Tigers' Mike Pelfrey: Will stretch out, compete for rotation spot in spring training

Pelfrey will stretch out during spring training and is set to compete for a rotation spot, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

Pelfrey made 22 starts for the Tigers last season, but struggled before he moved to the bullpen in late September. He went 4-10 as a starter with a 5.19 ERA and allowed 14 home runs in 112.2 innings. While it appears he'll be given a shot to rejoin the rotation, he'd have to beat out the likes of lefty Matt Boyd or Buck Farmer over the course of spring training.