Tigers' Jordan Zimmermann: To throw long-toss Friday

Zimmerman (groin) is set to long-toss Friday before throwing a side session Sunday, Matthew Mowery of The Oakland Press reports.

Analysis:

Zimmerman has already had his upcoming turn in the rotation skipped due to a Grade 1 groin strain, but there is now a chance that he'll pitch on the Tigers' upcoming road trip when they travel to Anaheim. However, Zimmerman will have to clear a few hurdles first by getting through a long-toss and a side session before the Tigers make a firm decision on his status.