2 weeks agoDetroit Tigers right-hander
Alex Cobb (hip) threw his first bullpen session in camp on Saturday and is scheduled to throw his second bullpen on Wednesday. Cobb was shut down early in spring training after he was diagnosed with right-hip inflammation, but the 37-year-old veteran is ramping back up as he attempts to rejoin the team's starting rotation. Opening Day is next Thursday in L.A. against the World Series-champion Los Angeles Dodgers, though, so Cobb will open the regular season on the injured list and isn't expected to make his 2025 debut until late April or early May. While Cobb will be given a rotation spot in Detroit when he's ready, he's not much of a fantasy asset and has only made 30 starts in a season once. He made just three starts in 2024 due to hip, finger and shoulder injuries and just hasn't been very durable.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Detroit Free Press - Evan Petzold
1 month agoDetroit Tigers starting pitcher
Alex Cobb (hip) received an epidural injection to further aid in his recovery process. The right-hander is set to play catch tomorrow. Cobb is already expected to miss the start of the regular season and could face a more extended absence if he cannot be built up. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he works his way back from hip inflammation. Earlier in the offseason, the 37-year-old signed a one-year contract worth $15 million. Cobb was expected to open the season in the rotation, but with this injury, his absence will leave a spot open for at least a month. During camp,
Matt Manning,
Kenta Maeda,
Casey Mize, and
Ty Madden are expected to compete for this role. Last season, Cobb was limited to just 16 1/3 innings of work and could open this season on the injured list.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Evan Woodbery
1 month agoDetroit Tigers starting pitcher
Alex Cobb (hip) played catch on Friday. Chris McCosky noted that his hip is not "all the way over the hump, but it feels a lot better." The 37-year-old was shut down earlier this month due to this injury. However, seeing him slowly begin baseball activities is a positive sign. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status, but he is expected to miss at least a month of action. Last season, Cobb only logged 16 1/3 innings with the Cleveland Guardians due to numerous injuries. During this short stint, Cobb held a 2.76 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP. In 2022, Cobb posted a 3.87 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP across 151 1/3 innings with the San Francisco Giants. With Cobb expected to miss some time, top prospect
Jackson Jobe should be viewed as a front-runner to open the season in the rotation.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Chris McCosky
2 months agoAccording to Evan Woodbery of the MLive Media Group, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher
Alex Cobb (hip) will not be ready to make the Opening Day roster. Manager AJ Hinch noted that his ramp-up will start "about a month late." The team said that Cobb received a PRP injection last week to address right hip inflammation that gradually occurred while he was building up. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during spring training. Earlier in the offseason, the Tigers signed the 37-year-old to a one-year contract worth $15 million. He was penciled in to have a spot in the starting rotation, but this injury will now provide
Casey Mize,
Kenta Maeda,
Matt Manning, and
Keider Montero an opportunity to earn starts early in the season. In addition, top prospect
Jackson Jobe was already viewed as a "front runner" to start the season in the rotation, and given this injury, he should be in a great position to do so. Cobb was only able to log 13 1/3 innings last season but held a 3.87 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP across 151 1/3 innings in 2023.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Evan Woodbery
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