Greene Exits Tigers Game After Being Hit by Pitch in Second Inning
Riley Greene initially remained in the contest against the Cleveland Guardians, scoring from first base before being substituted between innings.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene was removed from the game against the Cleveland Guardians after being struck on the right leg by a 92-mph pitch from pitcher Tanner Bibee in the second inning. The incident occurred leading off the frame, with Greene initially remaining in the contest despite the impact.
Greene went down in pain but waved off the Tigers’ training staff, choosing to hustle-jog to first base rather than receive immediate medical attention on the field. His participation continued briefly, as he scored from first base on a subsequent double to the left-center gap by Spencer Torkelson.
Although Greene appeared to be functioning normally after scoring, the Tigers made a substitution between innings. Ben Malgeri replaced Greene in left field, a move attributed to swelling in the area where the pitch made contact.
At the time of the report, there was no immediate word from the Tigers regarding the specific extent or severity of the injury. The decision to remove Greene was made proactively between innings rather than during active play.
The event was confirmed by the MLB Injury Bot on social media, which posted video footage of the hit-by-pitch incident from August 11, 2026. The report originated from The Detroit News and was distributed via Yahoo Sports.
