Funkhouser (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session sometime next week, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funkhouser's injury has prevented him from getting in any work this season, but he is on the verge of getting back up on the bump. If all goes well with his recovery, he could be ready to pitch for the big club at some point in the second half.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Funkhouser (shoulder) hasn't been cleared to begin a throwing program, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funkhouser has to this point elected to forgo surgery to address his strained right shoulder/lat, but the 28-year-old still has yet to take any notable steps forward in his recovery from an injury that first surfaced in spring training. Even if he's able to start playing catch within the next week or so, Funkhouser is realistically a month or more away from returning from the 60-day injured list.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Sunday that Funkhouser is still weighing whether to undergo surgery to address a right lat/shoulder strain, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As a result of Funkhouser's slow progression in his recovery since the injury first cropped up early in spring training, the Tigers transferred the right-hander to the 60-day injured list over the weekend. The move ensures that Funkhouser will be sidelined until June, and he could end up missing the entire 2022 campaign if he elects to go the surgical route for treating the injury. Funkhouser is in the process of seeking more medical opinions on the matter, but even if he gets the green light from doctors to bypass surgery, he'll still likely remain shut down for a few weeks before restarting his throwing program.

Funkhouser (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funkhouser was already expected to be sidelined until sometime in May, and with him being transferred to the longer of the two injured lists, his absence will now extend until at least sometime in June.

Manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Funkhouser (shoulder) isn't expected to return from the injured list during April, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funkhouser is on the 10-day injured list with a strained right shoulder, and it appears he'll be sidelined for at least the first month of the campaign. He had a 3.42 ERA, 1.40 WHIP an d63:38 K:BB over 68.1 innings last year and is expected to work in middle relief once healthy.

Funkhouser (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Funkhouser doesn't yet have a timetable to return from his right shoulder strain, so it's not very surprising to see him land on the 10-day IL ahead of the regular season. A better idea of his return timeline should come into focus once he's able to resume throwing.

Funkhouser (lat) is still not playing catch and has no timeline to return, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funkhouser started dealing with the injury shortly after reporting to camp. Because he has yet to start throwing in any capacity, he is not likely to return before late April. Funkhouser threw 68.1 innings in 2021 and maintained a 3.42 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP for Detroit.

Funkhouser is dealing with a lat issue and will likely open the year on the injured list, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was set to work in a mid-leverage role out of the bullpen this season but should be considered out indefinitely.

Funkhouser worked around a hit to pitch a scoreless ninth inning and earn the save in Sunday's win over the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Wily Peralta pitched seven scoreless innings, then three Detroit relivers including Funkhouser helped secure the 2-0 win. With Gregory Soto (finger) and Jose Cisnero (elbow) currently on the injured list, there are some save opportunities up for grabs. Michael Fulmer is the top option, but he pitched Friday and Saturday, so Funkhouser got the call Sunday. The elevated role in the bullpen gives the 27-year-old some added fantasy value in the season's final weeks, though Fulmer is the Detroit reliever to target.

Funkhouser (7-3) walked one and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander kept Tampa Bay off the board in the 11th inning, and Detroit won with a walkoff walk in its half of the inning. Funkhouser hasn't been very good to start September, allowing six runs in 4.2 innings across four appearances. He owns a 3.45 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 56:33 K:BB in 60 innings overall while adding seven holds and two blown saves.