Free Press Sports Writer Anthony Fenech breaks down the Detroit Tigers’ win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press
With a bit of distance, Joe Jimenez was able to process things as he ran his left foot over a vibrating massage ball.
The back-to-back bad outings? In the past. The temporary demotion from his setup spot in the Detroit Tigers bullpen? Over it.
No, on Friday afternoon, Jimenez was relaxed. Focused on improvement. Content, even, with knowing the Tigers need to ease him back into high-leverage situations.