Wenceel Pérez of the Detroit Tigers has been sidelined for at least a month due to lower back inflammation. The 25-year-old outfielder reported discomfort following a game in the Grapefruit League finale. After undergoing an MRI, CT scan, and bone scan, the team confirmed the inflammation and announced that Pérez would receive an injection later this week. This injury adds to the Tigers' struggles in the outfield, already missing Parker Meadows and Matt Vierling, and raises concerns about their center field options against right-handed pitching.

In response to the injury, the Tigers signed outfielder Manuel Margot before Pérez's diagnosis, but the team's focus appears to be on finding internal solutions rather than seeking external trades. Scott Harris, the Tigers' president of baseball operations, indicated that the team might rely on existing players to fill the void left by Pérez. As the team navigates this challenge, updates on Pérez's rehabilitation timeline will be crucial for fantasy managers keeping an eye on the Tigers' outfield situation.