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  • Bailey Horn P | DET

    Tigers' Bailey Horn: On mend from elbow scope

    The Tigers announced Wednesday that Horn is recovering from arthroscopic left elbow surgery, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

    It's unclear when exactly Horn had the operation, so a timetable for him to resume throwing is also cloudy. The lefty made 10 appearances out of the Tigers bullpen last season, collecting a 1.59 ERA and 10:7 K:BB over 11.1 innings.

  • Tigers' Sawyer Gipson-Long: Coming back from oblique strain

    Gipson-Long is recovering from a left oblique strain, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

    It's unclear at this point when Gipson-Long suffered the injury or how long he might be shelved. The right-hander already looked to be on the outside looking in for a spot in the Tigers' rotation, even with Reese Olson (shoulder) and Jackson Jobe (elbow) potentially set to miss the entire season, and this development won't help his case. Gipson-Long has missed much of the last two seasons due to Tommy John and hip surgeries.

  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Recovering from elbow scope

    Dingler will be eased into spring training after undergoing arthroscopic right elbow surgery, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

    It's unclear when exactly Dingler had the operation, but he had a similar surgery two years ago and does not expect to be sidelined for much of camp. Dingler -- who won a Gold Glove in 2025 -- should be fine for Opening Day, but if his recovery lags, Jake Rogers would step in as the Tigers' primary catcher.

  • Rangers' Jordan Montgomery: Inks one-year deal with Rangers

    The Rangers signed Montgomery (elbow) to a one-year, $1.25 million contract Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Montgomery had a hybrid UCL reconstruction last March but hopes to be major-league ready around the All-Star break. The 33-year-old had a disastrous 2024 season with the Diamondbacks after signing late in spring training, posting a 6.23 ERA over 25 appearances. He was terrific in 2023, however, which included starring for the Rangers down the stretch of the regular season and their run to the World Series. The two sides are hoping to recapture some of that magic in 2026.

  • Chase DeLauter OF | CLE

    Guardians' Chase DeLauter: Reps in center, right field

    DeLauter will play center field and right field during training camp, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

    DeLauter has a chance to be an everyday outfielder and middle-of-the-order bat for the Guardians in 2026, but he'll need to stay healthy. Since being drafted in the first round in 2022, DeLauter has played just 138 regular-season games in the minors due to a variety of injuries. He played just 42 games last season due to core muscle surgery in March and right wrist surgery in July. When healthy, DeLauter has made an impact offensively, posting a .888 OPS during his career in the minors.

  • Ty Madden P | DET

    Tigers' Ty Madden: Expected to be ready for camp

    Madden (shoulder), who missed all of the 2025 season, is expected to be ready for spring training, MLB.com reports.

    Madden sustained a right rotator cuff strain last spring and ended up missing the entire season as a result. After a long recovery period, the 25-year-old righty appears to be ready to take the mound again. As a rookie in 2024, Madden appeared in six games for the Tigers, posting a 4.30 ERA across 23 innings. He figures to compete for a bullpen role during camp.

  • Reid Detmers SP | LAA

    Angels' Reid Detmers: Loses arbitration case

    Detmers will make $2.625 million in 2026 after losing his arbitration hearing with the Angels on Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

    Detmers had filed for $2.925 million, but he will receive the lower of the two figures after finishing the 2025 campaign with a 3.96 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 63.2 innings. The 26-year-old southpaw worked exclusively out of the bullpen last year, but manager Kurt Suzuki confirmed Tuesday that Detmers will begin 2026 in the Angels' rotation regardless of how he performs during spring training.

  • Jeff Hoffman RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Jeff Hoffman: Receives vote of confidence

    Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Tuesday that he's "100 percent confident if [Hoffman] is closing most games," Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    GM Ross Atkins said early in the offseason that the Blue Jays weren't committed to using Hoffman as their primary closer in 2026, but it appears that's how the club will enter spring training. Toronto inked submariner Tyler Rogers to a three-year, $37 million contract during the winter to bolster the bullpen, but he has just three saves across the past four seasons despite consistently working in a high-leverage role and may be better suited for setup work. Hoffman's first season with the Blue Jays in 2025 was an up-and-down affair, as he closed the regular season with a 4.37 ERA and 1.19 WHIP while converting 33 of 40 save chances.

  • Yimi Garcia RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Yimi Garcia: Elbow feeling good

    Manager John Schneider said Tuesday that Garcia is feeling good and has thrown for numerous weeks following surgery in September to clean up scar tissue in his right elbow, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    The Blue Jays will remain cautious with Garcia's buildup, but the team hopes he will be ready for Opening Day. The surgery the right-hander had on his elbow effectively ended his 2025 season as he was placed on the 60-day injured list at the end of August.

  • Rays' Manuel Rodriguez: Placed on 60-day IL

    The Rays placed Rodriguez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

    Rodriguez underwent surgery in July to repair the flexor tendon in his right elbow, and he will now return to the IL to begin 2026 while he finishes up his rehab. His place on the 40-man roster will be filled by Nick Martinez, who signed a one-year deal with the Rays on Monday.

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