Norris exits Triple-A rehab start in first inning

Lefty, who was near return to Tigers' rotation, left with trainer after 32 pitches

July 23rd, 2017
Daniel Norris has been on the DL with left groin strain since July 6. (AP)
Daniel Norris has been on the DL with left groin strain since July 6. (AP)

The Tigers had hoped left-hander was nearing a return to the rotation.
However, the 24-year-old lefty was unable to complete the opening frame during his second rehab start with Triple-A Toledo. Norris exited the game with an apparent injury after throwing 32 pitches, according to a tweet by Nate Rowan, who works in the public relations department for the Twins' Triple-A affiliate in Rochester.

Norris was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left groin strain on July 6 and began his rehab assignment July 18. He was expected to throw closer to 90 pitches Sunday. This season, Norris is 4-7 with a 5.29 ERA in 16 starts for the Tigers.