Detroit Tigers' Javier Baez has been placed on the injured list due to a lumbar back strain, with Ryan Kreidler called up as a replacement. Jack Flaherty received a cortisone shot in his back but is expected to start against the Astros this weekend. Flaherty will face Justin Verlander on Saturday in Houston.
"Jack Flaherty feels on track to start Saturday after injection" Injections only MASK pain. https://t.co/X9by9oe79s
Tigers notebook: --No more mound drama --Jack Flaherty feels on track to start Saturday after injection --Spencer Torkelson: "It hurts, it's a little embarrassing." --Alex Faedo bullpen scheduled for Thursday https://t.co/6oVGMXsmBC via @detroitnews
Jack Flaherty said he’s feeling better after the injection in his back. Expects to start Saturday vs. Justin Verlander and Astros. He will throw flat-ground today, bullpen tomorrow
Jack Flaherty will start Saturday in Houston opposite former Tiger Justin Verlander. He received an injection to address his back issues Monday.
Tigers going with: Skubal on Friday Flaherty on Saturday Mize on Sunday https://t.co/GQ0UsjX4s3
With Javier Baez (back) out possibly to the All-Star break, Tigers planning a timeshare at shortstop with Ryan Kreidler and Zach McKinstry ...Also, Jack Flaherty received cortisone shot in his back https://t.co/eRDVvgaqAa via @detroitnews
Jack Flaherty to start this weekend vs. Astros https://t.co/xBc8I0656P
In other Tigers injury news, Jack Flaherty received an injection on Monday, according to today's team medical update. He's scheduled to play catch on Wednesday. Tigers are skipping his turn in rotation with Monday's off-day, but he's on turn to start in Houston next weekend.
Tigers medical report says Jack Flaherty received a cortisone shot in his back yesterday. He is still on track to make his next start in Houston.
Javier Baez to the IL with lumbar back strain. Ryan Kreidler up
The Tigers have announced the following roster moves: • Placed INF Javier Báez on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 9, with lumbar spine inflammation • Recalled INF Ryan Kreidler from Triple A Toledo
The #RedSox today announced the following roster moves: https://t.co/xyHeZYt8Pc
Tigers will start Kenta Maeda, Reese Olson and Casey Mize vs. Nationals Tues-Thurs. Jack Flaherty will be pushed back to Friday or Saturday at Houston to give his back more time. “We’re being pretty cautious with Jack just to make sure,” A.J. Hinch said.