Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene, fully recovered from a fracture in his right foot, will begin his rehab assignment Friday with Low-A Lakeland, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.
The 21-year-old will play center field Friday for five innings and serve as the designated hitter Saturday for nine innings. After Saturday's game, barring any setbacks, the top prospect will travel Sunday to Columbus, Ohio, and join Triple-A Toledo.
Greene is expected to be in the Mud Hens' lineup for Monday's game against Triple-A Columbus. He is slated to play Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (Tuesday is an off day for Toledo).