SPENCER TURNBULL NEWS

Likely out through mid-April Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Sunday that he expects Turnbull (COVID-19 injured list) to miss the team's "first few series" of the season, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports...

Impact While Detroit hasn't explicitly said that Turnbull's placement on the COVID-19 IL a few days ago was the result of a positive test, his projected multi-series absence to begin the season suggests that's indeed the case. Assuming Turnbull doesn't experience any major symptoms during his recovery, he seems unlikely to be ready to go until around mid-April, and he could need additional time beyond that to build up his pitch count after the lengthy break in his throwing progression. Turnbull's absence will clear the way for Matthew Boyd to enter 2021 as the Tigers' No. 1 pitcher.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for IL Turnbull won't be available for the start of the regular season after the Tigers announced Wednesday that he will be placed on the COVID-19 injured list, Jason Beck of MLB.com repo...

Impact Turnbull has been away from the Tigers since the weekend due to COVID-19 protocols and doesn't appear on track to rejoin the club before the end of camp, so Detroit won't be counting on him to fill a spot in the Opening Day rotation. Provided Turnbull isn't dealing with severe symptoms of the virus -- if he's even tested positive -- he likely won't miss extended time, though he still may need a week or two to get his arm reconditioned for starting duty once he clears all protocols. His absence to begin the season will open up a spot in the rotation for non-roster invitee Julio Teheran (back), who was informed Wednesday that he had made the team.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

May miss most of camp Turnbull remains away from the rest of his teammates due to COVID-19 protocols and may miss most of the rest of camp, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manager A.J. Hinch expressed pessimism Sunday that Turnbull would be able to do much before the end of camp. He built up to four innings in his most recent spring appearance, but the delay may still cause him to miss a turn or two in the rotation to start the year.

MARCH 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers' Spencer Turnbull away due to COVID protocol; Michael Fulmer to bullpen? Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch announced Friday right-hander Spencer Turnbull had to leave the spring training facility for COVID-19 protoc...

MARCH 19, 2021 • FREEP.COM

COVID protocols could cost Tigers Turnbull the chance to start Opening Day Spencer Turnbull could be away from the team for at least five days after being put in COVID-19 quarantine

MARCH 19, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Out due to protocols Manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Turnbull is out due to health and safety protocols, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's not clear how long Turnbull will be away from the team, but his absence will presumably affect his throwing program, and Stavenhagen suggests it "could potentially throw a wrench in (the) plans for the Opening Day rotation."

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Amazin' at-bat: Mets' Guillorme draws 22-pitch walk vs Hicks

New York Mets backup Luis Guillorme had quite an at-bat in spring training Sunday

MARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allows two runs in spring debut Turnbull allowed two runs on four hits across two innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays. He walked one and struck out three.

Impact Turnbull was fairly hittable in his spring debut, and the righty needed 39 pitches to navigate his two innings. Despite the so-so start, Turnbull should have a rotation spot firmly locked down on a Detroit team that isn't exactly full of proven options at this point. The 28-year-old turned in a solid 3.97 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 56.2 innings last season.

MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alderson: `Some of our players aren’t defensive geniuses'

New York Mets president Sandy Alderson says he is emphasizing offense over defense but Kevin Pillar and Albert Almora Jr_ were brought in to help.”

MARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Tigers' Spencer Turnbull reacts to first spring training start Detroit Tigers right-hander Spencer Turnbull talks Thursday, March 4, 2021, about his first spring training outing.

MARCH 4, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Tigers' GM says team considering 6-man rotation

The Detroit Tigers are considering using a six-man rotation for at least some of this season as they return to a normal-length schedule

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Tigers: Spencer Turnbull poised for growth during 2021 season Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull is poised to show significant growth in 2021. While the calendar year has flipped to 2021 a...

JANUARY 3, 2021 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Young pitchers arrive for Detroit, but growing pains follow

The arrival of pitching prospects Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal was a big deal for the Detroit Tigers, but if fans expected an immediate impact, they may have been disappointed

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes fourth loss Turnbull (4-4) allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five in five innings in Friday's loss to the Royals.

Impact Turnbull couldn't stop Adalberto Mondesi in particular, as the Royals shortstop was in the middle of all three runs against the righty. It's a tough end to a solid season for Turnbull, who finishes with a 3.97 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 51 strikeouts across 56.2 innings in 11 starts.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Keller, Mondesi carry Royals past Tigers 3-2

Brad Keller threw six scoreless innings, Adalberto Mondesi had three hits and an RBI as the Kansas City Royals held off the Detroit Tigers 3-2

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins, Reds, Astros lock up spots in the postseason

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggling Tigers look to break 4-game losing streak against Royals

Detroit is looking to snap its four-game losing streak with a win over Kansas City

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another quality start Turnbull struck out seven and gave up two runs on five hits over six innings in a 5-2 win over the Indians on Saturday.

Impact After having just two quality starts in his first eight outings, Turnbull has recorded two over his last three starts. He dropped his ERA to 3.83 with the performance and lines up to face the Royals on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers beat Indians 5-2 after Gardenhire's retirement

Eric Haase and Daz Cameron hit RBI singles during a four-run eighth inning for Detroit, and the Tigers won their first game following manager Ron Gardenhire’s retirement, 5-2 over...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland visits Detroit after Plesac's strong performance

Cleveland looks to follow up a dominant performance by Friday starter Zach Plesac

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians hold on in 9th for 1-0 victory over Tigers

Zach Plesac pitched impressively into the eighth inning, and Brad Hand worked out of a jam in the ninth to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 1-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allows five runs in loss Turnbull (4-3) allowed five runs on eight hits and a walk over five innings Sunday, striking out five and taking the loss against the White Sox.

Impact Most of the damage against Turnbull came during a White Sox three-run fifth inning, but prior to that, the 27-year-old righty coughed up a solo shot to Eloy Jimenez in the fourth. After the disappointing outing, Turnbull owns a 3.94 ERA and 39:27 K:BB across 45.2 innings. Turnbull will look to get back in the win column Saturday at home against Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jiménez homers as White Sox beat Tigers again

Eloy Jiménez homered, Yoán Moncada had three hits and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 for their fourth straight win

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stiever expected to start for Chicago against Detroit

The Tigers will start Spencer Turnbull on Sunday while the White Sox are expected to counter with Jonathan Stiever

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Abreu homers twice as White Sox rout Tigers 14-0

José Abreu hit a pair of three-run home runs and matched a career high with seven RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox beat Detroit 14-0 for their eighth straight win against the Tigers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS