With Jose Valverde absent, Ryan Perry pitched a hitless ninth inning Thursday against the White Sox for his second save.

No word yet on what was up with Valverde. MLB.com's Jason Beck tweeted that manager Jim Leyland said before the game that he wasn't sure about Valverde's availability, but we don't have any further details yet. Perry got the job done in his place and now has a 2.70 ERA in 26 2/3 innings since the All-Star break.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland wants to see more "urgency" from reliever Ryan Perry.

Leyland was very pleased with how Perry threw the ball Friday, but he said he must be more consistent. "He has one of the best bullpen arms in the American League," Leyland said. "All the equipment is there. It's just a matter of being consistent with it. But (Friday) was very encouraging. Now he has to bottle it. We're tremendously high on him. And I know it's there, but it's my job to get it out of him." Perry certainly has closer ability, but he's yet to put it all together over long stretches.

Tigers activated RHP Ryan Perry from the 15-day disabled list.

Perry, who had been out with a biceps ailment, held a 5.82 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 24 appearances earlier this year with the Tigers. The young flamethrower needs to get his walks under control before he can reach his ceiling.

Ryan Perry (biceps) gave up an unearned run over 1 2/3 innings in his second minor league rehab appearance with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday night.

It wasn't good. Perry threw just 16 of 36 pitches for strikes and issued two walks. The Tigers hoped he could return after just two appearances, but he may need more work after Tuesday's poor showing.

Ryan Perry (biceps) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Perry was cleared after throwing a second mound session on Thursday. He's scheduled to toss one inning Saturday night and two innings on Monday before being re-evaluated. It should be a relatively short stint with the club. Perry compiled a 5.82 ERA over his first 24 appearances before going on the disabled list with right biceps tendinitis earlier this month.

Ryan Perry (biceps) is likely headed for a minor league rehab assignment after throwing a successful side session on Tuesday afternoon.

"We'll see where he stands and decide whether to send him out," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Tuesday. "He had no pain the other day, throwing with full extension, so I assume he'll be going out shortly." Perry tallied a 5.82 ERA and 1.57 WHIP over 24 relief appearances before going on the DL with right biceps tendinitis two weeks ago.

Ryan Perry (biceps) threw a few side sessions this weekend and expects to return from the disabled list later this week.

The youngster has been sidelined since June 7 with tendinitis in his biceps. "It sucks to be down," Perry said Sunday. "I want to be in the bullpen cheering with the guys when we hit a home run and take the lead. That's what's fun about this game, and it just sucks having to sit in here." He had a 5.82 ERA, a 1.57 WHIP and an 18/12 K/BB ratio at the time of his disabling.

Tigers placed RHP Ryan Perry on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 7, with right shoulder bicipital tendinitis.

Perry had allowed nine earned runs in his last three innings, and now we know that he was pitching hurt. The Tigers haven't commented as to the severity of the injury, but they will hope that the rest helps his confidence. Enrique Gonzalez will be recalled from the minors on Thursday.

Ryan Perry notched his first major league save in a 4-2 win over the Indians on Saturday afternoon.

Perry pitched the final 1 1/3 innings to secure the win. Jose Valverde, Phil Coke and Joel Zumaya were unavailable to pitch.