Tigers' Gleyber Torres Placed on IL with Oblique Strain

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain, which was revealed after he initially left a game with rib pain. Torres aggravated his rib injury while hitting his first home run for the Tigers during a game against the Dodgers, leading to his removal in the sixth inning. Although he hoped to return quickly, oblique strains typically require longer recovery times than the minimum IL stay. In his absence, Colt Keith will continue to play second base, while Spencer Torkelson handles first base. The Tigers had signed Torres in the offseason to bolster their offense, and his contributions are crucial given the team's need for consistent offensive production. Fans are now concerned about whether the veteran infielder will miss significant time early in the season.