Adam Wilk had a rough night against the Rangers on Thursday allowing three runs on ten hits in just four innings of work.

He struck out two and walked one in the game. This was Wilk's second start filling in for the injured Doug Fister, but with efforts like this he may not be long for the rotation. He'll attempt to improve on this effort when he takes on the Mariners next week.

Adam Wilk left Saturday's game after being hit by a foul ball while sitting in the Tigers' dugout between innings.

Collin Balester had to warm up in a hurry and enter the game. No word yet on where the ball hit Wilk or what type of injury he has sustained. He allowed two runs over five innings before exiting.

Tigers recalled LHP Adam Wilk from Triple-A Toledo.

Wilk will make the start Saturday against the White Sox. The 24-year-old southpaw had a 3.24 ERA and 76/14 K/BB ratio over 102 innings at the Triple-A level last year, but isn't a recommended option in fantasy leagues.

Adam Wilk will be recalled from Triple-A Toledo to start Saturday against the White Sox.

He'll take the place of Doug Fister (costochondral strain) in the rotation while Duane Below will remain in the bullpen. Wilk, 24, posted a 3.24 ERA and 76/14 K/BB ratio over 102 innings at the Triple-A level last season, but doesn't profile as more than a back-end starter in the long-term.

Chris Iott of M-Live.com considers Adam Wilk a darkhorse for the Tigers' fifth rotation spot this season.

The Tigers are looking for a replacement for Brad Penny and manager Leyland prefers pitchers who can throw strikes. Wilk posted a 3.24 ERA and 76/14 K/BB ratio over 102 innings at Triple-A Toledo last season. Other candidates for the job include Jacob Turner, Duane Below, Drew Smyly, and Andy Oliver.

Tigers optioned LHP Adam Wilk to Triple-A Toledo.

He was sent out to make room for Charlie Furbush in the bullpen. Wilk, 23, has a 5.40 ERA and 10/3 K/BB ratio over 13 1/3 innings in three brief stints with the Tigers this season.

Tigers recalled LHP Adam Wilk from Triple-A Toledo.

It's the third time he's been up this season, as he was sent down last time after giving up seven runs in seven July innings. He'll give the Tigers another lefty in the bullpen.

Tigers optioned LHP Adam Wilk to Triple-A Toledo.

Wilk has posted a 5.91 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 10 2/3 innings across two stints with the Tigers this season. Detroit has called up Ryan Perry to take Wilk's spot.

Tigers recalled LHP Adam Wilk from Triple-A Toledo.

Wilk tossed 3 2/3 scoreless innings of relief in his lone appearance with the Tigers earlier this season. He'll give the bullpen some left-handed depth while David Purcey is on paternity leave.

Tigers purchased the contract of LHP Adam Wilk from Triple-A Toledo.

Wilk, 23, has registered a 3.86 ERA and 32/5 K/BB ratio in 49 innings this season as a starter for Triple-A Toledo. The Tigers can use him in a variety of ways.