Detroit — What the Tigers and starting pitcher Michael Fulmer most want Thursday is no surprises.
A torn meniscus in Fulmer's right knee, which has been the preliminary medical report, is a relatively routine procedure which typically puts an athlete on the shelf for only a few weeks.
Only if doctors discover there is more extensive damage, Tigers manager Ron Gardnerhire said Tuesday, would Fulmer's recovery be prolonged.
Fulmer was getting a second opinion from orthopedic surgeon James Andrews but otherwise expects arthroscopic repairs after he damaged his knee fielding a bunt in Saturday's game at Cleveland.