outfielder has also easily set new career highs in stolen bases (19), home runs (23) and runs scored (87) in what's been something of a breakout season for the 32-year-old.

Grossman went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

The two hits and run scored are nice, but Grossman could have done more damage in the 5-2 defeat, as he led the team with five runners left on base. The veteran outfielder is still riding a modest three-game hitting streak and has been productive this season with new career highs in home runs (23) and stolen bases (18). Grossman is in the first season of a two-year contract with Detroit, so he'll look to keep things rolling for the club in 2022.