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Willis Rejoining Tigers On Monday

Pitcher Dontrelle Willis will return to the Tigers on Monday as part of their September roster expansion, according to MLB.com.

Prior to Detroit's afternoon game against New York on Monday, Willis will be recalled from Triple-A Toledo, where he posted a 3-1 record with a 4.45 ERA in six starts.

Freddy Garcia will join the club on Tuesday but won't be added to the active roster.

"We have a plan in place for [Garcia], which we're really not ready to announce yet," Tigers' Manager Jim Leyland said. "He will not be immediately active. I'm assuming, at some point, there's a good opportunity he would be. But at this time, we have a plan with him. He's only pitched five innings, so we're gonna work around that some, possibly simulate him Tuesday."

Via MLB.com


Tigers To Call Garcia Up Soon?

The Tigers could call up pitcher Freddy Garcia very soon after his second-straight appearance at Triple-A Toledo, according to Detroit News.

"I felt pretty good for my second outing in almost a year," Garcia said. "I could throw my off-speed pitches. I feel great. Hopefully, everything will keep going well. I proved I can pitch."

The right-hander allowed two hits, struck out four, and walked none for Toledo on Thursday.

Via Detroit News


Lee Wins 19th As Tribe Win Ninth Straight

Cliff Lee won his nineteenth game of the season on Tuesday night as the Indians won their ninth-consecutive contest, according to MLB.com.

Lee pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs on six hits. He struck out four batters, while walking just one. Lee is 19-2 this season with a 2.43 ERA in 26 starts.

Cleveland opened up the game in the third inning, scoring six runs on home runs by Jamey Carroll and Kelly Shoppach.

Despite their nine-game winning streak, the Indians are still nearly twelve games behind the White Sox for first place in the American League Central.

Via MLB.com


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