1997 Season Injuries — Detroit Tigers & Milwaukee Otters
30 injuries
Milwaukee Otters
Milwaukee Otters : Brady Anderson has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 2 weeks.
Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers : Jose R Herrera has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 2 weeks.
Detroit Tigers
Shoulder tendinitis
Detroit Tigers : CF Jose R Herrera was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: Shoulder tendinitis. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks.
Milwaukee Otters
Fractured hand
Milwaukee Otters : CF Brady Anderson was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Fractured hand. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.
SP Willie Blair
Milwaukee Otters
Sore ankle
Milwaukee Otters : SP Willie Blair was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sore ankle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.
3B Lou Whitaker
Milwaukee Otters
Strained groin
Milwaukee Otters : 3B Lou Whitaker was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Strained groin. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.
3B Lou Whitaker
Milwaukee Otters
Strained groin
Milwaukee Otters : 3B Lou Whitaker was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Strained groin. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 weeks.
Milwaukee Otters
Quadriceps strain
Milwaukee Otters : C Brian Harper was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Quadriceps strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 weeks.
Milwaukee Otters
Bruised calf
Milwaukee Otters : 2B Cal Ripken Jr. was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: Bruised calf. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days.
Milwaukee Otters
Milwaukee Otters : Oddibe McDowell has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 3-4 weeks.
SS Shane Halter
Detroit Tigers
Wrist soreness
Detroit Tigers : SS Shane Halter was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Wrist soreness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 6 days.
Milwaukee Otters
Sprained wrist
Milwaukee Otters : CF Oddibe McDowell was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: Sprained wrist. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks.
Milwaukee Otters
Milwaukee Otters : Lou Whitaker has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another one week.
Detroit Tigers
Strained posterior cruciate ligament
Detroit Tigers : CF Jose R Herrera was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Strained posterior cruciate ligament. He's expected to miss about 6-7 weeks.
3B Lou Whitaker
Milwaukee Otters
Pinched nerve (neck)
Milwaukee Otters : 3B Lou Whitaker was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Pinched nerve (neck). He's expected to miss about 3 weeks.
Detroit Tigers
Sprained ankle
Detroit Tigers : LF Shannon Stewart was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Sprained ankle. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.
SP Bob Ojeda
Milwaukee Otters
Torn rotator cuff
Milwaukee Otters : SP Bob Ojeda was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Torn rotator cuff. He's expected to miss about 5 months.
Milwaukee Otters
Intercostal strain
Milwaukee Otters : SS Robby Thompson was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Intercostal strain. He's expected to miss about 3 days.
Detroit Tigers
Burned leg
Detroit Tigers : LF Shannon Stewart was injured . The Diagnosis: Burned leg. This injury keeps him out of action for 1 day.
3B Lou Whitaker
Milwaukee Otters
Sprained ankle
Milwaukee Otters : 3B Lou Whitaker was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Sprained ankle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days.
Detroit Tigers
Strained posterior cruciate ligament
Detroit Tigers : CF Jose R Herrera was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Strained posterior cruciate ligament. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks.
LF Ben Grieve
Detroit Tigers
Bruised finger
Detroit Tigers : LF Ben Grieve was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Bruised finger. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days.
Detroit Tigers
Mild shoulder strain
Detroit Tigers : CF Jose R Herrera was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Mild shoulder strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days.
Milwaukee Otters
Torn ankle ligaments
Milwaukee Otters : C Brian Harper was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Torn ankle ligaments. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.
Milwaukee Otters
Strained rib cage muscle
Milwaukee Otters : CF Brady Anderson was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Strained rib cage muscle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 weeks.
Detroit Tigers
Forearm soreness
Detroit Tigers : SP Steve Trachsel was injured while playing golf. The Diagnosis: Forearm soreness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days.
SP Bob Ojeda
Milwaukee Otters
Sore elbow
Milwaukee Otters : SP Bob Ojeda was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sore elbow. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 weeks.
Detroit Tigers
Mild hip strain
Detroit Tigers : 2B Howard Battle was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Mild hip strain. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 6 days.
Detroit Tigers
Groin soreness
Detroit Tigers : CF Jose R Herrera was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Groin soreness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.
Milwaukee Otters
Sprained thumb
Milwaukee Otters : C Brian Harper was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: Sprained thumb. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 weeks.