Magglio Ordonez went 1-for-3 with his 14th RBI in Detroit's 2-1 win over the Royals on Sunday.

Ordonez's RBI single in the sixth would prove to be the difference today. Although Ordonez is still batting just .217 on the season, he is hitting .308 through his first 26 at-bats of July, and could prove to be a shrewd mixed-league flier to take in the second half.

Magglio Ordonez is not in Thursday's lineup against the Mets.

He's likely getting the day off because of the quick turnaround. Andy Dirks will make the start in right field Thursday and bat sixth against right-hander Mike Pelfrey.

Magglio Ordonez hit one of four Tigers homers Wednesday in a 7-5 win over the Dodgers.

The Tigers faced a close call in the ninth, as Jose Valverde loaded the bases and then gave up a deep fly to center off the bat of Dioner Navarro. However, Austin Jackson was able to make a nice running catch to end the game. Ordonez's homer was a two-run shot off Ted Lilly. Casper Wells and Miguel Cabrera also took Lilly deep, while Don Kelly homered off Matt Guerrier in the eighth. Ordonez's homer was just his second of the season. He's 4-for-20 since coming off the DL last week.

Magglio Ordonez is not in the Tigers' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

Ordonez will take a seat against the right-hander Chad Billingsley. Brennan Boesch will make the start in right field while Andy Dirks plays left.

Magglio Ordonez is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Indians.

He'll take a seat in order to give the Tigers another lefty bat (Andy Dirks) against right-hander Justin Masterson. However, Ordonez is expected to be in the lineup on Wednesday and Thursday.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland said that Magglio Ordonez (ankle) isn't a lock to return on Monday.

"I don't know," Leyland said. "(Monday) is what the target is. Target date, but I can't answer that for sure." Maggs is heating up at the plate for Triple-A Toledo, having gone deep in consecutive games. He still seems likely to rejoin the club Monday, but perhaps they'll give him another couple days.

Magglio Ordonez (ankle) hit a two-run homer and drew two walks in a rehab game Friday for Triple-A Toledo.

He's now batting .250/.294/.375 with the one homer and one double over 32 at-bats during his rehab assignment. Maggs is expected back with the Tigers on Monday, but indications are that Jim Leyland might not give him everyday at-bats.

Magglio Ordonez (ankle) told reporters that he won't be back in the majors until Monday.

Ordonez is going to continue getting his timing right at the plate down at Triple-A Toledo. He's been on the disabled list since May 13 with ankle weakness.

Magglio Ordonez (ankle) will remain at Triple-A Toledo on Monday but could be activated Tuesday.

The Tigers are playing it safe with the veteran outfielder, who was batting just .172/.226/.232 when he was placed on the disabled list in mid-May with a right ankle injury. Ordonez is not a great fantasy bet.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland confirmed that Magglio Ordonez (ankle) is likely to be activated from the disabled list Monday "if he feels ready."

Maggs began a rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Toledo, going hitless in three at-bats. "If he feels ready, we'll probably bring him (to Texas), Leyland said. "If not, he'll stay until he gets his swing going." Ordonez was batting just .172/.226/.232 before being shut down.

Magglio Ordonez (ankle) went 0-for-3 with a strikeout Friday in his first minor league rehab game with Triple-A Toledo.

Ordonez tested his ankle in right field for five innings before leaving the game. He is scheduled to start at DH Saturday and play seven innings in right field on Sunday. Barring any setbacks, he will be activated from the disabled list Monday.

Magglio Ordonez (ankle) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Toledo.

Ordonez was cleared for game action after participating in running exercises for the second straight day Tuesday. Look for him to rejoin the Tigers next week.

Magglio Ordonez (ankle) is aiming to return from the 15-day disabled list this weekend.

Ordonez is eligible to be activated on Thursday, but he hasn't been cleared to perform all baseball activities and would probably still need a minor league rehab assignment. The Tigers seem unlikely to rush the veteran outfielder, who was batting just .172/.226/.232.

Magglio Ordonez (ankle) will rejoin the Tigers on Friday to participate in pregame workouts.

Ordonez is eligible to return from the disabled list Thursday, but that obviously won't happen now. The veteran outfielder was batting just .172/.226/.232 with one home run and five RBI over his first 99 at-bats before going on the disabled list with right ankle weakness earlier this month.

Tigers placed OF Magglio Ordonez on the 15-day disabled list with right ankle weakness.

Ordonez simply hasn't been himself all season after ankle surgery late last year, and it's showed in his results at the plate, as he's batting only .172/.226/.232 with one home run over 99 at-bats. The Tigers have decided to shut him down and hopefully let the ankle heal, which is probably the right move. Brennan Boesch will be the regular in right field with Maggs out.

Magglio Ordonez showed signs of life against the Yankees on Wednesday evening, homering and doubling while picking up two RBI in a 4-0 Tigers victory.

The home run was his first of the season while the double was just his second. While it's obviously great news Ordonez has finally had a night like tonight, it's going to take sustained production over 10-to-12 games before it's safe to declare his profound early-season funk a thing of the past.

Magglio Ordonez admitted that he's been "hitting with one leg."

Maggs has dealt with a nagging ankle ankle injury all season that has kept him from being able to push off his right leg. "It doesn't hurt," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. "He just feels it." Ordonez was batting only .151/.215/.164 with no home runs coming into Tuesday' game, and he's shown no signs of turning it around.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland said that he will consider moving Magglio Ordonez down in the batting order once Victor Martinez (groin) returns from the disabled list.

Ordonez went 0-for-4 out of the No. 3 spot Monday against the Yankees and is batting just .151 over his first 73 at-bats this season. We're not crazy about him in mixed leagues in the first place, so getting bumped down in the lineup won't help his declining fantasy value.

Despite being mired in a month-long slump, Magglio Ordonez continues to have Tigers manager Jim Leyland's confidence.

Ordonez struck out three times in another 0-for-4 performance Thursday against the Mariners, dropping his average to .172. Leyland trusts that his aging star with start hitting "at some point." When asked whether Ordonez's slump could lead to lineup changes, Leyland replied, "I don't think so. It's a matter of believing in track records."

Magglio Ordonez said Sunday that his ankle is finally starting to come around a little bit.

Maggs felt good running Saturday and, according to beat writer Jason Beck, seemed to be in a better mood the last few days than he has all season. He's been in and out of the lineup at the beginning of the season due to ongoing issues with the ankle. Hitting just .190/.292/.214 with one extra-bats hit (a double) all season, Ordonez can't be trusted as a fantasy option right now.