Alexander is scheduled to make his second straight turn through the rotation Thursday against the Rangers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander was summoned from the bullpen to make a spot start in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader sweep of the Twins. He was limited to 48 pitches and recorded 10 outs during the start, surrendering two runs on four hits while striking out one. The lefty should face slightly fewer restrictions with his workload Thursday, though it would be surprising if he covered more than five innings. Detroit hasn't announced its plans for Alexander beyond Thursday, but he could be in store for an extended stay in the rotation with none of Julio Teheran (shoulder), Matthew Boyd (triceps), Spencer Turnbull (forearm) or Jose Urena (groin) considered especially close to returning from the injured list.

Alexander didn't factor into the decision in the Tigers' 5-4 win over the Twins in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader after giving up two runs across 3.1 innings. He scattered four hits and walked none while striking out one.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander picked up his third start of the season for the pitching-thin Tigers, who added Game 1 starter Jose Urena (groin) to the injured list Saturday. With Urena, Spencer Turnbull (forearm), Matthew Boyd (triceps) and Julio Teheran (shoulder) all facing uncertain return timelines, Alexander should have a good chance at making multiple turns through the rotation, especially after a decent showing versus Minnesota. Since he's mostly been working in a relief role this season, Alexander was capped at 48 pitches Saturday, but he could push up to the 60-to-70 range in his next outing.

Alexander will open a bullpen game in the nightcap of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

It will be the third start of 2021 for Alexander, who has a 4.31 ERA and 36:10 K:BB in 39.2 innings of work this season. The lefty only figures to last an inning or two before turning things over to the bullpen to get through the seven-inning contest.

Alexander (1-1) allowed one hit and one walk while striking out three over 2.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday versus the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander entered the game after a short start from Matt Manning. The left-handed Alexander was effective in this appearance, his third straight without allowing a run. For the year, he owns a 4.38 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 35:7 K:BB across 37 innings. The 26-year-old continues to work in a bulk relief role -- he has just two holds in 24 outings.

Alexander (0-1) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the White Sox after giving up two runs on four hits while fanning three across 2.1 innings.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander was tasked with recording the final out of the third inning and accomplished that goal, but he allowed runs in each of his two subsequent frames -- that was enough to drop a decision for the first time in 2021. The left-hander has now allowed runs in each of his last four appearances and has looked far from convincing on the mound, posting a 4.71 ERA in just 28.2 innings across 18 appearances (two starts).

Alexander allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk while striking out two across 2.2 innings Thursday against the Mariners. He did not factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander led off a bullpen game for the Tigers and threw 56 pitches. The lone run he allowed came on a solo home shot in the first inning by Mitch Haniger. Though he exited the game with a 3-1 lead, Alexander did not pitch deep enough into the game to qualify for the win.

Alexander is scheduled to start Thursday's game against the Mariners in what's expected to be a bullpen day for the Tigers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander previously led off a bullpen game when Detroit last needed a fifth starter June 1 in Milwaukee. In that outing, the lefty gave up a run and recorded all three of his outs via strikeout before turning the game over to the bullpen, but Detroit may ask Alexander to work a little deeper into Thursday's contest. Derek Holland (shoulder) was moved to injured list Thursday and Jose Cisnero, Kyle Funkhouser and Daniel Norris are unlikely to be available due to their recent usage, but Alexander is fairly well rested after having not pitched since Friday.

Alexander started Monday's game against the Brewers and pitched one scoreless inning. He allowed one hit and struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

Detroit gave Alexander his first start of the season in place of Jose Urena (forearm), and he wasn't allowed to work very deep in the game after not going more than three innings in any of his relief appearances so far. Alexander made 10 starts for the Tigers across the last two years, so he does have some experience in the rotation. He could get stretched out a bit more if he sticks as a starter while Urena is out, though the latter could be back as soon as Sunday.

Alexander will start Monday's game against the Brewers, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander will make his first start of the season in place of Jose Urena (forearm), who was placed on the injured list Saturday. Alexander has allowed three hits and one walk while striking out two in four innings across his last four relief appearances.

Alexander has a 3.00 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and six strikeouts through nine Grapefruit League innings.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander has looked good this spring, and the lefty will definitely have a spot on the 26-man roster coming out of camp. The bigger question is what exactly his role will look like. Alexander has the flexibility to work as a starter and a reliever, and he did a little of both for the Tigers last season when he registered a 3.96 ERA across 36.1 innings. For now, he looks like more of a long reliever, but he could find himself in the rotation if other pitchers struggle or deal with injuries.