The shoulder injury has been a problem for Detroit Tigers utility player Matt Vierling since the beginning of spring training, back in mid-February.

Tigers shortstop Trey Sweeney is hitting .221 with four home runs and a .594 OPS across 70 games. He is worth minus-5 defensive runs saved.

Vierling's return meant someone had to be sent down, and it was shortstop Trey Sweeney who was optioned to Triple-A to make roster space. Javier Báez will have Saturday off as Zach McKinstry will start at shortstop, again showing just how deep and versatile this Tigers roster has become to make a decision such as Sweeney's so difficult.