Niko Goodrum 2B FA Thu 8/26/21 6:59 PM
Niko Goodrum
2B FA
Goodrum (groin) had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Goodrum began his rehab assignment at Low-A Lakeland on Wednesday and went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a run, a stolen base and a strikeout. The 29-year-old has spent just over three weeks on the injured list due to a left groin strain but hopes to rejoin the Tigers around Sept. 1.
Niko Goodrum 2B FA Sun 8/22/21 8:17 PM
Niko Goodrum
2B FA
Goodrum (groin) is expected to begin a rehab assignment this week at the Tigers' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate or at Low-A Lakeland, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
After missing approximately three weeks with a calf strain, Goodrum returned from the injured list Aug. 10, but he lasted just two days before getting shut down with another lower-body issue. Fortunately for Goodrum, the left groin strain looks to be a lesser concern than the prior injury, given that he's already closing in on a return to game action. The Tigers appear to be looking at Sept. 1 as a tentative target date for Goodrum's return from the IL.
Niko Goodrum 2B FA Wed 8/11/21 11:33 PM
Niko Goodrum
2B FA
Goodrum (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Goodrum suffered a left groin strain during Wednesday's game against the Orioles and will be sidelined for at least the next 10 days. The severity of the injury is unknown, and he's without a timeline for his return. It's a tough break for Goodrum, who was activated from the injured list Tuesday after missing time with a calf issue.
Niko Goodrum 2B FA Wed 8/11/21 10:37 PM
Niko Goodrum
2B FA
Goodrum was removed from Wednesday's game against the Orioles with a left groin strain, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Goodrum suffered the injury during the fifth inning while running to second base on his two-RBI double. He ended up 1-for-3 and should be considered day-to-day until the severity of the strain is determined.
Niko Goodrum 2B FA Wed 8/11/21 7:20 AM
Niko Goodrum
2B FA
Goodrum went 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Activated from the IL earlier in the day, Goodrum got the start at shortstop and hit sixth before shifting to center field later in the contest. The 29-year-old utility player has suited up at five different positions this season, but his .222/.303/.343 slash line through 64 games doesn't make a strong case for consistent work.
Niko Goodrum 2B FA Tue 8/10/21 3:12 PM
Niko Goodrum
2B FA
Goodrum (calf) was activated off the injured list as expected Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Goodrum wound up missing just over three weeks with a calf issue. He'll bat sixth and play shortstop in his return to action. Exactly how many opportunities the Tigers want to give to a 29-year-old with a career .701 OPS down the stretch remains to be seen, as they may elect to give some of his usual playing time to younger options.
Niko Goodrum 2B FA Sun 8/8/21 10:28 AM
Niko Goodrum
2B FA
Goodrum (calf) will rejoin the Tigers and be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Goodrum landed on the shelf with the calf injury just after the All-Star break, and he's ready to rejoin the active roster after going 5-for-26 with two walks, two RBI, three runs and nine strikeouts in seven rehab games with Triple-A Toledo. The 29-year-old has seen most of his time at shortstop in 2021, though he also has multiple appearances at second base and in the outfield.
Niko Goodrum 2B FA Fri 8/6/21 3:34 PM
Niko Goodrum
2B FA
Goodrum (calf) isn't expected to return to the active roster before Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Goodrum has been out since mid-July with a calf issue, though he's now been on a rehab assignment for a full week. He's gone just 4-for-18 with eight strikeouts across five rehab games, so there's certainly an argument to be made that he needs a bit more time before he's ready to go. It's also possible the Tigers simply see no need to activate the 29-year-old when they could instead keep some younger alternatives in the lineup for a few more days.
Niko Goodrum 2B FA Sat 7/31/21 8:10 PM
Niko Goodrum
2B FA
Goodrum (calf) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Reports from last weekend indicated Goodrum could begin a rehab assignment earlier this week, but he wound up a few days behind that schedule. He's been out for two weeks with a calf issue, a length of time which shouldn't require more than a small handful of rehab games before he's ready to return.
Niko Goodrum 2B FA Sun 7/25/21 9:06 PM
Niko Goodrum
2B FA
The Tigers are hopeful Goodrum (calf) will be ready to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Toledo on Monday or Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
According to manager A.J. Hinch, the decision on when to send Goodrum out on the rehab assignment will hinge on how he feels coming out of running drills over the weekend. Goodrum, who has been on the shelf since July 17 with a left calf contusion, was hitting .220 with six home runs and 12 stolen bases across 230 plate appearances on the season prior to being shut down.