Of course two other important Detroit Tigers pitchers, Anibal Sanchez and Fernando Rodriguez also have yet to pitch in a game, but this is expected. Sanchez has been battling shoulder discomfort, but Rodriguez hasn’t pitched because he has his own unique methods of training. Wilson, who could be fighting for a middle-reliever spot in the bullpen, has a shoulder injury that is preventing him from participating in baseball activities.
With his blue-collar work ethic, the 29-year-old Wilson quickly became a fan favorite and a go-to reliever for Brad Ausmus. In 2015, Wilson started in 1 game, finished 16 games, and pitched in every inning in between – even the bonus innings throughout the season.