The Detroit Tigers are expecting their setup man to return soon.
Right-handed reliever Buck Farmer tossed 15 pitches in a simulated game Wednesday at the alternate training site in Toledo and is preparing to rejoin the team, pitching coach Rick Anderson said.
Farmer was placed on the 10-day injured list Aug. 10 with a groin strain. Manager Ron Gardenhire expects him back with the Tigers on Thursday or Friday.
"He felt great," Anderson said Wednesday. "Everything was good. Ball came out of his hand and all his pitches were good. We're excited to get Buck back.