LAKELAND, FL (WTVB) – Spring Training continues for the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland, Florida. Pitchers and catchers have been going through drills since Wednesday and position players report to camp Sunday with the first full-squad workout scheduled for Monday.
Yesterday, general manager Al Avila said he thinks there’s a level of excitement with the young players in camp. Avila also said relief pitching prospect Bryan Garcia underwent successful Tommy John surgery on his right elbow earlier this week and will begin rehab soon.
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is back in his hometown of Parkland, Florida to do what he can to help. Rizzo went to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where a mass shooting that killed 17 students and faculty happened Wednesday.
The 2007 graduate offered his support at a candlelight vigil Thursday night. Rizzo left the Cubs spring training in Mesa, Arizona to return to Parkland. He was one over 10 members of the community who spoke.
