MARCH 19, 2022•FREEP.COM
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Active Tigers add to rotation, sign RHP Michael Pineda
Pitcher Michael Pineda and the Detroit Tigers reached a one-year deal Saturday, the latest move by a team that’s been active before and after the 99-day lockoutMARCH 19, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
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MARCH 19, 2022•MLB.COM
Kyle Funkhouser - Out with lat injuryFunkhouser is dealing with a lat issue and will likely open the year on the injured list, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
ImpactHe was set to work in a mid-leverage role out of the bullpen this season but should be considered out indefinitely.
MARCH 19, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Michael Pineda - Behind schedulePineda may not be ready for his first turn in the rotation due to getting a late start and an issue with his work visa, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
ImpactHe is in Florida with the team, but he is behind schedule with his throwing program. Tyler Alexander will remain stretched out indefinitely to serve as the fifth starter, but it doesn't sound like Pineda will miss much time.
MARCH 19, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Tyler Alexander - Likely headed to bullpenWith the Tigers adding Michael Pineda on Friday, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, Alexander will likely head to the bullpen to begin the season.
ImpactAlexander was slotted in as the team's No. 5 starter, but the addition of Pineda should change that. The new addition figures to join Eduardo Rodriguez, Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal and Matt Manning in the rotation. Alexander has proven capable of both starting and pitching in relief during his career, and he could rejoin the rotation if anyone gets bumped due to injury or ineffectiveness. For now, the lefty's fantasy value takes a hit in a long relief role.
MARCH 19, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Implications of Nick Castellanos Signing for the PhilliesDoes the Philadelphia Phillies signing of Nick Castellanos mean even more help is on the way for the 2022 MLB season?
MARCH 19, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
