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Lucas Giolito - SIC score 17
MRI revealed a partially torn UCL and a flexor strain that will likely require surgery, according to our panel of docs - will miss significant time and out the entire season if he undergoes Tommy John surgery.
Justin Verlander - SIC score 62
Will start the season on IL as he builds up his shoulder to full strength - the team says he did not suffer a setback but doesn't have enough time to ramp up for Opening Day.
Sonny Gray - SIC score 53
Diagnosed with a mild right hamstring strain he suffered in early March outing - uncertain for Opening Day but should only miss minimum time if he lands on 15-day IL - was sidelined by hamstring strains twice in 2022.
Shane Baz - SIC score 40
Likely to start the season on IL after he tweaked his oblique picking up a weight - his first live BP session will be delayed until mid-March.
Braxton Garrett - SIC score 67
Unlikely to be ready for Opening Day as he dealt with shoulder soreness early in camp - should only miss the minimum time if he lands on the 15-day IL
