2:09 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (lat) has begun throwing on flat ground, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

4:03 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) won't require surgery for the partial tear in his left lat and is expected to be ready for the start of spring training in 2024, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

3:49 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) was placed on the 60-day injured list Tuesday with a left lat strain.

10:03 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) pitched two scoreless innings of relief in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Twins. He allowed a hit and two walks, while striking out two.

1:39 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) who allowed three runs across one inning in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, has a 7.04 ERA this spring.

10:27 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) allowed four runs across 5.2 innings and did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's loss to the Mariners. He gave up seven hits and one walk, while striking out five.

8:50 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (4-11) took the loss to the Twins on Friday, allowing three runs on five hits while striking out six and walking four over five innings.

10:07 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) allowed a run on four hits and a walk while striking out five in six innings during Sunday's win over the White Sox. He didn't factor into the decision.

11:44 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (4-10) tossed seven scoreless innings to earn the win Monday against the Orioles. He allowed two hits and two walks, while striking out four.

4:34 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) won't make a start this week while the Tigers temporarily move to a four-man rotation, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

4:34 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) won't make a start this week while the Tigers temporarily move to a four-man rotation, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

9:02 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (3-10) took the loss Sunday in Kansas City, allowing four runs on six hits, a walk and a hit batsman while striking out two in five innings.

9:02 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (3-10) took the loss Sunday in Kansas City, allowing four runs on six hits, a walk and a hit batsman while striking out two in five innings.

10:45 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) pitched 4.2 innings, surrendering two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out four in Wednesday's loss to the Mariners. He did not factor into the decision.

7:33 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (3-8) took the loss to the Rangers on Friday, allowing seven runs on eight hits while striking out three and walking one over three innings.

11:17 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (3-7) earned the win over the Angels on Saturday, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out two batters over six innings.

7:36 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (2-7) took the loss Sunday against the White Sox, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two in five innings.

10:05 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (2-6) allowed just two runs on seven hits across seven innings but took the loss Tuesday against the Guardians. He had no walks and struck out two.

10:05 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (2-6) allowed just two runs on seven hits across seven innings but took the loss Tuesday against the Guardians. He had no walks and struck out two.

9:53 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (2-5) allowed just two runs on two hits across five innings but took the loss Wednesday against the Twins. He walked one and struck out five.

9:53 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (2-5) allowed just two runs on two hits across five innings but took the loss Wednesday against the Twins. He walked one and struck out five.

10:59 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (3-4) allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits across four innings to take the loss Thursday against the Blue Jays. He walked one and struck out one.

12:07 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) is slated to start Thursday's series opener in Toronto, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

12:08 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) is expected to start Thursday's contest against the Blue Jays, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

10:01 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) pitched three scoreless innings of relief in Saturday's loss to the Twins. He allowed one hit and had no walks or strikeouts.

12:29 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) and the Tigers won't face the Guardians on Sunday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Cleveland.

8:03 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) will be the first pitcher on the mound in what's expected to be a bullpen game Sunday against the Guardians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

11:46 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) who allowed one run across 3.1 innings of relief in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Royals, has a 1.06 ERA across his last eight appearances.

10:08 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (2-3) worked around two hits to toss 3.1 scoreless innings and earn the win in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Guardians. He had no walks or strikeouts.

9:37 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (1-3) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Saturday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed a hit and a walk, while striking out one.

11:02 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list following Monday's game against the White Sox, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

11:52 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (elbow) could come off the injured list to make a spot start Tuesday against the White Sox, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

11:21 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (elbow) will make rehab appearances at Triple-A Toledo on Friday and Saturday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

11:53 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) A.J. Hinch said Thursday that Alexander (elbow) will serve as a multi-inning bridge reliever once he's deemed ready to return from the 15-day injured list, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

1:45 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (elbow) was charged with five earned runs on six hits and a walk while striking out two over three innings in his first rehab start Monday at Triple-A Toledo.

7:20 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (elbow) is expected to make a rehab start at Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

3:10 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (elbow) has been limited to throwing on flat ground since landing on the 15-day injured list May 2, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

10:47 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (elbow) recently underwent an MRI that came back clean, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

11:30 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

9:48 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (0-3) took the loss during Friday's 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing four runs on three hits and two walks with one strikeout in 2.1 innings.

4:51 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (0-2) allowed five runs on eight hits across 3.2 innings to take the loss Sunday against the Rockies. He walked one and struck out two.

9:58 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) may be able to stick in the Tigers' rotation for an extended period of time with Casey Mize (elbow) on the IL and Matt Manning (shoulder) leaving his most recent start early, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

11:20 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) won't start as scheduled Sunday against the Royals since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

7:58 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) allowed three runs on five hits across 5.1 innings and did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Red Sox. He struck out four and didn't walk anyone.

3:32 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) is expected to be included in the Tigers' Opening Day rotation as the No. 5 starter while Michael Pineda's arrival at spring training remains delayed by visa issues, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

6:40 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) is expected to open the season in the rotation, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

8:41 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) is set to start the Tigers' fifth spring training game Tuesday against the Phillies, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

8:25 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) Tigers are still looking to add starting pitchers before the season starts, which could push Alexander out of a rotation spot, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

1:19 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) AJ Hinch said Sunday that Alexander currently lines up as Detroit's No. 5 starter, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

10:56 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) allowed one run across six innings but did not factor into the decision Sunday against the White Sox. He gave up four hits and two walks while striking out four.

11:12 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (2-4) allowed just one run across six innings but took the loss Tuesday against the Twins. He gave up four hits and a walk while striking out six.

6:16 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) allowed two runs on eight hits and a pair of walks while striking out two batters across 5.2 innings during Tuesday's win over the White Sox. He did not factor into the decision.

11:32 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) will start in Thursday's game against the Rays in Tampa Bay, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

11:35 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) allowed a run on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts in 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus Tampa Bay on Friday.

3:45 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) will start in place of Matthew Boyd for Friday's game against Tampa Bay after Boyd was scratched for an undisclosed reason, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

7:56 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) won't make a star during the Tigers' weekend series with the Rays and isn't expected to rejoin the rotation until next week, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

11:03 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 15-5 win over the Reds, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out five.

1:19 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) will remain in the rotation and serve as a traditional starter Friday in Cincinnati, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

8:54 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) worked 2.2 innings out of the bullpen in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Blue Jays, giving up two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two.

12:13 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) is expected to work as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen behind starter Jose Urena in Saturday's game against the Blue Jays, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

11:11 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (2-1) allowed four hits and struck out four over 5.1 scoreless innings, getting the win in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Cleveland.

5:16 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks with two strikeouts in four innings in a no-decision versus Baltimore on Sunday.

9:39 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) allowed one run across 3.2 innings and did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Rangers. He gave up three hits and a walk while striking out four.

9:49 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) is scheduled to make his second straight turn through the rotation Thursday against the Rangers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

9:23 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) 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.

10:35 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) will open a bullpen game in the nightcap of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

6:10 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (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.

10:09 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (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.

11:44 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) 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.

10:17 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) is scheduled to start Thursday's game against the Mariners in what's expected to be a bullpen day for the Tigers, < href="https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2021/06/tigers-place-derek-hill-derek-holland-on-injured-list-call-up-2-reinforcements-from-toledo.html">Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

9:33 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) started Monday's game against the Brewers and pitched one scoreless inning. He allowed one hit and struck out two.

10:00 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) will start Monday's game against the Brewers, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

5:11 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) has a 3.00 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and six strikeouts through nine Grapefruit League innings.

9:16 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) will start for the Tigers in their first Grapefruit League game Sunday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

11:11 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (2-2) allowed a run on three hits across two innings to take the loss Friday against Cleveland. He walked two and struck out one.

1:39 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) worked behind starter Jordan Zimmermann in the Tigers' 6-3 win over the Cardinals in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader. He tossed 1.2 innings and gave up two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two.

3:57 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) allowed one run on seven hits over four innings in a no-decision against the Twins in the second game of Friday's doubleheader. He struck out four and did not issue a walk.

11:16 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) will start Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Twins, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

6:34 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) will pitch out of the bullpen going forward but could be called upon to pitch in a multi-inning role following the debuts of Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize on Tuesday and Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

2:22 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) will be the Tigers' primary pitcher Sunday, following opener Michael Fulmer, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

10:20 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (1-1) allowed five earned runs across 3.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the White Sox. He gave up four hits and three walks, while striking out two.

4:06 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) will be a member of the Tigers' rotation going forward, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

9:11 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) struck out 10 over 3.2 no-hit innings of long relief Sunday in the Tigers' 4-3 loss to the Reds in the first game of a doubleheader. He didn't factor into the decision in the seven-inning contest and allowed two baserunners, one via a walk and the other via a hit by pitch.

10:42 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings of relief and picked up the win Tuesday against the Royals. He allowed two hits and struck out two.

1:16 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) manager Ron Gardenhire said Sunday that he expects Alexander to fill a more traditional bullpen role this season, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

9:00 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) could start the season working in a tandem with Michael Fulmer, who would serve as the team's opener, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

4:37 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) could fill the Tigers' fifth rotation spot with Daniel Norris on the COVID-19 injured list and likely to miss the start of the season, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

8:20 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) will likely serve as a long reliever and possible spot starter for the Tigers when the MLB season is able to resume, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

9:09 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) is competing for one of the Tigers' final bullpen spots to begin the season, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

10:44 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) pitched five innings of two-run ball and took a no-decision in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the White Sox. He allowed seven hits and two walks, while striking out four.

8:10 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) will start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

3:24 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) won't start the afternoon portion of Friday's doubleheader against the White Sox as the game is threatened by rain, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

4:43 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) allowed three runs on 10 hits with zero walks and four strikeouts across 4.1 innings while taking a loss against the White Sox on Saturday.

12:37 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) Ron Gardenhire said Tuesday that Alexander will remain in the Tigers' rotation for the rest of the season, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. "Tyler's earned this," Gardenhire said. "That's why he stays around."

8:22 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) (1-3) allowed one run on four hits over six innings Monday, striking out three batters and earning the win over Baltimore.

11:07 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) will get a spot start Monday against the Orioles, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

11:14 AM - Tyler Alexander (DET) pitched three scoreless innings in Friday's 5-4 win over the Athletics. He allowed just one hit and struck out five.

5:07 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) was recalled by the Tigers on Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

11:28 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following Thursday's game against Houston, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

3:19 PM - Tyler Alexander (DET) Ron Gardenhire plans to use Alexander as a "piggyback" reliever behind starter Daniel Norris in Wednesday's game against the Astros, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.