D-Train activated, sent to 'pen: The Tigers recalled pitcher Dontrelle Willis shortly before their game against Seattle on Wednesday night and placed reliever Clay Rapada on the 15-day disabled list with biceps tendinitis. Manager Jim Leyland said Willis will pitch out of the bullpen initially, and eventually return to the rotation. Right-hander Armando Galarraga -- the man who replaced him -- will remain in the starting rotation. Willis, who was on the 15-day DL with a hyperextended knee, was 1-1 with a 4.41 ERA in three rehab starts with Triple-A Toledo. (Updated 05/21/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/22/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Willis came to the Tigers in an offseason trade along with slugger Miguel Cabrera, but has pitched just five innings for the club. He left during the first inning of his second start at Chicago after he slipped off the mound while delivering a pitch. Leyland said he hoped the time in the bullpen would give the lefty time to "get Dontrelle Willis back to the Dontrelle Willis we know." Willis has won just 22 games since 2005 when he was a 22-game winner. He has lost his zip as a starter and the Tigers are trying every way possible to motivate him. Stash Willis in larger Fantasy leagues until he can return to the rotation. When he does, being backed by the Tigers offense could breed great results for Willis and Fantasy owners. (Updated 05/21/2008).
The Tigers recalled Willis shortly before their game against Seattle on Wednesday night and placed reliever Clay Rapada on the 15-day disabled list with biceps tendinitis. (Updated 05/21/2008)
Advice
Manager Jim Leyland said Willis will pitch out of the bullpen initially, and eventually return to the rotation. Right-hander Armando Galarraga - the man who replaced him - will remain in the starting rotation. Willis, on the disabled list because of a hyperextended right knee since April 12, went 1-1 with 4.41 ERA in three rehab starts at Triple-A Toledo.
D-Train activated, sent to 'pen: The Tigers recalled pitcher Dontrelle Willis shortly before their game against Seattle on Wednesday night and placed reliever Clay Rapada on the 15-day disabled list with biceps tendinitis. Manager Jim Leyland said Willis will pitch out of the bullpen initially, and eventually return to the rotation. Right-hander Armando Galarraga -- the man who replaced him -- will remain in the starting rotation. Willis, who was on the 15-day DL with a hyperextended knee, was 1-1 with a 4.41 ERA in three rehab starts with Triple-A Toledo. (Updated 05/21/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/22/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Willis came to the Tigers in an offseason trade along with slugger Miguel Cabrera, but has pitched just five innings for the club. He left during the first inning of his second start at Chicago after he slipped off the mound while delivering a pitch. Leyland said he hoped the time in the bullpen would give the lefty time to "get Dontrelle Willis back to the Dontrelle Willis we know." Willis has won just 22 games since 2005 when he was a 22-game winner. He has lost his zip as a starter and the Tigers are trying every way possible to motivate him. Stash Willis in larger Fantasy leagues until he can return to the rotation. When he does, being backed by the Tigers offense could breed great results for Willis and Fantasy owners. (Updated 05/21/2008).
= probable start
