Before Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch leaves the ballpark, he checks in with the athletic trainers.
The topic of conversation after splitting Saturday's doubleheader with the Houston Astros was right-handed reliever Michael Fulmer, who squandered the Game 2 lead by giving up back-to-back home runs in a 3-2 loss at Comerica Park.
"They informed me of a little bit of discomfort after his outing, and that Michael hadn't felt anything during his outing, during his warmup or anytime during the game," Hinch said Sunday. "After the game, as the adrenaline wore off, he was complaining of some issues with his neck.