Detroit — He’s not a touted first-rounder or a prized acquisition, not the name everyone’s been craving to see. But in the rush to embrace the next batch of pitching prospects, don’t overlook the unexpected.
Right now, Spencer Turnbull might be as promising as any of the Tigers’ talented young arms, and before you start rattling off all their names, consider what Turnbull is doing, and how he’s doing it. The rookie right-hander was powerful again Sunday, his fourth consecutive start allowing one earned run or less, as the Tigers beat the Royals 5-2 in 10 innings.