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Tigers to skip Bruce Rondon's next appearance
Bruce Rondon - R - Detroit Tigers
March 4, 2013 - 9:40 AM ET

Bruce Rondon will not make his next scheduled Grapefruit League appearance.

Rondon has a 7.36 ERA in 3 2/3 spring innings and has issued five walks. The Tigers want him to work on his mechanics in a side session before allowing him to face major league hitters again. The hard-throwing youngster seems doubtful at this point to open the 2013 campaign as Detroit's closer. Jose Valverde is still a free agent.