Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers news, rumors and injuriesFri, 14 Mar 2014 09:28:56 -0700 Detroit Tigers SS Jose Iglesias (shins) will visit with a second specialist to figure out a fix for the stress reaction in his shins. Manager Brad Ausmus said the meeting isn't a positive sign that Iglesias will return soon. Iglesias received orthotics that added extra cushion under the feet last week, and he's since resumed workouts and taken batting practice. However, he has not done anything more than light jogging, suggesting he's not close to returning to games. Iglesias could be running out of time in order to be ready for opening day. INF Steve Lombardozzi has been playing semi-regularly at shortstop with Iglesias out the last few weeks, and he'd likely fill in if Iglesias has a day-to-day injury. If Iglesias needs to start on the disabled list, the Tigers could call up SSs Hernan Perez or Eugenio Suarez. Fantasy Tip: Iglesias isn't highly sought after in fantasy leagues, because he's a defense-first player. This news surely will have very few folks willing to take him. If he opens on the DL, none of his replacements are worth looking into, either. Share: Tigers | Nate Robertson signs Fri, 14 Mar 2014 08:37:22 -0700 The Detroit Tigers signed free-agent P Nate Robertson (Rangers) to a minor league deal Thursday, March 13. Share: Tigers | Five cut Fri, 14 Mar 2014 06:00:47 -0700 The Detroit Tigers optioned RP Justin Miller, 1B Jordan Lennerton and SS Daniel Fields to Triple-A Toledo. OF Francisco Martinez was optioned to Double-A Erie, and 2B Devon Travis was reassigned to minor league camp. Share: Tigers | Luis Marte released Wed, 12 Mar 2014 19:07:23 -0700 The Detroit Tigers released RP Luis Marte Wednesday, March 12. Manager Brad Ausmus said he wasn't going to make the team, and that there was no room in the minors. Share: Tigers | Justin Verlander debuts Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:18:11 -0700 Detroit Tigers SP Justin Verlander (groin) gave up just one hit in four innings in his spring debut Tuesday, March 11, while throwing 52 pitches. Verlander walked two and struck out two. Share: Tigers | Lineup still in flux Tue, 11 Mar 2014 07:14:21 -0700 Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said he's "95 percent sure" that 1B Miguel Cabrera and DH Victor Martinez will hit third and fourth, respectively, this season but that he is "not solid on anyone anywhere" else in the batting order. Fantasy Tip: Watch to see how the lineup arrangement will affect the run and RBI totals of hitters like Ian Kinsler, Torii Hunter and Austin Jackson. Drafters will have to adjust their expectations based on their slots. Share: Tigers | Justin Verlander nearly on schedule Tue, 11 Mar 2014 06:04:14 -0700 Detroit Tigers SP Justin Verlander (groin) is not far behind other starting pitchers because of the bullpen sessions he has thrown, said manager Brad Ausmus. Verlander is slated to throw 50 to 55 pitches in his start Tuesday, March 11. Fantasy Tip: If all goes off without a hitch, Verlander will continue his path of being ready for the start of the season. Share: Tigers | Jose Iglesias continues to get treatment Tue, 11 Mar 2014 05:54:10 -0700 Detroit Tigers SS Jose Iglesias (shins) is still receiving treatment on his shins. Though he's taking batting practice and fielding ground balls, he's not running. Fantasy Tip: He did a bit of running a few days ago but hasn't progressed in that department. It's getting unclear as to whether he'll start the 2014 campaign on time. If Iglesias can't go, Steve Lombardozzi or someone else may have to step in for tepid AL-only filler value. Share: Tigers | Casey Crosby debuts as reliever Mon, 10 Mar 2014 17:09:05 -0700 Detroit Tigers RP Casey Crosby (forearm) made his spring debut Monday, March 10, and pitched a scoreless two-thirds of an inning, walking one and striking out one. He's competing for a spot in the bullpen, unlike in past springs. "I feel a lot more comfortable doing the short-inning stuff," Crosby said, "not really thinking, more just going. Just go pitch and let it go. That's what I'm most comfortable doing, I feel like." Fantasy Tip: The former top prospect could eventually carve out a nice niche in the bullpen, but he's not fantasy relevant. Share: Tigers | Andy Dirks' back surgery successful Mon, 10 Mar 2014 16:59:44 -0700 Detroit Tigers OF Andy Dirks (back) underwent a microdiscectomy Monday, March 10, in St. Petersburg, Fla., and the procedure was seemed successful. He's not allowed to do any physical activity besides walk for three weeks and is expected to be sidelined for a total of 12 weeks. Fantasy Tip: The positive for hopeful AL-only owners of Dirks is that no complications were discovered or arose, if that had been possible. Rajai Davis is expected to benefit most from Dirks' absence primarily because the speedy outfielder is the only fantasy-relevant player who could. Share: Tigers | Starting pitchers off limits Mon, 10 Mar 2014 00:12:01 -0700 Updating a previous item, Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski told reporters the starting rotation will remain intact. There were rumors the club was looking to trade SP Rick Porcello earlier in the weekend. Share: Tigers | Andy Dirks to undergo surgery Sun, 09 Mar 2014 20:14:33 -0700 Detroit Tigers OF Andy Dirks (back) will undergo back surgery Monday, March 10. He is expected to have limited movement for the next three weeks and will not be able to play baseball until June. Share: Tigers | Jose Iglesias still sidelined Sun, 09 Mar 2014 20:08:01 -0700 Detroit Tigers SS Jose Iglesias (shins) continues to be sidelined because of shin splints and is receiving treatment for the injuries. Manager Brad Ausmus indicated Iglesias will need to return soon if he wants to be ready for the start of the season. "We're going to hit that point in Spring Training where there won't be enough games for him to get at-bats to be ready for the season," Ausmus said. "We've talked about it internally. We haven't set a firm date on that, but there is going to be a point where if he can't get on the field because of the injury, we're going to have to make a decision." Share: Tigers | Could trade Rick Porcello Sun, 09 Mar 2014 11:13:31 -0700 The Detroit Tigers are reportedly willing to listen to trade offers for SP Rick Porcello, according to multiple major league sources. Share: Tigers | Wilfredo Ledezma signed Sat, 08 Mar 2014 17:20:11 -0800 The Detroit Tigers have signed P Wilfredo Ledezma (Japanese League) to a minor league contract. Share:  |
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