- Joined
- May 8, 2002
- Posts
- 1,170,287
- Reaction score
- 59
The Detroit Tigers received some positive news regarding outfielder Wenceel Pérez after a frightening injury earlier this week.
According to Jason Beck, Pérez remains in Houston while undergoing additional evaluation on his eye injury. The Tigers have placed him on the 10-day injured list.
While the injury is still considered serious, there is reason for optimism.
Beck reported that Pérez has suffered a left orbital fracture, but his eyesight is not believed to be in danger.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also offered an encouraging update on Pérez’s condition.
“He’s in a good place. The swelling has started to go down,” Hinch said.
The 26-year-old outfielder has struggled offensively this season, hitting .180 with seven home runs, 17 RBIs, and a .594 OPS in 161 at-bats. Despite those numbers, Pérez remains an important piece of Detroit’s outfield depth and lineup flexibility because of his ability to switch-hit and play multiple positions.
For now, the Tigers will continue monitoring Pérez’s recovery while hoping the reduction in swelling is the first step toward a full return. The most important takeaway from Wednesday’s update is that, although the orbital fracture is significant, doctors do not currently believe his vision has been compromised.
Continue reading...
According to Jason Beck, Pérez remains in Houston while undergoing additional evaluation on his eye injury. The Tigers have placed him on the 10-day injured list.
You must be registered for see images attach
While the injury is still considered serious, there is reason for optimism.
Beck reported that Pérez has suffered a left orbital fracture, but his eyesight is not believed to be in danger.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also offered an encouraging update on Pérez’s condition.
“He’s in a good place. The swelling has started to go down,” Hinch said.
The 26-year-old outfielder has struggled offensively this season, hitting .180 with seven home runs, 17 RBIs, and a .594 OPS in 161 at-bats. Despite those numbers, Pérez remains an important piece of Detroit’s outfield depth and lineup flexibility because of his ability to switch-hit and play multiple positions.
For now, the Tigers will continue monitoring Pérez’s recovery while hoping the reduction in swelling is the first step toward a full return. The most important takeaway from Wednesday’s update is that, although the orbital fracture is significant, doctors do not currently believe his vision has been compromised.
Continue reading...
