Lakeland, Fla. — Tigers infielder Tyler Nevin, who is in the thick of the fight for a roster spot, has not been available for the last two days.
Manager AJ Hinch said Nevin was dealing with oblique soreness.
“He felt some soreness after batting practice (Tuesday),” Hinch said. “He’s getting an MRI to get it checked out. We will have an update on Friday.”
Nevin, who is 4-for-19 with two homers in seven spring games, was due to get some extended playing time at third base and first base, with several players out of camp to participate in the World Baseball Classic.