Detroit Tigers (27-20) vs. Oakland Athletics (17-31)
Where: O.co Coliseum; Oakland, California
First Pitch: 3:35PM ET
TV/Radio: FSD, MLBN/97.1 The Ticket
Weather: Cloudy early, then becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Probable Pitchers: Alex Wilson (1-1, 2.29 ERA) vs. Scott Kazmir (2-3, 3.09 ERA)
Lineups:
Detroit Tigers
1. Rajai Davis, RF
2. Ian Kinsler, 2B
3. Miguel Cabrera, 1B
4. Yoenis Cespedes, LF
5. JD Martinez, DH
6. Nick Castellanos, 3B
7. Bryan Holaday, C
8. Dixon Machado, SS
9. Anthony Gose, CF
Oakland Athletics
1. Billy Burns, CF
2. Josh Reddick, RF
3. Ben Zobrist, 2B
4. Stephen Vogt, C
5. Billy Butler, DH
6. Max Muncy, 1B
7. Brett Lawrie, 3B
8. Sam Fuld, LF
9. Eric Sogard, SS
Injury Report:
Detroit Tigers
| Tigers | Date | Status | Due Back | Injury | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avila, Alex (C) | 05/23 | 15-day DL | Possibly mid-June | Loose bodies in left knee | Began rehab work to strengthen leg muscles on May 18. | |
| Iglesias, Jose (SS) | 05/25 | Any day | Day-to-day | Left knee contusion | MRI, X-rays revealed no structural damage May 24; not in starting lineup May 24-25. | |
| Lobstein, Kyle (P) | 05/24 | 15-day DL | Possibly mid-June | Left shoulder inflammation | Placed on 15-day DL on May 24. | |
| Martinez, Victor (U) | 05/22 | 15-day DL | Possibly early June | Left knee inflammation | Began rehab program May 22; placed on 15-day DL on May 19. | |
| Nathan, Joe (P) | 05/09 | Out for Season | Likely 2016 | Recovering from April 2015 Tommy John surgery. | Underwent Tommy John surgery on April 29; transferred to 60-day DL on May 8. | |
| Rondon, Bruce (P) | 05/23 | 15-day DL | Possibly early June | Right biceps tendinitis | Sent on Triple-A on rehab assignment May 21. | |
| Verlander, Justin (P) | 05/26 | 15-day DL | Possibly early June | Right triceps strain | Could make rehab start June 1. | |
Oakland Athletics
| Athletics | Date | Status | Due Back | Injury | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crisp, Coco (CF) | 05/23 | 15-day DL | Possibly June | Cervical strain | Placed on 15-day DL on May 23 retroactive to May 20. | |
| Davis, Ike (1B) | 05/23 | 15-day DL | TBD | Left quad strain | Has yet to resume baseball activities as of May 23 update. | |
| Gray, Sonny (P) | 05/24 | Any day | Likely May 29 | Right ankle contusion | Exited game early after being hit by line-drive, X-rays negative May 24. | |
| Griffin, A.J. (P) | 05/26 | 60-day DL | Possibly June | Recovering from April 2014 Tommy John surgery | Was scheduled to throw bullpen session May 25. | |
| Ladendorf, Tyler (2B) | 05/22 | 60-day DL | TBD | Recovering from April 2015 left ankle surgery | Placed on 60-day DL on May 22. | |
| Mujica, Edward (P) | 05/22 | 15-day DL | Possibly June | Minor fracture in right thumb | Placed on 15-day DL on May 22. | |
| O’Flaherty, Eric (P) | 05/26 | 15-day DL | Possibly late May | Left shoulder strain | Was scheduled to throw bullpen session May 25. | |
| Parker, Jarrod (P) | 05/26 | 60-day DL | TBD | Recovering from May 2015 elbow surgery | Underwent surgery to stabilize fractured bone in elbow May 19. | |
| Pomeranz, Drew (P) | 05/26 | 15-day DL | TBD | Left shoulder AC joint sprain | Placed on 15-day DL on May 20; was expected to play catch May 25. | |
| Thompson, Taylor (P) | 04/05 | 60-day DL | TBD | Right shoulder strain | Placed on 60-day DL on Feb. 26. | |
Transactions:
Detroit Tigers
| Date | Transaction |
|---|---|
| 05/24/15 | Detroit Tigers recalled SS Dixon Machado from Toledo Mud Hens. |
| Detroit Tigers placed LHP Kyle Lobstein on the 15-day disabled list. Sore left shoulder. | |
| 05/21/15 | Detroit Tigers sent RHP Bruce Rondon on a rehab assignment to Toledo Mud Hens. |
Oakland Athletics
| Date | Transaction |
|---|---|
| 05/26/15 | Oakland Athletics optioned Angel Castro to Nashville Sounds. |
| Oakland Athletics activated LHP Sean Doolittle from the 15-day disabled list. | |
| 05/25/15 | Oakland Athletics optioned Craig Gentry to Nashville Sounds. |
| Oakland Athletics activated 2B Ben Zobrist from the 15-day disabled list. | |
| 05/24/15 | Oakland Athletics signed free agent LHP Joe Paterson to a minor league contract. |
| 05/23/15 | Oakland Athletics recalled Kendall Graveman from Nashville Sounds. |
| Oakland Athletics placed LF Coco Crisp on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 20, 2015. Cervical strain | |
| 05/22/15 | Oakland Athletics placed 2B Tyler Ladendorf on the 60-day disabled list. recovery from left ankle surgery |
| Oakland Athletics recalled 2B Tyler Ladendorf from Nashville Sounds. | |
| Oakland Athletics selected the contract of Andy Parrino from Nashville Sounds. | |
| Oakland Athletics placed RHP Edward Mujica on the 15-day disabled list. fractured right thumb | |
| Oakland Athletics sent LHP Sean Doolittle on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds. | |
| 05/21/15 | Oakland Athletics sent 2B Ben Zobrist on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds. |
| 05/20/15 | Oakland Athletics recalled Arnold Leon from Nashville Sounds. |
| Oakland Athletics placed LHP Drew Pomeranz on the 15-day disabled list. Sprained AC joint in his left shoulder | |
| 05/19/15 | Oakland Athletics sent LHP Sean Doolittle on a rehab assignment to Midland RockHounds. |
| Oakland Athletics sent 2B Ben Zobrist on a rehab assignment to Stockton Ports. | |
| Oakland Athletics sent 2B Ben Zobrist on a rehab assignment to Stockton Ports. |
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