With Michael Fulmer shut down indefinitely to work on his mechanics, Norris has a shot to crack the Tigers' rotation to begin the regular season, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Norris allowed three runs on four hits over 1.2 innings and took the loss in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. He walked one and struck out two.

Norris reached a one-year, $1.275 million deal with the Tigers on Friday to avoid arbitration, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Norris did not factor into the decision in Saturday's loss to the Brewers, as he allowed five runs on six hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out eight.

Norris is slated to make a couple of starts with the Aguilas Cibaenas of the Dominican Winter League, Emily Waldon of The Athletic reports.

Norris pitched five innings of one-run ball but took a no-decision in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Royals. He allowed six hits and two walks, while striking out three.

Norris (0-5) allowed two runs on five hits and three walks across 5.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Twins. He struck out five.

Norris (0-4) took the loss against the Astros Wednesday, allowing five runs on eight hits and a walk across 4.2 innings. He struck out three.

Norris didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 5-3 win over the Cardinals, giving up three runs on four hits and a walk over five innings while striking out seven.

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris (calf), who dealt with calf cramps in his last start, is on track to make another start on Friday against the Cardinals, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Norris came off the disabled list and surprisingly held the Yankees to just two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings, striking out a season-high seven. It was just his third start of the season. Norris is 0-3 on the year with a bloated 5.49 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 25 strikeouts in just 19 2/3 innings. Avoid him at all costs this Friday.

Norris is not expected to miss a start despite exiting his previous one with cramps, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Norris (0-3) exited Saturday's start against the Yankees with left calf cramping and was charged with the loss.

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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris left Saturday's game against the New York Yankees after experiencing "left leg cramping" in the fourth inning. Norris, who was activated off the 60-day disabled list for today's start, was actually putting together a nice start before exiting the game. He went 4 1/3 innings, giving up just two earned runs off of one hit - a two-run blast by Gleyber Torres in the fourth inning. Norris also struck out seven and walked just one. Though this start was encouraging, his new injury coupled with his season-long numbers (5.49 ERA, 0-3 record) make him an easy player to avoid in fantasy baseball. Expect an update on his injury situation soon.

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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris was activated off of the 60-day disabled list on Saturday afternoon. Norris has been out of commission since undergoing core muscle surgery in May. He will jump back into the starting rotation and make his return on Saturday against the New York Yankees. He has a 5.87 ERA on the season and is a definite avoid for fantasy purposes.

Norris (groin) was activated from the disabled list ahead of his scheduled start Saturday against the Yankees.

Norris (groin) will be activated from the 60-day DL ahead of Saturday's start versus the Yankees, Lynn G. Henning of the Detroit News reports.

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Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said starting pitcher Daniel Norris (groin) will come off the disabled list on Saturday to start against the Yankees. Norris hasn't made an appearance in the big leagues since a start on April 29 against the Orioles. The left-hander is 0-2 with a 5.87 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 10.6 K/9 in five outings (two starts) in 2018. It's safe to say nobody should touch Norris with a 10-foot pole in fantasy against New York in his first outing back.

Manager Ron Gardenhire said Norris (groin) is a candidate to start for the Tigers against the Yankees on Saturday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Manager Rod Gardenhire indicated Norris (hip) is likely to work out of the bullpen once he rejoins the Tigers, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Norris (groin) will start Sunday for Triple-A Toledo, Brian Buckey of The Toledo Blade reports.

Norris (groin) made his third rehab appearance Tuesday at High-A Lakeland, tossing three innings and giving up one run on two hits and two walks while striking out four.

Norris (groin) started a rehab assignment with the Gulf Coast Rookie-League team Saturday.

Norris (groin) has resumed throwing after a minor setback but may not return to the majors before the end of the year, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports

Norris (groin) threw a bullpen session Saturday at the Tigers' spring training facility, James Chipman of Tigers on 247 Sports reports.

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris has been rehabbing in Lakeland after undergoing groin surgery earlier this year. Club sources report that the young lefty will throw off a mound on Wednesday, the first time he will have done so since landing on the disabled list on April 30. Norris could be back in action sometime in July, but he'll need time at the minor league level before he's recalled to Detroit.

Norris (groin) will throw off a mound Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris (groin) has been on the disabled list since April 30 and had successful groin surgery on May 3. The young lefty is expected to miss eight to 12 weeks as he recovers from surgery, but club sources reported that he's resumed throwing, albeit lightly. There's plenty of talent in Norris, but he's struggled at the big league level and has been plagued by injuries throughout his career. It's hard to project what kind of fantasy value he might have, as his role when he returns is still to be determined.

Manager Ron Gardenhire said Norris (groin) began a light throwing program Wednesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Norris (groin) is expected to be transferred to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday.

Norris underwent successful groin surgery Thursday and is expected to miss 8-to-12 weeks, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris exited Sunday's game against the Orioles with what the team had initially called groin tightness, but he will now miss eight to 12 weeks to undergo surgery. Norris originally injured his groin last summer and it has caused lingering issues ever since. He is currently listed on the 10-day disabled list, but he will certainly be moved to the 60-day list at some point. The young lefty was 0-2 with a 5.87 ERA on the year. Chad Bell will join the roster and fill in out of the bullpen for the time being.

Norris will undergo a procedure to remove pressure from his injured groin, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Norris was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left groin.

Norris (0-2) gave up three runs on three hits and two walks over 2.1 innings in Sunday's loss to the Orioles.

Norris was diagnosed with left groin tightness after being removed in the third inning of his spot start Sunday against the Orioles.

Norris was removed from his spot start Sunday against the Orioles in the third inning due to an undisclosed injury, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports. He gave up three runs on three hits and two walks and struck out two in 2.1 innings before departing.

Norris is currently scheduled to start Sunday in Baltimore, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris made a spot start on Friday for his first start of the season, lasting 4 2/3 innings and allowing one run while striking out five. Norris was the odd man out in the Tigers' rotation this year and had pitched out of the bullpen up to this point. There was speculation that he would go down to Toledo so he could continue to pitch as a starter, but manager Ron Gardenhire told reporters Norris will stay in the big leagues and continue to work in long relief or as a spot starter. Needless to say, he has limited fantasy value at this point.

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris will make his first start of the season on Friday when the Tigers take on the Kansas City Royals. Norris theoretically started the season as a starter before being bumped to the bullpen as Mike Fiers returned from the disabled list. However, he never actually made a starting appearance before that shift. Norris has a 7.11 ERA in 6 and 1/3 innings of work, but he does have nine strikeouts. He's not recommended for fantasy lineups at this point as it figures to be nothing more than a spot start.

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After inclement weather forced the Tigers and Royals into a doubleheader, Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire stated that pitcher Daniel Norris will make a spot start in Game 2 on Friday. Norris has been used strictly in relief this season, making two appearances and allowing five runs in 6 1/3 innings. However, last year he started 18 games, pitching to a 5-8 record with a 5.31 ERA and a 86/44 K/BB ratio. Despite facing a struggling Royals team, Norris' struggles in the 'pen and as a starter make him an untrustworthy streamer Friday afternoon.

Norris will start the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Royals, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Warwick Saupold, not Norris, was optioned to Triple-A Toledo to make room for Mike Fiers to return to the roster Sunday, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris will most likely end up at Triple-A Toledo when Mike Fiers (back) returns from the disabled list to make his season debut on Sunday. Norris had his start skipped on Wednesday and pitched out of the bullpen on Thursday, firing 3 1/3 innings of one-hit, one-run ball while striking out six in the process. Despite the fact that Norris has said he's willing to stay in the bullpen long term, he's likely to be the odd man out when Fiers makes his season debut.

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With Wednesday's snow day in Detroit, the Tigers and Royals have been postponed. As a result, starting pitcher Daniel Norris' season debut has been, too. Norris will be available out of the bullpen over the next few days, as club sources have announced that Jordan Zimmermann, Michael Fulmer and Mike Fiers (back) will start on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The Tigers will have to make a roster move to clear space for Fiers' return from the disabled list, and Norris could be the odd man out. It remains to be seen if he'll stay in the bullpen or if he'll be optioned to make room for Fiers. The latter seems to be the most likely, and either way, his fantasy value is down significantly.

Norris will be available as a reliever over the next two games before likely being optioned to Triple-A Toledo upon the return of Mike Fiers (back) from the 10-day disabled list, Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group reports.

Norris will not take the hill against Kansas City on Wednesday since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Norris will be available out of the bullpen for Sunday's doubleheader against the Pirates before rejoining the rotation for his first start of the season Wednesday against the Royals, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Norris is expected to make his first start April 3 against the Royals after Thursday's season opener versus the Pirates was rained out, forcing the team to tweak its pitching schedule, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris is unsure about how his 2018 season will begin, according to Evan Woodbery of MLive. Norris said he has not been told, officially or unofficially, what is next after Spring Training, but he could start the season in the minors. Tigers will not need a 5th starter for 11 or 12 days, so, even if he makes team, per Woodbery, Norris may stay an extra day or so in Florida to pitch in a minor-league game. That is still to be determined, but the Tigers do have a High-A team in Lakeland as well. Norris was bothered by a groin injury for a good chunk of 2017, but it has not been an issue this spring. He is likely to be the fifth starter for the Tigers in 2018, looking to bounce back from a 5.31 ERA in 2017.

With Mike Fiers likely to begin the season on the disabled list, Norris stands a good chance of being the Tigers' No. 5 starter, George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press reports.