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The Tigers face off against the Blue Jays today at 1:05 p.m. in Lakeland, but the excitement is tempered by injury concerns. Troy Melton, who was set to make his mark in Major League camp, has been shut down due to right arm soreness, raising alarm bells about the depth of the rotation. Meanwhile, Statcast data is offering insights into pitchers' performances as they shake off the winter rust, revealing potential strengths and weaknesses early in the season. On a brighter note, No. 16 prospect, Peck, is making waves in camp, injecting some optimism into the Tigers' future. As we gear up for the spring, the balance between player development and injury management will be critical for this team's success.
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Bless You Boys
Tigers vs. Blue Jays and Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays Time/Place: 1:05 p.m., Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland, FLSB Nation Site: Bluebird BannerMedia: Tigers Radio Network Lineups BLUE JAYS TIGERS Ernie Clement – 2B Parker Meadows – CF Andres Gimenez – SS Kevin McGonigle – SS Vladimir Guerrero – DH Jahmai Jones – LF Alejandro Kirk – C Riley Greene – […]
Bless You Boys
Random early notes on Tigers pitchers in camp with Statcast
Now that we get Statcast data from Triple-A, Single-A, and spring training games, it’s a lot easily to find notable details in pitching performances. Even when things go poorly in early outings as pitchers and hitters shake off the winter rust, you can still get a nice baseline on pitchers’ velocity and movement profiles, and […]
MLB.com
Tigers 'not taking any chances' with Melton (right arm soreness)
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Troy Melton entered his first Major League camp this month having never pitched in a Grapefruit League game for the Tigers. The hard-throwing right-hander still has not pitched in a game this spring due to what manager A.J. Hinch called general arm soreness.
MLB.com
From Pepperdine to Tigers camp, Peck (No. 16 prospect) making waves
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Mlbtraderumors
Yankees Still Open To Adding Platoon Bat
Spring training games have begun but further roster tweaks are still possible. Joel Sherman of The New York Post reports that the Yankees are still open to adding a right-handed-hitting outfielder or catcher. Sherman mentions the club’s previously-reported interest in players like Randal Grichuk, Austin Slater and Chas McCormick. Grichuk is still a free agent. […]
Motorcitybengals
Another Tigers rotation injury explains late offseason free agency blitz
The Detroit Tigers are shutting down Troy Melton after he experienced soreness during his spring training bullpen sessions.