The last time Daniel Norris batted, he hit his famous home run at Wrigley Field last year before leaving with an oblique strain. He has not taken batting practice recently (the Tigers couldn’t even take batting practice outside the last couple days thanks to all the rain in Detroit), and he made it clear a couple days ago that he’ll be focusing his efforts on the mound rather than at the plate. So it remains to be seen whether he’ll have the green light to swing or if he’ll simply be bunting or taking pitches. Meanwhile, Victor Martinez resumes his second job as situational pinch-hitter.
Friday’s lineups: Tigers at Braves
