Tigers placed SS Trey Sweeney on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.

Sweeney has begun swinging a bat, but his injury has opened the door for Kevin McGonigle to make the Opening Day roster. That may prove to be too big an obstacle for Sweeney to overcome when he’s recovered from his shoulder injury. However, McGonigle can play multiple positions on the infield, which could create an avenue for Sweeney eventually.