Don Kelly had a tough day at the office in a losing effort against the Twins on Friday, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout.

The Tigers were unable to generate any type of offense against Kyle Gibson and the Twins bullpen on this particular evening. The super-utility man is now hitting just .244/.322/.295 on the season.

Don Kelly (hamstring) said Tuesday that he's "getting better" and expects to be ready to go for Opening Day.

Kelly has been nursing some hamstring soreness in camp. Barring a setback, he'll be fine to serve in a utility role again on Opening Day.

Don Kelly hit a two-run homer to score the Tigers' only runs Tuesday against the Blue Jays.

Here's a scary thought: Kelly could be the Tigers' primary left fielder against right-handed pitchers to begin the year. He's batting .421 in 19 at-bats this spring, but, of course, he's a lifetime .229/.290/.344 hitter in 907 major league at-bats.

Tigers and OF Don Kelly avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1 million contract.

It's a $100,000 raise for Kelly, who earned a $900,000 salary in 2013 -- his first year of arbitration-eligibility. He's a .229/.290/.344 career hitter in the major leagues, but the Tigers like his defensive versatility and didn't want to lose the 33-year-old to the free agent market. He'll serve as a utilityman for Detroit again in 2014.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland said he's "going to sleep on" the possibility of playing Don Kelly in center field Wednesday in Game 4.

Austin Jackson is hitting only .091/.143/.121 with 18 strikeouts over 33 at-bats so far this postseason, so Leyland is considering giving him a breather. Of course, Kelly is a career .229/.290/.344 hitter and a downgrade defensively, so he's far from a safe bet to be an improvement.

Don Kelly will start in left field and bat eighth for the Tigers in Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Saturday.

Andy Dirks started in left in Game 1 and Jhonny Peralta is still expected to see some time there this postseason, but it's Kelly who gets the call in Game 2. The rest of the lineup is exactly the same as in Game 1, with Austin Jackson, Torii Hunter, Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder, Victor Martinez, Alex Avila, Omar Infante, Kelly and Jose Iglesias squaring off against Athletics starter Sonny Gray.

Don Kelly went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI against the Indians on Tuesday.

Kelly capped a five-run fifth inning with a three-run home run, his fifth homer of the season. Kelly is a part-time player, having started just once before Tuesday's game since July 28, so he can continue to be ignored for fantasy purposes. He's batting .246 on the year.

Don Kelly launched a three-run homer in Sunday's win over the Indians.

The blast broke a 1-1 tie in the sixth inning and proved to be the winning runs. Kelly also drew a couple walks on the day. Despite the nice day, with Austin Jackson due back later this week, Kelly's playing time is about to disappear.

Don Kelly belted a two-run homer on Friday, providing more than enough support for Anibal Sanchez and helping to lead the Tigers to a 6-0 victory over the Twins.

The third inning blast off Samuel Deduno was his only hit in four trips to the plate on the night. Through his first 66 at-bats on the season, he's hitting a paltry .197/.274/.348 with a pair of homers and six RBI. He shouldn't be owned anywhere but the very deepest of AL-only leagues.

Don Kelly singled in the go-ahead run in the top of the 14th as the Tigers beat the Astros 7-3 on Thursday.

Kelly, who had entered the game as a pinch-runner for Victor Martinez, got to hit with the bases loaded in the 14th after both Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder were intentionally walked to get to him. His grounder, which came on Dallas Keuchel's 78th pitch in relief, went through the right side of the infield, giving him his first RBI of the year. Marquis Tuiasosopo followed with a two-run double, and Jhonny Peralta capped the inning with a sac fly.

Tigers purchased the contract of OF Don Kelly from Triple-A Toledo.

Kelly will take the Opening Day roster spot of Quintin Berry, who was optioned to the minors earlier this week. The 32-year-old batted just .186/.276/.248 with one home run and a .523 OPS in 127 plate appearances in 2012, but will open the season in a bench role with the Tigers.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland indicated Wednesday that Don Kelly will make the Opening Day roster.

The Tigers sent Quintin Berry to the minors on Wednesday, so Kelly ultimately beat out Danny Worth for the final bench spot. The 33-year-old has enjoyed a really solid spring, but with a .232/.283/.344 batting line in the majors, it's amazing how he continues to get chances.

Don Kelly went 4-for-4 with a homer and two doubles against the Braves on Tuesday.

The Tigers should really know better by now; Kelly isn't worth the roster spot no matter how well he plays in spring training. And in their defense, it doesn't sound like they're going to carry him. An NL team might take him on for his versatility, even though he's not as capable of playing the infield as he once was.

Don Kelly (wrist) is listed on the travel squad for Thursday's game against the Braves.

Kelly hasn't played since injuring his left wrist on a slide last Saturday. He had the wrist taped up before batting practice Wednesday, but it sounds like he's ready to return to action. Kelly is competing for a bench job this spring.

Tigers signed INF/OF Don Kelly to a minor league contract with a spring training invite.

Kelly became a free agent in October after he was outrighted off the Tigers' 40-man roster and refused a minor league assignment, but he has returned to the organization. The 32-year-old batted just .186/.276/.248 with one home run and a .523 OPS in 127 plate appearances last season. He'll have to have a big spring to win a spot on the Opening Day roster.

Tigers sent INF/OF Don Kelly outright to Triple-A Toledo.

Kelly is expected to opt for free agency. The 32-year-old batted just .186/.276/.248 with one home run, seven RBI and a .523 OPS in 127 plate appearances with the Tigers this season.

Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday that Don Kelly will be removed from the club's 40-man roster within the next few days.

Kelly, 32, batted just .186/.276/.248 with one home run, seven RBI and a .523 OPS in 127 plate appearances this season and is arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter. The Tigers are interested in bringing him to spring training if he isn't picked up by another team.

Tigers purchased the contract of INF/OF Don Kelly from Triple-A Toledo.

Tigers sent INF/OF Don Kelly outright to Triple-A Toledo.

Kelly was waived earlier this week and will accept a minor league assignment. He was batting just .175/.267/.243 in 64 games with the Tigers.

Tigers designated INF-OF Don Kelly for assignment.

Manager Jim Leyland likes Kelly's versatility, but this is the right move after he batted just .175/.267/.243 over 64 games this season. Kelly stands a good chance at clearing waivers.