Detroit Tigers outfielder Brennan Boesch said he is healthy and ready for the start of spring training.
Boesch had his season cut short in 2011 after tearing a ligament in his right thumb. He underwent surgery in September.
The 26-year-old Boesch told the Detroit News that he started to swing normally last month.
In 115 games last season, Boesch batted .283 with 16 homers and 54 RBIs.
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