The Cardinals signed Vilade to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training.
The Tigers outrighted Vilade from the 40-man roster Monday after clearing waivers.
The Tigers optioned Vilade to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.
Vilade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
The Tigers recalled Vilade from Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
The Tigers optioned Vilade to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.
Vilade went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 11-9, 10-inning win over the Dodgers.
The Tigers recalled Vilade from Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
The Tigers optioned Vilade to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.
Vilade is batting seventh and playing right field Tuesday against the Guardians.