Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez suffered a facial injury after a resistance band snapped during a post‑game therapy session in Houston. The band struck him just below the left eye, prompting manager A.J. Hinch to announce a series of diagnostic tests. The incident occurred after Tuesday’s loss to the Astros, late afternoon in the first half.

Perez has appeared in 53 games this season, batting .180 with seven home runs and 17 RBIs. The injury could sideline him for weeks, denting Detroit’s outfield depth as they chase a playoff spot in a tight AL Central race. Team physicians will assess his eye and facial structure for a full season later in.

Meanwhile, second baseman Gleyber Torres was placed on the 10‑day IL after an oblique strain, ending his 18‑game stretch that produced a .280 average, four homers and 18 RBIs. Detroit also activated right‑hander Casey Mize, who allowed three runs in 4⅔ innings against Houston, taking the loss for the team’s pitching core in the season.

With Mize back and Torres out, Detroit faces a shuffled rotation and a weakened infield as it pushes toward postseason contention. The Tigers must navigate injuries while keeping pace with division rivals. The situation underscores how quickly a single misstep can alter a team’s trajectory in a tight race in the AL Central league today.