Jacob Turner is expected to start in place of the injured Drew Smyly on Tuesday against the Angels. The 21-year-old prospect pitched fairly well in his first MLB start, allowing just one run on four hits and five walks over five innings of work. He's compiled a 4-2 record, 3.16 ERA and 40/24 K/BB ratio through 10 starts with Triple-A Toledo and is worthy of a look as a matchup play in deeper mixed fantasy leagues.

Jacob Turner gave the Tigers five innings of one-run ball against the Cardinals in his season debut Thursday. Turner walked five (one intentional), so he wasn't able to go deep into this one. Still, he gave the Tigers what they needed, and the bullpen followed him up with five scoreless innings in what proved to be a 10-inning victory. It's unclear if he'll make another start.

Tigers recalled RHP Jacob Turner from Triple-A Toledo. Turner posted a brutal 8.53 ERA in 12 2/3 major-league innings last season and hasn't dominated this year at Triple-A. But he is Detroit's best option at the moment. The 21-year-old St. Louis native should be avoided in fantasy leagues Thursday against the Cardinals.

Jacob Turner will make his major league debut Thursday against the Cardinals. He's taking the spot vacated by Drew Smyly in the Tigers' rotation. A former first round pick, Turner was a favorite to make the Opening Day roster, but missed the beginning of the season with a "dead-arm period." He currently has a 3.43 ERA and 27 strikeouts in seven starts at the Triple-A level, and will look to hold down a roster spot while Smyly is on the disabled list.

Tigers promoted Jacob Turner from High-A Lakeland to Triple-A Toledo. Turner had been on a rehabilitation program after dealing with tendinitis in his right shoulder, but is finally healthy enough for the promotion. A favorite to make the Tigers' Opening Day roster in spring training, he posted a 3.44 ERA between Double-A Erie and Toledo last season.

Tigers prospect right-hander Jacob Turner tossed four innings of no-hit ball Monday with High-A Lakeland. It was his first start since he was shut down with tendinitis in his right shoulder. Turner walked two and didn't record a strikeout, but it was obviously an encouraging performance. The 20-year-old right-hander had a 3.44 ERA and 110/35 K/BB ratio in 131 innings last year between Double-A and Triple-A and could find his way to the majors at some point this summer.

Tigers optioned RHP Jacob Turner to Triple-A Toledo. Turner was in the running for the final spot in the Tigers' starting rotation, but he came down with a bit of shoulder tendinitis earlier this month and wasn't able to recover in time. The talented 20-year-old right-hander should be first in line for a call-up if something goes wrong with one of the starters in Detroit. He registered a cool 3.44 ERA and 110/35 K/BB ratio in 131 innings last year between Double-A and Triple-A.

Tigers prospect Jacob Turner (shoulder) threw about 30 pitches Friday during a bullpen session. Turner is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Sunday, after which he could return to game action. The 20-year-old right-hander was originally in the mix for the fifth spot in the starting rotation, but his recent bout with shoulder tendinitis should be enough to punch his ticket to the minors.

Tigers prospect Jacob Turner (shoulder) played catch Wednesday from a distance of 150 feet. "I'm happy that my arm's feeling good right now," Turner said after the workout. "That's what I'm happy about." The 20-year-old right-hander should be cleared to return to the mound within the next week, but he may have already been eliminated from the Tigers' fifth-starter competition.

Tigers' prospect right-hander Jacob Turner (shoulder) played catch Tuesday from a distance of 120 feet. Turner was shut down last week due to tendinitis in his throwing shoulder, but he's happy with the progress he has made over the past few days. "Yeah, I was playing catch yesterday and my arm felt good," said Turner. "It's been a step in the right direction. It's nice to see the treatment paying off." The 20-year-old is expected to extend his long-toss drills on Wednesday, but there's no timetable for him to resume throwing from the mound.