Riley Greene returns from hamstring injury as Tigers chase playoff hopes

Riley Greene returns from a hamstring injury as the Detroit Tigers activate him with expanded rosters, hoping his return spurs a struggling offense and stabilizes a lineup that has fallen out of playoff contention. The Tigers, who have dropped four straight and sit well back in the AL Central and Wild Card race, are counting on Greene to provide power and on-base presence as he slides back into left field and hits cleanup in key games against the Minnesota Twins. Greene’s return is seen as a potential booster for a lineup that has leaned on younger players like Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark, but still needs veteran influence to spark runs. He had been sidelined for about three weeks with a right hamstring strain, and his presence is expected to energize the offense even as the team looks to c reach a momentum shift in September. The Tigers also plan to mix in other veterans and bench options as they navigate a tight schedule and ongoing bullpen struggles while trying to salvage the season. Overall, Greene’s return is framed as a critical jolt for a team hoping to reel off divided improvement and re-enter the race in September.