Sawyer Gipson-Long

Sawyer Gipson-Long threw a bullpen session on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Gipson-Long is dealing with a left oblique strain early in spring training, but it’s a positive sign that he has already progressed to throwing bullpens. He has a strong chance of avoiding the injured list to start the season. Given the Detroit Tigers’ pitching depth, he is expected to begin the year in the minors after posting a 7.18 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 31.1 major league innings last season.

Sawyer Gipson-Long threw a live batting practice session on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

After throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday, Sawyer Gipson-Long followed that up with a live batting practice session on Friday. He will continue to work out in Toledo as part of a reserve squad, with a potential return at some point during the postseason.

Sawyer Gipson-Long threw a bullpen session on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Since landing on the injured list with neck stiffness on September 12, Gipson-Long has thrown three bullpen sessions. He remains without a clear timetable for his return.

Sawyer Gipson-Long is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Gipson-Long will throw his first bullpen session after playing catch on Tuesday without any issue. A timeline for his return remains unclear, but the Detroit Tigers will likely provide next steps once he completes the session.

Sawyer Gipson-Long played catch on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Gipson-Long, who landed on the injured list on September 12 with neck stiffness, has begun throwing again. It is unclear if he will return before the end of the regular season.