Tigers at Astros March 9, 2020

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Tarik Skubal

Makes first Grapefruit League start

PDetroit Tigers

March 9, 2020

Skubal tossed 2.2 innings of one-run ball in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He allowed four hits and two walks, while striking out three.

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David McKay

Velocity down to start spring

PDetroit Tigers

March 9, 2020

McKay's fastball velocity has been down from last season across his first five Grapefruit League outings, though he said he's fine physically, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

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Justin Verlander

Doesn't expect to make Opening Day

PHouston Astros

March 9, 2020

Verlander (lat) said Monday that it would "probably take a miracle" for him to be ready to return by Opening Day, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

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Justin Verlander

Shut down with mild lat strain

PHouston Astros

March 9, 2020

Verlander was shut down Monday after being diagnosed with a mild lat strain, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

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Yordan Alvarez

Team hoping for Wednesday return

OFHouston Astros

March 9, 2020

Manager Dusty Baker said Monday that he hopes Alvarez (knee) will be able to return to game action Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

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