Going to be close as to whether he makes it back this year. My bet is that he’s on the shelf for the rest of the year.
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-reese-olson-limited-to-playing-catch/
With approximately six weeks left in the regular season, Olson will probably need to advance to throwing bullpen sessions and facing hitters in the next two weeks in order to have sufficient time to get stretched back out as a starter
May actually be better to just let it ride.
Sounds like Mize will be back Sept 1st area.
Olson was having a very good season (even though his record doesn’t show it due to lack of run support).
Yes he was, wasn’t sure what he was going to give but was a good surprise.
Really not sure who else they have in the minors from a SP standpoint.
Manning Starter or Reliever tbd
Lockhart lots of walks
Flores RP
Madden high k rate with a ton of hits allowed…weird.
Montalvo
Hamm In high A
Melton in AA
The win/loss record for starting pitchers doesn’t mean much anymore. It was more relevant when starters went deep in games. Now the average starter goes about 5 innings…so much time for the bullpen to blow it…or make a comeback. Either way the starter gets a no decision. Whip is a good metric.
This is why I feel that quality starts is such an underrated stat.
In today’s game, if a pitcher gives up 3 runs or less in 6 innings then you have given your team a chance to win and helped the bully.
IF they are a little bit luckier in the health department they really only need one guy to come through as they’ve got the Ace in Skubal, potential 1b in Jobe next year, and they’ve got the back end four and 5 with Olson and Mize. Assuming they spend a little money on a starter like resigning Flaherty or someone similar, as there are quite a few good starting pitchers out there this year, then they just really need that number 6 starter to appear and they’ve got enough arms to make that happen
I’m skeptical that Jobe makes the team out of spring training, not sure I see it. This current front office is very deliberate in advancement/promotions and I think Jobe starts in AAA. He is good but has things to work on.
Skubal
??
Olson
Mize
Montero
Then AAA
Jobe
Lockhart
Melton
AA
Montalvo
Hamm
Young guys to watch for way too early 27:
FCL/Low A
Paul Wilson
Clark/McGonigle teammate
Low A
Castillo
Jobe has had a really bad problem with his control lately. Especially his last 3 starts.
So I agree with you. He probably won’t be up as soon as we thought. Unless he gets his command back in a hurry.
Yep, I think we see him but it will be later in the season.
Unless he shows out in ST
Jobe pitched 6 shutout innings, but more importantly, he gave up zero walks.
He just needs to find a little more consistency.
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