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The Detroit Tigers have temporarily halted the rehabilitation assignment of left-handed reliever Brant Hurter, who has been sidelined since May 23 with a lumbar spine issue. Manager A.J. Hinch announced the decision on Friday, emphasizing that the team wants to address mechanical concerns in Hurter’s pitching motion before he returns to game action. The pitcher will be required to rest for at least seven days but will continue throwing during this reassessment period.
Hurter had compiled solid numbers prior to his injury, posting a 2.84 earned run average with 18 strikeouts across 21 appearances this season. Hinch stressed that the organization has not completely shut down the reliever’s recovery process, but believes taking this pause is necessary to ensure he performs at full capacity when he resumes his rehabilitation.
The Tigers also provided positive updates on other injured players. Pitcher Jack Flaherty is expected to throw off a mound this weekend in Kansas City as he recovers from a right flexor injury sustained in July. Outfielder Riley Greene, dealing with a right hamstring strain, is scheduled to return to Detroit for continued rehabilitation during the team’s upcoming homestand beginning Monday against Tampa Bay. Additionally, outfielder Kerry Carpenter has shifted his recovery work to Lakeland, Florida, while outfielder Parker Meadows continues his lengthy rehabilitation from an arm fracture sustained in April.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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