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Ross’ initial minor league agreement with the Rangers did not include an invitation to major league camp, but he has apparently impressed in side workouts and can now potentially get into some Cactus League games. The 33-year-old right-hander opted out of the 2020 season following a rough showing with the Tigers in 2019.

Ross did not receive an invite to major league camp, so he’ll work out with the minor leaguers and begin the season as depth at Triple-A Round Rock. The 33-year-old opted out of the 2020 season after posting a 6.11 ERA over seven starts with the Tigers in 2019.

Nationals starter Joe Ross said earlier this week that he was opting out. Ross was in camp with the Giants on a minor league deal, but he was released last week.

Ross signed a minor league contract with the Giants back in January and was officially informed Friday that he will not be part of the 60-man player pool for MLB’s planned 60-game regular season. The 33-year-old right-hander had a rough 6.11 ERA in seven starts (35 1/3 innings) with the Tigers in 2019.

USA Today’s Bob Nightengale says that Ross will make $1.75 million if on the major league roster, with a possible $1.75 million more available in incentives. Ross posted a 6.11 ERA over seven starts for the Tigers this past season before going down with elbow and neck problems. He’s healthy now and will compete for a spot in the Giants’ rotation.

“He’s in Lakeland and he pitched off the mound once, a couple of days ago,” Tigers head trainer Doug Teter told the Detroit News on Sunday. “He’s been feeling good long-tossing and doing things like that.” Ross originally hit the IL back on May 12 with ulnar neuritis in his right elbow and then came down with a neck issue in June. There is still no timetable for his return to the Tigers’ active roster.

Nothing has changed in the recovery process for the right-hander, this was merely done as a procedural move to free up a spot on the club’s 40-man roster. There’s still no clear timetable for his potential return to the Tigers’ rotation.

Ross initially landed on the injured list May 12 with ulnar neuritis in his right elbow, and now he’s dealing with a neck issue. There is obviously no timetable for his return to the Tigers’ active roster.

It’ll be the first time he’ll be able to throw off the mound after he was placed on the injured list with ulnar neuritis in his right elbow on May 12. He’ll likely need to make a couple of bullpen sessions, but if there are no setbacks, he could be sent out on a rehab assignment shortly after. We should have an update on his status after the bullpen on Thursday.

Ross is dealing with ulnar neuritis in his right elbow. His timetable is very much up in the air.