There's a world where right-hander Michael Fulmer is starting for the Detroit Tigers . Manager AJ Hinch is prepared to give him the opportunity in five days if Julio Teheran is unable to take the mound.
With the Tigers batting in the top of the first inning Friday, pitching coach Chris Fetter relayed a message to Hinch. He explained the tightness in Teheran's triceps wasn't getting any better throughout prolonged warmups. Unwilling to risk further injury, Hinch made a last-minute scratch.
"When you pull the pitcher right before the start of the game, it doesn't feel good and it doesn't look good," Hinch said.