Tigers' Troy Watson: Excelling out of Triple-A rotation
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Watson (elbow) has produced a 2.85 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 29:13 K:BB in 41 innings over 10 appearances (seven starts) for Triple-A Toledo since being activated from the 7-day injured list May 9.
Watson got off to a delayed start to the season while completing his recovery from arthroscopic right elbow surgery, but he's been a strong performer out of the Toledo rotation after completing a rehab assignment and returning from the IL. Despite his strong numbers at Triple-A, Watson doesn't look to have a clear path to a promotion anytime soon due to the crowded nature of the Detroit rotation and his lack of a 40-man roster spot.
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Tigers' Troy Watson: On mend from elbow surgery
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Watson is scheduled to begin a throwing program Monday as he works his way back from arthroscopic right elbow surgery, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Watson is in camp as a non-roster invitee, but he may not have enough time to complete his rehab and see Grapefruit League action before the end of the spring. Whenever he's back to full health, He's likely to head to Triple-A Toledo, where he'll presumably settle back into a starting role. After beginning last season as a reliever, Watson held his own upon moving into the Toledo rotation, logging a 3.20 ERA while punching out 59 batters over 70.1 innings across 14 starts.
