Bradenton, Fla. — Kyle Funkhouser, who emerged last season as an integral part of the Tigers’ winning bullpen mix, may not be able to start the season on time.
Manager AJ Hinch announced Saturday before the Tigers played a spring game against the Pirates that Funkhouser hasn’t been able to throw yet in camp because of lat soreness on his right side.
“It just hasn’t resolved itself,” Hinch said. “He hasn’t been throwing any bullpens or live batting practice. That’s a concern with the shorter spring. I don’t anticipate that he’ll be ready for the season.