Spencer Torkelson heads to West Michigan as minor league rosters are announced
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The West Michigan Whitecaps will have some real drawing power when their Midwest League season begins on May 4th. With their home opener slated for May 11th against the Great Lakes Loons, the roster will feature a host of interesting prospects, including the Detroit Tigers two newest high-end prospects. The Whitecaps’ announced their starting roster today, headed by 2020 first overall pick Spencer Torkelson, and second round pick, catcher Dillon Dingler.
Overall, the Whitecaps roster is probably the most interesting group among all the affiliates. The Toledo Mud Hens will have top pitching prospect Matt Manning, as well as infielder Isaac Paredes and centerfielder Daz Cameron, but the Whitecaps roster has some intriguing names in a system that could really use a few guys to break out.
Play ball! Here’s the Tigers’ first lineup of 2021 spring training
Updated Feb 28, 2021;
Posted Feb 28, 2021
Detroit Tigers left-hander Tyler Alexander throws a bullpen session at the club s spring training facility in Lakeland, Fla., on Feb. 19, 2021. (Photo courtesy Detroit Tigers)
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LAKELAND, Fla. It’s not exactly a preview of the real Opening Day, but at least it’s a lineup for a real baseball game.
New Tigers manager A.J. Hinch unveiled his first lineup for the first game of the Grapefruit League on Sunday.
It does not include Miguel Cabrera, who will be eased into action and it includes at least three players who are unlikely to make the Opening Day roster let alone be in the Opening Day lineup.
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The Tigers on Saturday announced their list of 15 Minor League players to receive non-roster invites to Major League camp for Spring Training. First workout for pitchers and catchers is scheduled for Feb. 17, with the first full-squad workout slated for Feb. 22.
While the list of invites includes a fair number of top prospects, it’s not as deep of a list as in some years. One reason on the prospect side is the probable delayed start of the Class A and Double-A seasons. Prospects below the Triple-A level who receive big league invites could well go through two Spring Trainings, a heavy workload before seasons begin. Another reason is the Minor League mini-camp the Tigers are holding for pitchers and catchers not on the 40-man roster to help them ramp up for the Triple-A season.