The Tigers will likely use Tyler Alexander as their No. 5 starter early in the season, with Faedo (elbow) probably slated to begin the year in the minors, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Faedo already faced an uphill climb to make the team as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery, and with spring training now condensed due to the lockout, the 26-year-old is almost certain to start the year in the minors. He might be an option for the majors down the road, but the club will likely want to see Faedo perform well at Double- and Triple-A before he gets his chance.