Greene (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list Friday and is expected to resume his role as closer, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Greene will return after missing 12 days with right shoulder inflammation. The 29-year-old has a 4.03 ERA and 1.24 WHIP, and while Joe Jimenez (2.85 ERA, 1.15 WHIP) has been better this season, the Tigers likely want to put Greene in the ninth inning to showcase him for potential trade partners. If the veteran reliever is dealt, he'd likely move into a setup role with his new team and Jimenez would take over as Detroit's closer.

Greene (shoulder) said that he expects to be activated from the 10-day disabled list when first eligible to return Friday in Houston, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Tigers haven't verified that Greene will return prior to the break, but the right-hander's expectation seems reasonable after he completed a bullpen session Wednesday. It marked the third consecutive day that Greene was able to throw, so assuming his shoulder feels fine when he's re-evaluated Thursday, the Tigers will likely give him the green light to return over the weekend. Joe Jimenez has been serving as the Tigers' closer since Greene was placed on the DL and has converted one of two save chances.

Greene (shoulder inflammation) threw a bullpen session Monday, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

He landed on the disabled list on July 2 and it's possible he could return before the All-Star break. In the meantime, Joe Jimenez will serve as the Tigers' closer.

Greene (shoulder) was diagnosed with right shoulder inflammation following his MRI on Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The MRI results are essentially a best-case scenario for Greene, who was initially placed on the disabled list with a shoulder strain. The 29-year-old has a 4.03 ERA and 1.24 WHIP and is 19-for-22 in save opportunities, and could return as early as next weekend's series in Houston.

Greene (shoulder) will undergo an MRI in Dallas on Thursday, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Greene was placed on the 10-day DL on Monday due to a right shoulder strain. Following this exam, a more definitive timetable should come into focus.

Greene was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Greene has been a solid enough closer for the Tigers this season, saving 19 games with a 4.03 ERA. He had struggled recently, allowing three runs over his last three appearances and suffering a noticeable drop in velocity. Joe Jimenez figures to be next in line for saves in Detroit.

Greene (2-5) was tagged with the loss Tuesday against the Athletics, as he allowed two runs on three hits while retiring just a single batter.

EDGE Analysis

Greene came on in the top of the ninth inning with the game tied 7-7 and he quickly ran into trouble, giving up a leadoff double followed by a single that put Oakland up 8-7. The Tigers' closer retired Khris Davis but was then chased after giving up another single. After the rough outing, Greene now has a 4.14 ERA, and with Detroit quickly fading out of contention, the Tigers could turn to Joe Jimenez in the ninth inning at some point. That transition could be accelerated if the Tigers decide to trade Greene.

Greene gave up one run on one hit and one walk while striking out two in 1.1 innings Monday against the A's. He took the loss.

EDGE Analysis

He entered a tie game with two outs in the eighth inning, so it wasn't a blown save, but Greene gave up a solo home run to Jed Lowrie in the ninth inning, which proved to be the game winner. Joe Jimenez, who figures to be next in line for saves if Greene is ever traded or loses the job, gave up three runs in one inning, so it's not like Greene's job is in immediate jeopardy.

Greene recorded his 19th save of the season Saturday against the White Sox, delivering a clean ninth inning with two strikeouts.

EDGE Analysis

Greene didn't seem like he would be needed Saturday as the Tigers had a 5-0 lead, but the White Sox rallied to tie the game during the fifth and sixth innings. The 29-year-old has converted 19 of 22 save opportunities and has a 3.57 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 40 strikeouts across 35.1 innings.

Greene saved his 17th game of the season Thursday, working around a hit and striking out two in a shutout inning.

EDGE Analysis

A two-out single by Robbie Grossman in the ninth wound up as only a blip. Greene induced Jake Cave to ground into a force play to end the contest. Greene has now converted 17 of 20 save chances, including 13 of his last 14, and holds a 10.3 K/9, a 2.7 BB/9 and a 3.78 ERA on the season.