Tigers recalled RHP Luke Putkonen from Triple-A Toledo.

With the bullpen being leaned on heavily in Wednesday's loss to the Athletics, Putkonen will provide additional depth until September call-ups. He's done a nice job in the Tigers' pen this season,posting a 3.05 ERA and 17/7 K/BB ratio over 20 2/3 innings.

Tigers optioned RHP Luke Putkonen to Triple-A Toledo.

The Tigers have called up Evan Reed to replace him on the active roster. Putkonen has a 3.05 ERA and 17/7 K/BB ratio over 20 2/3 innings with the Tigers this season and should be back at some point later this year.

Tigers recalled RHP Luke Putkonen from Triple-A Toledo.

Putkonen will provide some needed depth for the Detroit bullpen, which got heavy use this weekend in Texas. The right-hander will operate as a mid-to-long reliever.

Tigers optioned RHP Luke Putkonen from Triple-A Toledo.

Putkonen was sent out to make room for Phil Coke who was activated from the disabled list. He appeared in two games during his brief callup, going 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 4/2 K/BB ratio over 2 2/3 innings. He'll likely return to see more action in the Tigers' bullpen at some point in the 2013 season.

Tigers recalled RHP Luke Putkonen from Triple-A Toledo.

Putkonen, 26, had a 2.16 ERA and 16/5 K/BB ratio over 16 2/3 innings with the Mud Hens. He'll pitch in middle relief.

Tigers optioned RHP Luke Putkonen to Triple-A Toledo; reassigned LHP Jose Alvarez, C Brad Davis and INF Kevin Russo to minor league camp.

Putkonen was in the mix for a long relief role with the Tigers this spring. However, he figures to pitch as a starter in the minors.

The Detriot Free Press mentions Luke Putkonen as a candidate for the Tigers' bullpen.

Putkonen has impressed early in spring training and would likely be used in a long relief role. He posted a a 3.94 ERA in 12 games with the Tigers last season.

Tigers recalled RHP Luke Putkonen from Triple-A Toledo.

Putkonen, 26, has a 6.52 ERA and 7/7 K/BB ratio over 9 2/3 innings with the Tigers this season. He'll provide bullpen depth down the stretch.

Tigers recalled RHP Luke Putkonen from Triple-A Toledo.

Putkonen has posted a 4.68 ERA and 44/16 K/BB ratio across 50 innings this season with Triple-A Toledo. The right-hander will serve as a middle reliever for Detroit.

The Tigers will recall right-hander Luke Putkonen from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.

He'll take the roster spot of Duane Below, who was optioned to the minors following Monday's game. Putkonen made six appearances with the Tigers earlier this season, but he has spent the majority of the season at Toledo, posting a 4.68 ERA and 44/16 K/BB ratio over 50 innings. He will likely pitch in a middle relief role.

Tigers recalled RHP Luke Putkonen from Triple-A Toledo.

He'll take the roster spot of Octavio Dotel, who was placed on the disabled list with elbow inflammation. Putkonen allowed seven runs in 7 1/3 innings during his first stint in the big leagues earlier this season. Look for him middle relief.

Tigers purchased the contract of RHP Luke Putkonen from Triple-A Toledo.

Putkonen has registered a 1.38 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 10/5 K/BB ratio in 13 innings this season at the Triple-A level. He'll function as a middle reliever for Detroit.