Alex Cobb

Alex Cobb (hip) threw a bullpen session Saturday and is set for another Wednesday, per team updates, his first mound work since a right hip inflammation diagnosis this spring.

Fantasy Impact

Cobb’s Saturday bullpen marked a step forward from his hip inflammation, with Wednesday’s session next, but the Tigers see no game action yet, projecting an IL start into April. The veteran’s return lacks a firm date. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should stash him, expecting his experience to bolster Detroit’s rotation once he’s back, likely midseason.

Alex Cobb received an epidural injection as part of his ongoing recovery from a hip issue, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Fantasy Impact

Cobb had already undergone a platelet-rich plasma injection earlier this month and recently resumed playing catch, with another throwing session scheduled for Wednesday. However, his timeline to return to game action has been pushed back to mid-March, marking at least a month-long setback. While Cobb logged around 150 innings in both 2022 and 2023, his injury history has been a concern, and the delayed start to 2025 raises further questions about his durability.

Alex Cobb (hip) played catch Friday, marking his first throwing session since being shut down earlier this month due to inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

While Cobb remains on track to miss the first month of the season, he noted that his hip is feeling much better—a positive step in his recovery. The veteran right-hander remains a stash candidate in deeper leagues, but fantasy managers should be prepared for a gradual buildup before he’s fully ready to contribute.

Alex Cobb continues to complete rehab daily as he works his way back from a hip injury.

Fantasy Impact

Cobb has been shut down from throwing after receiving a PRP injection in the first week of February. He is expected to open the season on the injured list.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb will not be ready for Opening Day due to right hip inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

Cobb, signed to a one-year, $15 million deal by the Tigers this winter, was projected to slot into the middle of the Tigers' rotation but will have to shake off this ailment before making his team debut. The veteran had been a steady source of run prevention with an ERA of 3.87 or better in each of his last four seasons. Top prospect Jackson Jobe now looks increasingly likely to break camp in the club's rotation this spring.