LAKELAND, Fla. — Detroit Tigers third baseman Tyler Nevin, in the thick of a fierce competition for a spot on the Opening Day roster, removed himself from batting practice Tuesday and reported soreness in his oblique.
The 25-year-old is receiving further tests.
"He's going to get an MRI and get checked out," Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday morning.
Nevin is hitting .211 (4-for-19) with two home runs and four strikeouts through seven games in spring training. He has experience at third base, first base, left field and right field in the big leagues.