Norris is outperforming Mike Fiers this spring and could bump the latter from the rotation at some point early in the year, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Norris has a 9:1 K:BB in nine Grapefruit League innings, while the veteran Fiers is sitting at a 7:8 K:BB in 11.1 frames. Manager Ron Gardenhire suggested he would likely stick with Fiers for now, and Norris does have an option remaining, so the 24-year-old could begin the season at Triple-A Toledo despite his strong spring. If the struggles continue for Fiers, though, it wouldn't be surprising to see Norris get the call fairly soon.