Injuries & Moves: Maeda logs 6 K's in rehab start
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May 20: RHP Kenta Maeda (viral illness) throws three-plus innings in rehab start
Maeda, pitching for Triple-A Toledo in the first game of a Sunday doubleheader at Indianapolis, allowed a first-inning run on back-to-back doubles by Henry Davis and Jake Lamb, then allowed just one hit the rest of the way, striking out six.
The right-hander threw just 10 fastballs out of 53 pitches, averaging 89.8 mph, but put his splitter and slider to work, garnering 12 swinging strikes out of 32 pitches combined.
Maeda was back with the Tigers in Kansas City on Monday for his between-starts work. No decision has been made on whether he’ll make another rehab outing for the Mud Hens, who are in Louisville this week, or slot back into Detroit’s rotation. He’ll throw a bullpen session in the next few days to see how he feels.
“We’ve got some time,” manager A.J. Hinch said, “so we’ll wait to see what our thoughts are after we meet with him and see him throw.”
May 18: LHP Easton Lucas claimed off waivers from A’s; RHP Ty Adcock designated for assignment
Lucas was claimed by the Tigers on Saturday and optioned to Triple-A Toledo. In three games with the A’s this season, the 27-year-old allowed seven runs (six earned) in 3 2/3 innings.
In a corresponding move, Adcock was DFA'd. The Tigers claimed him from the Mariners on April 15. He allowed six earned runs and nine hits over six innings with Triple-A, but did not make an appearance on the Major League roster.
10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST
RHP Kenta Maeda (viral illness)
Expected return: Possibly next weekend
Maeda logged three-plus innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Toledo on May 19. He has been going through a throwing program and tossed a bullpen session on May 15 at Comerica Park. He rejoined the Tigers this week to do his between-starts work, but manager A.J. Hinch said on May 20 that no decision has been made on whether he will get another rehab start or rejoin the Tigers' rotation, and likely will wait until later in the week after his side session. (Last updated: May 20)
RHP Shelby Miller (right ulnar nerve inflammation)
Expected return: TBD
Miller underwent a hydro dissection procedure last week to remove scar tissue and help nurse the inflammation related to his nerve. He played light catch on May 17, and returned to Detroit this week to continue his throwing program. (Last updated: May 20)
RHP Jackson Jobe (left hamstring strain; No. 1 on Tigers Top 30 Prospect list)
Expected return: TBD
Jobe strained his left hamstring following through on a pitch during his May 1 start for Double-A Erie. He was placed on Erie’s 7-day injured list the next day. The injury is not expected to keep him out for a significant chunk of the season. (Last updated: May 15)
60-DAY INJURED LIST
RHP Sawyer Gipson-Long (left groin strain, right forearm tightness)
Expected return: 2025
After having UCL repair surgery on his right elbow, Gipson-Long is completing rehab daily in Lakeland, Fla. The Tigers transferred him to the 60-day injured list on May 7 to open a 40-man roster spot. (Last updated: May 7)