Alex Lange is scheduled to throw his next bullpen session on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Lange has continued to complete catch daily. His next step will be facing live hitters once he is able to progress enough in his bullpen sessions.

Alex Lange is scheduled to throw his next bullpen session on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Lange was placed on the 60-day injured list last week. He is targeting a return at some point in the middle of the season.

The Tigers placed Alex Lange on the 60-day IL.

Fantasy Impact

Detroit needed to open a roster spot after signing John Brebbia. Lange is slated to miss time after suffering a torn lat.

Tigers reliever Alex Lange is expected to progress to mound work in spring training following lat surgery last summer.

Fantasy Impact

Lange began throwing off of flat ground in November but will see his activities ramped up this spring. Once the club's closer after collecting 26 saves in the 2023 season, Lange lost his grip on the closer's role in 2024 when he posted a 4.34 ERA and a massive 18.9% walk rate across 21 appearances in 2024, collecting just a pair of saves in the process.

Alex Lange was diagnosed with a right lat avulsion and will undergo surgery next week.

Fantasy Impact

Lange suffered the injury while pitching with Triple-A Toledo on Friday. The team has not provided a timetable for a possible return.