| Sat Apr 7 2012 | 20:06 | Villarreal recalled from Triple-A Toledo | ||||
Tigers recalled RHP Brayan Villarreal from Triple-A Toledo. | ||||||
Villarreal will serve as additional depth in the bullpen until the Tigers need a fifth starter. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Mon Mar 19 2012 | 04:51 | Villarreal bolstered by change-up | ||||
Brayan Villarreal is sporting a 0.00 ERA this spring in 4 2/3 innings, giving up only one hit and no walks while striking out three. | ||||||
"Villarreal is throwing the ball as well as anyone this spring," said Tigers manager Jim Leyland." After Villarreal was sent to the minors last season, the organization advised him to add a change-up to his repertoire. His updated arsenal has served him well as he battles for a major league roster spot. | ||||||
| Source: Detroit Free Press | ||||||
| Sun Jul 3 2011 | 08:21 | Brayan Villarreal sent down | ||||
Tigers optioned RHP Brayan Villarreal to Triple-A Toledo. | ||||||
Villarreal has been up-and-down a few times with the Tigers this season but hasn't been particularly effective, posting a 6.75 ERA and 1.94 WHIP over 16 appearances. He could return to Toledo's rotation. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Wed Jun 29 2011 | 23:22 | Tigers recall Villarreal from AAA | ||||
Tigers recalled RHP Brayan Villarreal from Triple-A Toledo. | ||||||
Villarreal was demoted to the minor leagues in May after opening the season with a 6.46 ERA in his first 15 1/3 innings. He's posted better results at Triple-A Toledo over the past month and will try to ride that momentum in his return to the Tigers' bullpen. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Sun May 22 2011 | 16:30 | Brayan Villarreal sent down | ||||
Tigers optioned RHP Brayan Villarreal to Triple-A Toledo. | ||||||
Villarreal struck out 14 in 15 1/3 innings but also allowed 11 runs for a 6.46 ERA. He'll be replaced on the roster by Enrique Gonzalez. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Tue Feb 22 2011 | 11:50 | Villarreal still drawing raves in Tigers camp | ||||
Brayan Villarreal is drawing raves so far this spring in Tigers camp. | ||||||
"Villarreal is not a big guy," said Tigers assistant general manager Al Avila, "but he's got a big arm. He's got a lively fastball and slider. He can pitch in either relief or start, and definitely has big league potential." The 23-year-old Venezuelan right-hander has averaged a 9.0 K/9 over his first five minor league seasons and should progress to the Triple-A level this year. | ||||||
| Source: MLive.com | ||||||