The Tigers came into spring camp with six starting pitchers, and only five spots in their rotation. A decision, made either by the team or by attrition, was always going to come due. We’re not quite there yet, with two weeks and several starts apiece remaining until Opening Day, but it certainly feels like Daniel Norris is the odd man out.
If Norris isn’t going to be in the starting rotation to open the season, what is the Tigers’ plan for him? According to manager Ron Gardenhire, the team may take Norris north in another capacity.