Wilmer Flores DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Per the team, the Detroit Tigers have re-assigned pitcher Wilmer Flores (shoulder) to minor-league camp. The 24-year-old has been rehabbing throughout camp after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection back in January for shoulder soreness. Flores pitched poorly last season at Triple-A Toledo, compiling an 8.51 ERA across 25.1 innings pitched for the Mud Hens, and he'll likely operate there once again when he's back to health. The former non-drafted free agent was a former MLB Pipeline Top 100 prospect. However, he's likely to be more of an organizational depth piece for Detroit until he proves he can pitch well against higher levels of competition.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Wilmer Flores (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday. The 23-year-old is working his way back from a AC joint issue in his shoulder. Before going down, Flores was struggling to the tune of a 6.04 ERA in 13 relief appearances in Triple-A. The Tigers still have high hopes for Flores despite his recent struggles. He came into the league as a starting pitcher, but is transitioning into a relief role this season.