Detroit Tigers reliever Freddy Pacheco (elbow) experienced right elbow soreness after Friday's bullpen session. The 25-year-old, who was claimed off waivers a few months ago, currently resides on the 60-day injured list. Although he was progressing, it appears the latest setback may keep him out longer than anticipated. However, considering Pacheco hasn't done anything all year, the latest update won't negatively impact fantasy managers.
Detroit Tigers reliever Freddy Pacheco (elbow) tossed a bullpen session on Friday, his first since sustaining a sprained right elbow before the beginning of the 2023 season. He is expected to throw again sometime next week. The Tigers claimed the 25-year-old off waivers from the Cardinals a few months ago. However, he's still a work in progress and should spend more time in the minors, so his value outside of dynasty leagues isn't high by any means. Yet, if the Tigers need relief bad enough, Pacheco may get the call.
Tigers Claim Freddy Pacheco Off Waivers From Cardinals
The Detroit Tigers claimed right-handed reliever Freddy Pacheco off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Toledo. To make room on the 40-man roster, left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list. Pacheco has been dealing with elbow tightness this spring, which caused the Cardinals to outright him. The 24-year-old Venezuelan looked good in 50 combined relief appearances between Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis in 2022, posting a 3.05 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 12 saves and 84 strikeouts in 62 innings pitched. He'll need to work his way back to full health, but he could eventually become an option for the Tigers' bullpen this year.
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