The Detroit Tigers are starting to see something new from Spencer Turnbull.
It's not that Turnbull has suddenly evolved; his command can still be spotty, but there's a high ceiling for growth in this category. The development, fueled by confidence, is already evident.
For example, there's Turnbull's start in Monday's 3-2 loss against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park. The 28-year-old, in his third full MLB season, gave up three runs through six innings with five strikeouts. It was his second start in 2021 after returning from a positive COVID-19 test in spring training.