Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris, right, walks off the field in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Monday, July 4, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)Tony Dejak/Associated Press

Daniel Norris Injury: Updates on Tigers Pitcher's Oblique and Return

Matt FitzgeraldJul 4, 2016

Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris left the field during a July 4 game against the Cleveland Indians after suffering a strained right oblique. It is unclear when he'll return to the mound.

Continue for updates.

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Norris Pitches Rehab Start at Triple-A

Monday, July 18

Norris completed four innings for Triple-A Toledo on Monday, allowing five hits and one run while striking out four batters.

Norris Injury Details Revealed

Tuesday, July 5

Manager Brad Ausmus announced that Norris has a Grade 1 oblique strain and will have a recovery time of 10 days to two weeks, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com.

Norris No Stranger to Adversity

Norris may not be able to pitch in the immediate future, but he's overcome more during his young MLB career.

The 23-year-old was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in May 2015 but played through the rest of the campaign before undergoing surgery to remove a malignant growth. He then announced the operation was successful and that he was cancer-free in October.

Three non-displaced fractures in the spinal process put Norris on the disabled list at the start of the 2016 season.

Norris has flashed exceptional talent in his short time in the big leagues, leaving a perfect-game bid after five innings last season—unfortunately because of an oblique strain.

The Tigers have the likes of Justin Verlander and Michael Fulmer on their pitching staff, but Norris' ailment will hinder their depth. MLB.com's Jason Beck reported on July 4 that starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann went on the 15-day disabled list with a strained neck.

The Tigers hope Norris isn't down for much longer as they try to close the gap on the Indians in the American League Central.