7 Jordy Mercer SS

Mercer went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Phillies.

Mercer hit his first home run of the season in his second game back from a 17-day stint on the injured list. The veteran only hit six home runs last season and his career high is 14, set in 2017, so don't expect a ton of power moving forward.

Mercer (quad) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

As anticipated, Mercer has come off the injured list in time for Tuesday's matchup with Philadelphia. He figures to draw the start at shortstop in his first game back from a right quad strain, which would bump Gordon Beckham back to the bench.

Mercer (quadriceps) is likely to rejoin the Tigers for the beginning of their series Tuesday in Philadelphia, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

The Tigers sent Dustin Peterson to Triple-A after Sunday's game, which would open a spot for Mercer if he's ready to return following Monday's off day. The veteran shortstop last played for the Tigers on April 13, and he's slashing .233/.298/.326 through 13 games this season. Mercer's return figures to cut into the playing time for Gordon Beckham and Ronny Rodriguez.

Mercer (quadriceps) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Lakeland on Thursday.

Mercer has been sidelined since April 14 with a right quad strain. While the Tigers haven't outlined an official rehab schedule for the veteran infielder, he figures to play at least a couple of games in Lakeland before being reevaluated.

Mercer (quadriceps) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at High-A Lakeland this week, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

The Tigers haven't outlined an official rehab schedule for Mercer, but he's likely to play at least a couple games in Lakeland before his status is reassessed. If Mercer experiences no complications with his right quadriceps in the field or at the plate, he could be ready to turn from the 10-day injured list over the weekend.