Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris left the field during Monday's game against the Cleveland Indians after suffering a strained right oblique.
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Norris to Have MRI on Tuesday Morning
Monday, July 4
The Tigers' official Twitter account provided the specifics of Norris' injury, indicating he will undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine how severe the strain is.
He yielded two runs and three hits and struck out three batters in two-plus innings of work Monday.
Norris may not be able to pitch in the immediate future, but he's overcome more during his young MLB career.
The 23-year-old was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in May 2015 but played through the rest of the campaign before undergoing surgery to remove a malignant growth. He then announced the operation was successful and that he was cancer-free in October.
Three non-displaced fractures in the spinal process put Norris on the disabled list at the start of the 2016 season.
Norris has flashed exceptional talent in his short time in the big leagues, leaving a perfect-game bid after five innings last season—unfortunately because of an oblique strain.
The Tigers have the likes of Justin Verlander and Michael Fulmer on their pitching staff, but Norris' ailment will hinder their depth. MLB.com's Jason Beck reported Monday that starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann went on the 15-day disabled list with a strained neck.
The Tigers will hope Norris isn't down for long as they try to close the gap on the Indians in the American League Central. Once Detroit gets Norris and Zimmermann back, it could make a push for the Central crown following the All-Star break.
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