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2:43 PM - Spencer Turnbull (KC) Royals signed Turnbull to a minor-league contract Saturday.
12:46 PM - Spencer Turnbull (ChC) Cubs signed Turnbull to a minor-league contract Friday and assigned him to their affiliate in the Arizona Complex League.
4:35 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Tor) Blue Jays designated Turnbull for assignment Wednesday.
11:03 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Tor) (1-1) picked up the loss after throwing two innings, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two, during Friday's 7-1 loss to the White Sox.
12:51 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Tor) is slated to start Friday's game against the White Sox.
4:57 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Tor) is expected to pitch during Friday's game against the White Sox, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
7:28 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Tor) (1-0) earned the win against the Cardinals on Wednesday, allowing two hits and no walks with two strikeouts over two scoreless innings.
5:36 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Tor) Jays manager John Schneider said Monday that Turnbull will be used in a multi-inning role and is likely to pitch Wednesday in St. Louis, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
6:26 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Tor) was called up from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.
10:05 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Tor) gave up one run on three hits and two walks over four innings Thursday for Single-A Dunedin. He struck out four.
12:24 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Tor) Blue Jays optioned Turnbull to their rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate after signing him to a one-year deal Monday.
9:21 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Tor) signed a major-league contract with the Blue Jays on Saturday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
4:29 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) manager Rob Thomson indicated Wednesday that it was unlikely Turnbull (lat) would be on the NLDS roster, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
9:10 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) (lat) will pitch in an intrasquad game Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park, MLB.com reports.
3:01 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) (lat) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.
4:58 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) (lat) will throw a live batting practice session Friday, Destiny Lugardo of Phillies Nation reports.
3:38 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) Phillies transferred Turnbull (lat) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
10:54 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) manager Rob Thomson suggested Saturday that Turnbull (lat) is highly unlikely to fill a rotation spot once he's ready to return from the 15-day injured list, MLB.com reports. "It's going to be tough at this point," Thomson said when asked about bringing Turnbull back as a starter.
10:38 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) (lat) tossed a 10-pitch bullpen session Monday at Citizens Bank Park, MLB.com reports.
4:02 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) manager Rob Thomson said Thursday that he expects Turnbull (lat) to be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
3:01 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) Phillies will place Turnbull (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list, Tim Kelly of Phillies Nation reports.
4:52 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) said after Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Tigers that he felt "a little grab" in his right shoulder during his penultimate pitch of the third inning but noted that he isn't especially concerned about the injury, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
2:14 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) was removed from his start in Wednesday's game against the Tigers after three innings due to a sore right shoulder, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. He struck out two and allowed one earned run on one hit and two walks before exiting the contest.
1:43 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) is scheduled to join the rotation and start Wednesday against the Tigers in Detroit, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
12:31 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) threw two innings of relief Tuesday against the Blue Jays, walking one but allowing no hits or runs.
4:04 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) manager Rob Thomson said that Turnbull will pitch in relief Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
4:00 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) Phillies are considering piggybacking Turnbull with another starter, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
8:06 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) will start Tuesday's game against the Angels, with Zack Wheeler getting moved back a day and Aaron Nola moved back to Friday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
9:03 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) manager Rob Thomson implied Friday that Turnbull will likely move to the bullpen after he starts Wednesday's game in Cincinnati, MLB.com reports.
9:19 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) came away with a no-decision Saturday, giving up three runs on four hits and four walks over four-plus innings in a 4-3 win over the Pirates. He struck out three.
4:43 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) manager Rob Thomson said that Turnbull prepared for 80-to-85 pitches during Tuesday's start against the Reds, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
2:16 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) secured a spot in the Phillies' Opening Day rotation and is scheduled to make his first start Tuesday versus the Reds in Philadelphia, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
9:45 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) Walker's shoulder injury could push Turnbull into the Phillies' rotation to begin the season, Todd Zolecki of MLB.comreports.
3:35 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Phi) agreed Sunday with the Phillies on a one-year, $2 million contract, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. The contract includes up to $2 million in incentives.
12:18 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) president of baseball operations Scott Harris said Monday that he expects Turnbull to compete for a job in the rotation next spring, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
11:17 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (toe) is listed as Thursday's scheduled starter for Triple-A Toledo, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
9:48 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) didn't make his scheduled turn through the rotation at Triple-A Toledo this week after Tigers manager A.J. Hinch relayed Saturday that the right-hander is dealing with a cracked toenail, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
11:25 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) Tigers activated Turnbull (neck) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Toledo, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
2:42 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (neck) will make his sixth and final rehab start with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
5:30 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (neck) is scheduled to make his next rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A Toledo, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
3:40 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (neck) is scheduled to make his fourth rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Toledo, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
1:57 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (neck) made his second rehab start Sunday for High-A West Michigan, covering three innings and allowing two runs on two hits and no walks while striking out four.
11:31 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) manager A.J. Hinch said Turnbull (neck) will make rehab starts Tuesday and Sunday with High-A West Michigan, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
7:23 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (neck) threw a 21-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
5:30 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (neck) is scheduled to throw off a mound Saturday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
5:45 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (neck) is on track to begin a throwing program next week, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
1:36 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) Tigers transferred Turnbull (neck) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
5:15 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (neck) was cleared Tuesday to begin upper-body strength and conditioning work, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
3:41 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (neck) has yet to resume throwing, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
3:38 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) Tigers recalled Turnbull from Triple-A Toledo on Friday and placed him on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 7, with neck discomfort.
11:21 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) Tigers optioned Turnbull to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
4:43 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) said he battled a neck stinger toward the end of his start Thursday against the Red Sox, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
10:59 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) allowed one run on a hit and a walk across 2.1 innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. He struck out three.
9:42 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (elbow) allowed one run on two hits across two innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays. He struck out two.
11:59 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (elbow) will make his Grapefruit League debut Saturday versus the Blue Jays, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
12:19 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (elbow) impressed during his first live batting practice session of the spring Thursday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
11:10 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (elbow) hit 94 mph during his first bullpen session of the spring Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
8:56 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) Tigers announced Tuesday that Turnbull (elbow) is fully healthy and participating in his normal offseason program, Cody Stavenhagen of Athletic reports.
11:56 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) A.J. Hinch said Wednesday that Turnbull (elbow) won't return in 2022, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
2:18 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday that Turnbull (elbow) has recently thrown a couple bullpen sessions at the team's extended spring training complex in Lakeland, Fla., Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
12:26 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
11:55 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (elbow) agreed Tuesday with the Tigers on a two-year, $3.65 million contract to avoid arbitration, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
3:45 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (forearm) will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the remainder of 2021, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
11:30 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
6:50 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (forearm) was cleared to resume throwing Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
5:06 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) Tigers aren't planning on having Turnbull (forearm) return from the 10-day injured list until after the All-Star break, Chris McCosky of Detroit News reports.
4:56 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (forearm) will likely start a throwing program this week. Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
1:18 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) A.J. Hinch said Sunday that Turnbull's right forearm is structurally sound after the 28-year-old underwent further medical evaluations, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. "It's muscular in nature," Hinch said of Turnbull's injury. "He does have inflammation he's got to deal with, but we were very happy with the initial diagnosis."
10:10 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right forearm strain Saturday.
11:55 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) initial diagnosis on his forearm injury has been positive, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
9:26 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) was removed from Friday's game against the White Sox due to right forearm tightness.
11:44 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) allowed three runs across six innings and did not factor into the decision in Monday's loss to Cleveland. He gave up seven hits and a walk while striking out three.
8:01 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (3-2) did not allow a hit, walked two and struck out nine across nine scoreless innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Mariners.
11:27 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (2-2) allowed just one run across 6.1 innings to earn the win Thursday against the Royals. He gave up six hits and a walk while striking out seven.
8:35 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) surrendered four runs (two earned) on seven hits and no walks while striking out three across three innings during Thursday's loss to the Red Sox. He did not factor into the decision.
6:32 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (1-2) was charged with the loss Saturday against the Yankees after giving up four runs on five hits with three walks and one strikeout over five innings.
7:35 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (1-1) allowed three earned runs on five hits across six innings and took the loss Monday against the Royals. He didn't walk a batter and struck out five.
4:43 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) Tigers activated Turnbull (illness) from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of his scheduled start in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Pirates, Cody Stavenhagen of Athletic reports.
11:40 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) manager A.J. Hinch confirmed that Turnbull (COVID-19 injured list) will be piggybacked by Tarik Skubal in his first start of the season Wednesday against the Pirates, Evan Petzold of the Free Press reports. "[Turnbull is] not built up all the way to that five-to-six innings, 75-to-85 pitch count, so we'll see what he can give us," Hinch said.
1:14 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (COVID-19 protocols) is expected to return from the COVID-19 injured list and start Wednesday against the Pirates, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
10:35 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) manager A.J. Hinch said Sunday that he expects Turnbull (COVID-19 injured list) to miss the team's "first few series" of the season, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
9:21 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) won't be available for the start of the regular season, as the Tigers are expected to place him on the COVID-19 injured list, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
11:17 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) remains away from the rest of his teammates due to COVID-19 protocols and may miss most of the rest of camp, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
8:55 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) A.J. Hinch said Friday that Turnbull is out due to health and safety protocols, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
10:49 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) allowed two runs on four hits across two innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays. He walked one and struck out three.
10:56 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) tossed six innings of five-hit, two-run ball, while striking out seven during the Tigers' 5-2 win over the Indians on Saturday.
8:18 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (4-3) allowed five runs on eight hits and a walk over five innings Sunday, striking out five and taking the loss against the White Sox.
5:30 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (back) is starting Wednesday against the Brewers.
6:55 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) is dealing with a stiff back but is expected to by fine for his start Wednesday against the Brewers, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
10:56 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (3-2) pitched 5.2 scoreless innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Cubs. He allowed three hits and three walks, while striking out five.
12:00 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (2-2) took the loss Thursday against the White Sox, allowing three runs on two hits and four walks in two innings pitched. He did not record a strike out.
4:51 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (2-0) pitched seven innings of one-run ball to record the win Sunday against the Pirates. He allowed five hits and two walks, while striking out four.
2:17 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Pirates, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
4:18 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) will not make his scheduled start Thursday against St. Louis as the series has been postponed due to the Cardinals' coronavirus outbreak, Mark Saxon of The Athletic reports.
1:47 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) is getting more rotation and swings-and-misses on his slider so far this season versus last year, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
4:27 AM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) (1-0) allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out six over six innings in a win over the Reds on Friday.
5:23 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) allowed just one run across five innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Reds. He gave up three hits and four walks, while striking out eight.
10:17 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) will start Sunday's series finale against the Reds.
6:25 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) pitching coach Rick Anderson said he expects Turnbull and the other Detroit starters to be stretched out to at least 75 pitches by the end of summer camp, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
12:29 PM - Spencer Turnbull (Det) finished Grapefruit League play with a minuscule 0.82 ERA and 13 strikeouts across 11 innings of work.
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