LAKELAND, Fla. — For the first time since last year's spring training was shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic, Joker Marchant Stadium — the home of Detroit Tigers spring training — felt baseball's presence.
Miguel Cabrera at first base.
Spencer Torkelson at third base, with Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal on the mound. They went through fundamental fielding drills, and Cabrera took hacks in batting practice.
New manager AJ Hinch roamed around, checking on his players and assistant coaches. Pitchers and catchers reported Feb. 17, with the first full-squad workout last Monday.