Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland says oft-injured reliever Joel Zumaya is unlikely to start the season in Detroit. The 24-year-old Zumaya has pitched in only one game this spring. He was considered for the closer job this season but felt soreness after an appearance March 2 against Florida Southern College. In 2007, Zumaya tore a tendon in his right middle finger and hurt his right shoulder in an accident at his home. Last season, he suffered a season-ending fractured shoulder.

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