As we wait on the Tigers’ unofficial Spring Training opener, a couple updates:
First, Anibal Sanchez played catch this morning with pitching coach Rich Dubee, stretching out to 90 feet on his throws. He felt fine, he said, and manager Brad Ausmus seconded that. He’ll throw out to 90 feet again Tuesday (and maybe Wednesday), then stretch out to 120 feet before getting back on a mound.
While Sanchez begins throwing again, Alex Wilson will be shut down for the next few days with what Ausmus called a tender shoulder.
“Just general soreness,” Wilson said. “It’s more precautionary, I think.