Will Vest to Miss Remainder of Season Due to Surgeries

The Detroit Tigers announced that reliever Will Vest will be sidelined for the remainder of the season following surgeries on his elbow and hip. The right-handed pitcher underwent an operation this week to treat a stress fracture in his elbow.

This season has been challenging for the 31-year-old, who has faced multiple injuries and posted a 6.08 earned run average over 26 2/3 innings. Although his fastball velocity remained decent at 95.8 mph, it was lower than the previous year, indicating he struggled to maintain his health.

In the past three seasons, Vest had been a reliable asset for the Tigers, boasting a combined 2.93 ERA and 23 saves last year. His absence comes as the team contemplates potential trades, as they currently sit six games under .500 and are evaluating their roster ahead of the trade deadline.