MARCH 14, 2023•FREEP.COM
Players from minor-league camp deliver 6-2 win for Detroit Tigers over Boston Red SoxThe Detroit Tigers scored five runs in the eighth inning to beat the Boston Red Sox, 6-2, and give reliever Mason Englert the victory.
Tarik Skubal - Placed on 60-day ILSkubal was placed on the 60-day injured list by the Tigers on Tuesday as he continues his recovery from left flexor tendon surgery.
ImpactThe move frees up a 40-man roster spot for waiver claim Freddy Pacheco. Skubal has been throwing on flat ground for a while but is expected to miss at least the first couple months of the season.
MARCH 14, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Freddy Pacheco - Claimed off waivers by DetroitPacheco (elbow) was claimed off waivers by the Tigers on Tuesday and optioned to Triple-A Toledo.
ImpactPacheco had been placed on outright waivers by the Cardinals earlier this month as he recovered from a bit of elbow tightness. The 24-year-old right-hander posted an encouraging 3.05 ERA with 84 strikeouts in 62 innings last season between Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis. Assuming good health, he could make his MLB debut out of Detroit's bullpen at some point in 2023.
MARCH 14, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Detroit Tigers option three prospects, including Parker Meadows, to Triple-A ToledoThe Detroit Tigers cut five players Tuesday morning from Opening Day roster contention, leaving 49 players in MLB spring training.
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Trevor Rosenthal - Throwing live batting practiceRosenthal (lat) will throw live batting practice Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
ImpactRosenthal insists that he's fully recovered from a lat strain he suffered last August, but the Tigers are taking a conservative approach with him this spring after he's missed so much time due to injury. The reliever will throw multiple live batting practice sessions before being cleared for game action and he will begin the season in the minors.
MARCH 14, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Matt Vierling - On track for all drills this weekVierling (knee) is on track to complete baserunning and full outfield drills by the end of the week, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
ImpactVierling has been ramping up his running and also going through live batting practice without issue. He's made a quick recovery from a right knee strain and should be ready to play in games in about a week.
MARCH 14, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Tyler Nevin - Making progressNevin (oblique) has started playing catch and going through defensive drills, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
ImpactNevin is also aiming to hit off a tee by the end of the week. Phil's son is working his way back from a mild left oblique strain and it seems like he might have an outside shot to be ready for Opening Day.
MARCH 14, 2023•ROTOWIRE
