Injuries & Moves: Maeda logs 6 K's in rehab start
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May 19: 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 one hit the rest of the way while racking up six strikeouts.
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. His relatively short outing could set up another rehab start with the Mud Hens, who continue on the road at Louisville this week.
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: TBD
Maeda logged three-plus innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Toledo on May 19. He's been going through a throwing program, as he tossed a bullpen session on May 15 at Comerica Park. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said the key for Maeda was "just getting healthy and getting some endurance back."
The club will evaluate the next steps after his start. (Last updated: May 19)
RHP Shelby Miller (right ulnar nerve inflammation)
Expected return: TBD
Miller underwent a hydro dissection procedure earlier in the week to help nurse the inflammation related to his nerve. He is traveling with the team and played light catch on May 17. The club will monitor the progress of his throwing this weekend. (Last updated: May 17)
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)