SPENCER TURNBULL NEWS

Fourth rehab start coming Wednesday Turnbull (neck) is scheduled to make his fourth rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Toledo, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Turnbull will be making his second straight appearance with Toledo after he made his first two rehab starts at High-A West Michigan. In his first outing at Triple-A on Friday, Turnbull covered 3.1 innings and tossed 56 pitches while giving up two earned runs on three hits and one walk. After Wednesday's outing, Turnbull should be stretched out enough for something close to a normal starter's workload, but it's unclear if the Tigers will make room for him in the rotation. Before landing on the injured list in May with the neck injury, Turnbull compiled a 7.26 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in his seven starts with Detroit.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves rehab to Triple-A Turnbull (neck) had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

Impact The right-hander made a couple starts for High-A West Michigan, most recently covering three innings with two runs allowed and four strikeouts. He's been cleared to jump up the ladder to Toledo, which leaves Turnbull just one step away from a return to the majors. Turnbull got off to a rough start in his return from Tommy John surgery (7.26 ERA), but he figures to get one last chance to prove himself in the Detroit rotation.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Works three innings Sunday Turnbull (neck) made his second rehab start Sunday for High-A West Michigan, covering three innings and allowing two runs on two hits and no walks while striking out four.

Impact After tossing two scoreless frames for West Michigan in his first rehab start last Tuesday, Turnbull worked a little longer Sunday and was mostly effective during the 34-pitch outing, with a two-run first-inning home run representing the only damage against him. Expect the Tigers to transfer Turnbull's rehab assignment to Double-A Erie or Triple-A Toledo later this week as he continues to get stretched back out following a lengthy layoff due to a neck injury. The Tigers wouldn't appear to have room in the rotation for Turnbull at the moment, but that could change quickly if Detroit moves Eduardo Rodriguez and/or Michael Lorenzen ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Stavenhagen: Spencer Turnbull will make rehab starts... - The Athletic Spencer Turnbull will make rehab starts tomorrow and Sunday in West Michigan, A.J. Hinch said

JULY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Set to begin rehab assignment Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Turnbull (neck) will make rehab starts Tuesday and Sunday with High-A West Michigan, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Turnbull has been facing live hitters for more than a week and will now begin the process of getting stretched back out while he heads out of the farm for a pair of rehab starts. The right-hander has been sidelined since early May with a neck injury, so he'll likely be in store for a relatively slow buildup. He's expected to cover two innings Tuesday and three Sunday before likely moving his rehab assignment to Double-A Erie or Triple-A Toledo the following week. Prior to being shelved, Turnbull compiled a 7.26 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in seven starts with Detroit and had been optioned to Triple-A, so he won't be guaranteed a spot in the big-league rotation once he's formally activated from the 60-day injured list.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looks good in live BP Turnbull (neck) threw a 20-22 pitch live batting practice session Saturday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Turnbull's velocity was up a bit during the throwing session and he came out of it with no issues. The right-hander will have another live BP session next week and could be ready for a rehab assignment not long after that.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for live batting practice Turnbull (neck) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Saturday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact On the heels of another successful bullpen session Wednesday, Turnbull will advance to facing live hitters. He would appear to be closing in on a rehab assignment after needing a 60-day IL stint because of this neck issue, following a lost year due to Tommy John surgery. Turnbull has struggled to a 7.26 ERA this season, but he's shown that he can be effective when healthy and the Tigers will presumably give him another chance to prove himself in the starting rotation.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws full bullpen session Turnbull (neck) threw a 21-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Turnbull mixed in all of his pitches in what he deemed his first "real bullpen" session since he went on the injured list back in mid-May with a neck injury. "The neck feels fine," Turnbull said, "but it's building up arm strength and figuring out the timing. Doesn't feel too bad." There remains no timetable for Turnbull's return, but Wednesday's session was a significant step.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mound workout Saturday Turnbull (neck) is scheduled to throw off a mound Saturday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact It will be his first mound workout since he landed on the injured list in early May because of a neck injury. There's no exact timetable yet for Turnbull's activation from the 60-day IL and he's likely to require a lengthy minor-league rehab stint, but the 30-year-old right-hander seems to finally be headed in a positive direction.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing throwing work Turnbull (neck) is on track to begin a throwing program next week, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Turnbull has been limited to strength and conditioning work since he went on the major-league IL in early May due to a neck injury, but he's about ready to take a big step. The 30-year-old right-hander had originally been optioned to Triple-A Toledo before the injury was revealed, so he might be in for a lengthy minor-league rehab stint.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL The Tigers transferred Turnbull (neck) to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Impact Turnbull landed on the 15-day injured list May 12 (retroactive to May 7) and has yet to resume throwing. The move to the 60-day IL will keep him out until closer to the All-Star break and open a spot on the 40-man roster for Nick Solak, who was claimed off waivers from Atlanta on Friday.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for strength work Turnbull (neck) was cleared Tuesday to begin upper-body strength and conditioning work, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Turnbull got the go-ahead to increase his level of activity after undergoing a checkup MRI on Monday. He's been on the injured list since May 12 due to neck discomfort and still has a lot of hurdles to clear before he can be an option again for the Tigers' starting rotation.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Stavenhagen: Spencer Turnbull said he got an MRI this week... - The Athletic Spencer Turnbull said he got an MRI this week that showed some healing in his neck. He's scheduled for another MRI in two weeks. Doctors ini...

MAY 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Remains shut down Turnbull (neck) has yet to resume throwing, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Multiple MRI scans have shown that Turnbull's neck has been healing, just very slowly. He's scheduled for another MRI in two weeks, at which point the Tigers will re-evaluate the situation and determine whether or not he can begin a throwing program. Turnbull has been on the IL with neck discomfort since May 12.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers reverse course, place RHP Spencer Turnbull on IL The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Spencer Turnbull on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 7, with neck discomfort after last we...

MAY 13, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

What's going on with Spencer Turnbull? Scott Harris and Scott Boras explain The Tigers placed Spencer Turnbull on the 15-day major-league IL one day after Turnbull switched his representation to Scott Boras.

MAY 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Why Detroit Tigers rescinded Spencer Turnbull's option and placed him on injured list The Detroit Tigers placed Spencer Turnbull on the injured list, retroactive to May 7, with neck discomfort. He will continue to accrue servi...

MAY 12, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Recalled, placed on IL The Tigers recalled Turnbull from Triple-A Toledo on Friday and placed him on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 7, with neck discomfort.

Impact Turnbull was injured before he got sent out to Triple-A earlier this week, thus the procedural move to recall him and placed him on the major-league IL. It doesn't sound like a serious injury, though he could immediately be returned to Toledo once he completes his rehab.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Explaining the Tigers' decision to demote Spencer Turnbull Turnbull has shown good and bad signs in his return from Tommy John surgery. The Tigers ultimately optioned him this weekend.

MAY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tigers option RHP Spencer Turnbull to Triple-A The Detroit Tigers optioned struggling right-handed starter Spencer Turnbull to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.

MAY 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Demoted to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Turnbull to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact After missing the entire 2022 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Turnbull was healthy enough to break camp as a member of Detroit's Opening Day rotation. However, the 30-year-old right-hander hasn't been anywhere close to as effective as he had been prior to his surgery through his first seven starts of 2023, as he logged a 7.26 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 24:15 K:BB in 31 innings. The Tigers are hoping a demotion to Triple-A will help Turnbull regain confidence while honing his control and command. Alex Faedo will be called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move to start Sunday's game in St. Louis, and he could end up making a few turns through the rotation as the Tigers' No. 5 starter while Turnbull is on the farm.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes with no-decision Turnbull didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Cardinals, coughing up five runs on seven hits and a walk over 4.2 innings. He struck out six.

Impact The right-hander continues to have a bumpy return from Tommy John surgery. Saturday's six strikeouts did tie Turnbull's season high, but he also served up multiple homers for the first time in seven starts, and he left the game on the hook for his fifth loss before the Tigers tied it up in the seventh inning. Turnbull will carry a 7.26 ERA and 24:15 K:BB through 31 innings into his next outing, which could come at home next weekend against the Mariners.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers fourth loss Turnbull (1-4) took the loss Sunday, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks over four innings during a 5-3 loss to the Orioles. He struck out three.

Impact Turnbull allowed two or fewer earned runs for the third time over his past four starts, but he still picked up his fourth loss. He threw just 50 of his 83 pitches for strikes and issued multiple walks for the fifth time over six starts. Turnbull's ERA actually dropped from 7.25 to 6.84, but he still doesn't look like the pitcher he was in 2021, when he posted a 2.88 ERA over nine starts (50 innings) before undergoing Tommy John surgery.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts four frames in no-decision Turnbull didn't factor in the decision Tuesday in Milwaukee after he gave up two runs on three hits across four innings during a 4-3 victory. He struck out two and walked three.

Impact The right-hander threw 42 of his 75 pitches for strikes and generated just four whiffs, as he was unable to pitch deep enough to qualify for the win after Detroit's four-run second inning. Turnbull surrendered 12 runs in his first two starts of the season, though he's been better in his past three outings with a 3.77 ERA and 11:7 K:BB over 14.1 frames.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers' Spencer Turnbull learning 'different type of patience' this season Detroit Tigers right-hander Spencer Turnbull surrendered a critical three-run home run in Wednesday's loss. Fatigue played a role in his dow...

APRIL 21, 2023 • FREEP.COM