Tigers' prospect right-hander Jacob Turner has been shut down this week with tendinitis in his throwing shoulder. Tigers' manager Jim Leyland said Tuesday that Turner was going through a "dead-arm period," but didn't specify any sort of injury. The 20-year-old showed decreased velocity in Monday's outing, but rival executives told ESPN's Buster Olney that the velocity drop actually dates back to late last year. The Tigers don't view the situation as serious, but it's not clear when he'll resume throwing.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Monday that they are backing off prospect right-hander Jacob Turner for a few days because he is going through a "dead-arm period." Turner's velocity was down during Monday's start against the Mets, in which he was knocked around for six runs -- five earned -- over 1 2/3 innings. The 20-year-old entered spring training as a possible candidate for the fifth starter job, but it's increasingly likely that he'll open the season in the minors.

Jacob Turner was lit up by the Mets on Monday, surrendering six runs -- five earned -- in 1 2/3 innings. Lucas Duda delivered a grand slam off him. Turner didn't give up any runs in his first two spring appearances, but he had been wild, walking four in 2 1/3 innings. Just 20 years old, he may need some minor league time at the beginning of the year.

Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski told Lynn Henning of the Detroit News that they have no plans to trade top pitching prospect Jacob Turner.

According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the Tigers are willing to trade pitching prospect Justin Turner. Olney says the Tigers want "the right pitcher" in return for the 20-year-old Turner, who registered a 3.44 ERA and 110/35 K/BB ratio in 131 innings this past year between Double-A and Triple-A. Detroit is known to have interest in Cubs right-hander Matt Garza, but the Marlins and other teams are also in that hunt. Look for trade activity to pick up in early January.

Jacob Turner didn't have it against the Orioles Thursday, allowing five runs -- four earned -- on seven hits and a walk over just three innings. He was tagged for a pair of homers and didn't strike out a batter. The top prospect has now allowed 10 earned runs over his last 7 1/3 innings, though given the long layoff between appearances and fact that he's probably wearing down, it's not too surprising that he struggled. Despite an 8.53 ERA in his three major league appearances, Turner had a terrific minor league season and should compete for a rotation spot next year.

Jacob Turner will start against the Orioles on Thursday. He'll take the place of Doug Fister, who will pitch in relief of Max Scherzer on Wednesday. Turner has allowed eight runs over 9 2/3 innings with the Tigers this season, but has plenty of promise and could be worth a look in AL-only leagues with the favorable matchup.

Jacob Turner will remain with the Tigers through the end of the season. However, he will only "get the nod" as a starter "in case of an emergency." Turner turned in a poor spot-start against the Royals on Thursday, allowing six runs in just 4 1/3 innings. He's not currently worth an own in redraft AL-only formats.

Jacob Turner was tagged for six runs in 4 1/3 innings by the Royals on Thursday. The 20-year-old didn't impress in his second spot start for the Tigers, and it's unclear whether he'll get any additional opportunities. The team doesn't want him throwing too many more innings this year.

Tigers recalled RHP Jacob Turner from Triple-A Toledo. As expected, he'll make the spot-start Thursday in a promising matchup against the Royals. Turner, 20, made his major league debut in late-July, giving up two runs over 5 1/3 innings in a loss to the Angels. The Tigers plan to keep him around during the month of September in case they need an extra starter, but it's possible he could pitch in relief in order to stay fresh.