MARCH 23, 2022•FREEP.COM
Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Best photos from spring training gameBest photos from the Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates spring training game on March 23, 2022.
Zack Wheeler - Reaches 42 pitches in side sessionWheeler (shoulder) completed a 42-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
ImpactWheeler is healthy again after a bout with shoulder soreness earlier in the offseason, but because the injury delayed him in his throwing progression, he's well behind the Phillies' other starting pitchers in spring training. After the extended bullpen session, Wheeler will advance to facing hitters in live batting practice, perhaps as soon as this weekend. If all goes well, Wheeler could make a Grapefruit League start next week, but he still doesn't look as though he'll be stretched out enough to start the Phillies' April 8 season opener versus the Athletics. Provided his shoulder provides no complications in his buildup program, Wheeler likely won't miss more than one turn through the rotation to begin the season.
MARCH 23, 2022•ROTOWIRE
The Detroit NewsMiguel Cabrera, except for three pinch-hit at-bats, batted third or fourth last season. He might hit lower in the order this year.
MARCH 23, 2022•DETROITNEWS.COM
Notes: Wheeler puts on show in 'pen sessionCLEARWATER, Fla. -- Zack Wheeler drew a crowd on Wednesday morning as he threw 42 pitches in a bullpen session at Carpenter Complex. Phill...
MARCH 23, 2022•MLB.COM
Castellanos Shows He's Ready to Play in PhiladelphiaNick Castellanos had his introductory press conference with the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday at noon.
MARCH 23, 2022•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Castellanos Shows He's Ready to Play in PhiladelphiaNick Castellanos had his introductory press conference with the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday at noon.
MARCH 23, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Joey Wentz - Opening year at Double-AThe Tigers optioned Wentz to Double-A Erie on Wednesday.
ImpactThough Wentz was participating in big-league camp, he was never a realistic option for the Opening Day roster. After undergoing Tommy John surgery in March 2020, Wentz made his return to game action last May, ultimately picking up 13 starts for Erie. Over his 53.1 innings with the affiliate, Wentz submitted a 3.71 ERA and 58:33 K:BB. He may need to do a better job of curbing his walks at Erie early on during the upcoming season before a promotion to Triple-A Toledo is considered.
MARCH 23, 2022•ROTOWIRE
