FEBRUARY 27•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Tigers P Casey Mize throws in first game after 22 monthsDetroit Tigers starter Casey Mize appeared in a major league game on Tuesday for the first time in 22 months following his recovery from Tom...
Verlander ups intensity in latest bullpen sessionWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Astros right-hander Justin Verlander has yet to pitch in an exhibition game because of right shoulder issues. Howev...
FEBRUARY 27•MLB.COM
Brendan White - Throws bullpen sessionWhite (elbow) threw a bullpen session Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
ImpactIt was his first time throwing off a mound since a brief shutdown period due to posterior right elbow discomfort. White will throw another bullpen session Thursday as he ramps back up with an eye on a Grapefruit League appearance.
FEBRUARY 27•ROTOWIRE
Joey Wentz - Effective in spring debutWentz tossed two scoreless innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He allowed a hit and two walks, while striking out five.
ImpactIt's of course a small sample size, but this was an encouraging outing for Wentz. The southpaw mostly served as a starter for the Tigers last year and struggled mightily, posting a 6.90 ERA and 1.68 WHIP across 105.2 innings. The team announced before spring training that Wentz will be focusing on a relief role in camp, with some hope that his stuff will play up out of the bullpen. It remains to be seen if Wentz can remain effective in this role, though it seems like Detroit will give him an opportunity to establish himself as a left-handed relief option heading into the regular season.
FEBRUARY 27•ROTOWIRE
Greene 'excited to be back out there' after Tommy JohnLAKELAND, Fla. -- Tigers manager A.J. Hinch used a football analogy for Riley Greene’s return to game action, saying the Tigers' outfielder...
FEBRUARY 26•MLB.COM
Spring training roundup: Jack Flaherty has stress-free Tigers debutJack Flaherty needed to make just 10 pitches in his Detroit Tigers spring training debut as he combined with five relievers to pitch a two-h...
FEBRUARY 26•SUNHERALD.COM
Shawn Dubin - Nursing shoulder inflammationDubin will be shut down from throwing for three days because of right shoulder inflammation, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
ImpactSome early-spring shoulder inflammation isn't uncommon, but it won't help his bid for a bullpen spot. Dubin allowed seven runs over nine innings while striking out 11 during his brief time with the Astros last season.
FEBRUARY 26•ROTOWIRE
