Norris said Thursday that the Tigers placed him on the COVID-19 injured list, but he indicated that he otherwise feels healthy and strong, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
After he was absent for the first six days of summer camp, Norris was placed on the IL late Wednesday, but it wasn't clear if he was heading to the 10-day IL or the COVID-19 IL. The southpaw offered clarity on the transaction after speaking to the media, and indicated that he'll still need to submit two negative test results before he's allowed to rejoin the Tigers for workouts. Due to the timing of his placement on the IL, Norris appears unlikely to be ready to go for Opening Day, which could allow either Michael Fulmer (elbow) or Tyler Alexander to crack the rotation to begin the season.