Riley Greene -- General News
General News sources for Riley Greene of the Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers face mounting challenges as May begins with a 10-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox compounded by significant injuries. Pitcher Tarik Skubal will undergo left elbow surgery to remove bone chips causing irritation, with his return timeline uncertain due to the delicate nature of elbow injuries. Gleyber Torres was placed on the 10-day injured list, adding to Detroit's roster concerns. Left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez was ejected in the fourth inning for throwing at Boston's Trevor Story after surrendering back-to-back home runs to Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu; he finished allowing 10 runs on nine hits. The bright spot was Riley Greene, who extended his on-base streak to 17 consecutive games with a single and walk. This achievement makes Greene the first Tigers left-handed hitter to record multiple on-base streaks of 16+ games within the same season since Prince Fielder accomplished it three times in 2012. Through 37 games, the 25-year-old is slashing .290/.392/.450 with 4 home runs, 19 RBIs, and 9 doubles. With injuries mounting, the Tigers will depend on Greene's continued production to remain competitive in the AL Central during the recovery period.