COMSTOCK PARK - It was a quick outing for Spencer Turnbull, but an important one as the Detroit Tigers pitcher was back on the mound after a neck injury.
Turnbull pitched two scoreless innings against the Fort Wayne TinCaps in a Class-A minor league rehab start at LMCU Ballpark.
Turnbull, 30, missed all of last season after recovering from Tommy John surgery, then has been sidelined since May 7 this season with neck discomfort after starting the season in the rotation in Detroit.
The Tigers optioned Turnbull to Triple-A Toledo — when he started with a 7.