Szapucki (pectoral) struck out one batter and allowed one hit over one scoreless inning Wednesday for Single-A Lakeland after being activated from the 60-day injured list.

EDGE Analysis

Szapucki is finally healthy again after he missed two entire seasons while recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery, which he underwent in May 2023. The 29-year-old lefty previously saw big-league action with the Mets and Giants during the 2021 and 2022 seasons, but after the long layoff, he'll need to stack some appearances in the low minors before the Tigers consider moving him up to one of their higher-level affiliates.

Szapucki signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Szapucki will not be in big-league camp as part of the deal and will likely open the year in the upper minors. He was once a prominent Mets pitching prospect but arm injuries have hampered Szapucki's ability to settle into a role in the majors. A shoulder injury limited him to one minor-league appearance in 2024 and zero appearances in 2023.

The Giants reassigned Szapucki (pectoral) to minor-league camp Monday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Szapucki received an invitation to big-league spring training after re-signing with the Giants on a minor-league deal in November, he didn't appear in any Cactus League games while he continues to recover from the thoracic outlet syndrome surgery he underwent last May. According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, Szapucki had his first rib removed as part of the procedure, along with his pectoralis minor and one of his scalene muscles. He's been able to throw off a mound during camp and is expected to be ready to make his season debut in April or May, likely with Triple-A Sacramento.

Szapucki (shoulder) signed a minor-league contract with the Giants on Nov. 18.

EDGE Analysis

Szapucki was non-tendered by San Francisco on Nov. 17 before being brought back into the fold one day later. The 27-year-old left-hander hasn't pitched at any level since 2022 because of a shoulder injury that ultimately required thoracic outlet surgery this past May. It's hard to say what his health status will be at the beginning of the 2024 campaign.

Szapucki (side) was non-tendered by the Giants on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

He had surgery to relieve thoracic outlet syndrome in May, so Szapucki may not be healthy for the start of the 2024 season. The 27-year-old lefty converted to relief pitching after joining the Giants from the Mets in 2022. He has an 8.68 ERA in 18.2 MLB innings.

Szapucki is undergoing surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome on his left shoulder Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Szapucki has been on the 60-day injured list since the start of the season because of his shoulder trouble, and the surgery will all but assuredly put an end to the season. The left-hander will have a chance to compete for a roster spot in 2024 if he's healthy.

The Giants placed Szapucki (arm) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Szapucki's move to the 60-day IL opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for catcher Roberto Perez and ensures the 26-year-old lefty will miss at least the first two months of the season. The Giants shut Szapucki down earlier this month after he experienced soreness in in his left arm, and he's since received multiple medical opinions on the injury, including a consultation with a doctor who specializes in thoracic outlet syndrome. The team has yet to provide an estimated timeline for Szapucki to resume pitching while he contends with an injury the Giants are currently terming as "left arm neuropathy."

Szapucki (arm) said Thursday he is planning to see a thoracic outlet specialist next week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

That's ominous news given the way thoracic outlet syndrome has altered many promising pitching careers. Szapucki has been experiencing nerve issues in his upper left arm for the last couple of weeks in Giants camp. The initial diagnosis was neuropathy, but it might prove to be a more severe issue.

Szapucki is seeking a second opinion for his left upper arm injury, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The initial diagnosis was that Szapucki is dealing with neuropathy, which left his fingers numb during his lone Cactus League appearance back in late February. He remains shut down as the Giants attempt to get a clearer handle on the situation.

Szapucki is likely to begin the season on the injured list due to neuropathy in his pitching arm, Evan Webeck of the Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Szapucki couldn't feel the fingers on his left hand during his lone Cactus League appearance back on February 26. He hasn't thrown a ball since and the Giants are still trying to determine the root cause of the injury. It sounds like he'll remain shut down until then, so he could be sidelined for a while.