Putkonen (elbow) was released by the Tigers on Wednesday, MLive.com's James Schmehl reports.

Putkonen had been on Triple-A Toledo's disabled list after making just two appearances with the club following his late-April signing. It's not clear if he's still being bothered by the elbow issue or if the Tigers are simply releasing him to pursue another opportunity.

Putkonen was placed on the 15-day DL with elbow problems, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Putkonen has only managed two appearances this season, both with Triple-A Toledo, and has struggled mightily as he's allowed six runs over 1.2 innings. It's unclear exactly when he sustained the injury and there is currently no timetable available, though he's unlikely to make much of an impact with the big league club this season.

Putkonen was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

The right-hander cleared waivers after he was designated for assignment by the Tigers last week. Putkonen logged just two appearances with the big club in 2014, surrendering eight runs over 2.2 innings.

Putkonen has been designated for assignment, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Putkonen was sent down primarily to make room on the 40-man roster for Tom Gorzelanny after he signed with the club on Tuesday. Putkonen struggled mightily in Low-A, Triple-A, and the MLB last season with a 12.15 ERA in the minors and 27.00 ERA in the majors, so he'll likely need to show some improvement before getting another chance with the big league club.

Putkonen (elbow) has been recalled from his rehab assignment but remains on the DL, Matthew B. Mowery of the Oakland Press reports.

Putkonen struggled in three appearances with the club's Low-A West Michigan affiliate, giving up four runs on four hits, including a homer, while failing to record a strikeout over 2.2 innings. He'll effectively continue his rehabilitation now that he's rejoined the major league team, with the Tigers having no reason to rush him back.

Putkonen (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Low-A West Michigan on Thursday, James Schmehl of MLive.com reports.

With a couple clean performances with West Michigan, Putknonen could put himself on track for an activation on Sept. 1, when rosters expand. Even in Detroit's leaky bullpen, Petkonen isn't expected to see many high-leverage innings down the stretch.

Putkonen (elbow) is nearing a rehab assignment, MLive.com reports.

GM Dave Dombrowski admitted Friday that he was not expecting Putkonen to return this season, but he's now optimistic given the right-hander's recent progress. Putkonen, who has been on the DL since April 19, has been rehabbing at High-A Lakeland and may return to a middle-relief role by early-to-mid September.

Putkonen (elbow) threw a 30-pitch bullpen Wednesday and has been progressing well with High-A Lakeland, MLive's James Schmehl reports.

It's nice to hear he's progressing well, and although it's certainly possible he rejoins the Tigers' bullpen in September, he won't be of much fantasy use.

Tigers transferred RHP Luke Putkonen from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for the addition of Pat McCoy. Putkonen is out indefinitely after undergoing elbow surgery earlier this month.

Luke Putkonen underwent arthroscopic surgery Thursday to remove a posterior osteophyte from his right elbow.

Putkonen got two opinions last month that said he didn't need an operation, but he wound up having one as it turns out. He'll be re-evaluated after 6-8 weeks of rest and rehab before the Tigers determine a possible timetable for the right-hander.

A second opinion from Dr. James Andrews has confirmed that Luke Putkonen (elbow) does not need surgery.

"There's no talk of surgery," Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said. "Just treatment and rehab." Putkonen, who has been on the disabled list since mid-April with right elbow inflammation, was recently pulled off his rehab assignment due to renewed soreness. It's not clear how much longer he'll be sidelined.

Luke Putkonen (elbow) has been recalled from his rehab assignment and will visit Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday.

Well, that's never a good sign. Putkonen had appeared in three rehab games but is evidently still having issues with his pitching elbow. He went on the DL in mid-April with what was called elbow inflammation at the time. It sounds like the injury is worse than originally thought, but we'll just have to see what Dr. Andrews says.

Luke Putkonen (elbow) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Wednesday with Class A West Michigan.

Putkonen has been sidelined for two weeks with right elbow inflammation. The Tigers could send him to Triple-A once he's back to full health.

Luke Putkonen (elbow) threw a bullpen session Friday.

And he woke up Saturday with no issues. Putkonen is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Sunday and could be an option for the Tigers' bullpen in a week.

Tigers placed RHP Luke Putkonen on the 15-day disabled list with elbow inflammation.

The move creates roster space for J.D. Martinez, who was promoted from Triple-A Toledo. Putkonen, over 2 2/3 innings spanning two appearances, has allowed eight runs on two walks and six hits, including two home runs.

Tigers optioned RHP Luke Putkonen to Triple-A Toledo.

The Tigers needed to create room on the roster for OF J.D. Martinez, and Putkonen was the man to go. In 2 2/3 innings over two appearances, Putkonen allowed eight runs, allowing two walks and six hits, including two home runs.

Luke Putkonen retired all four Nationals he faced on Thursday and has yet to allow a run in 10 1/3 innings this spring.

He's allowed just three hits in his eight appearances. Putkonen looked like something of an underdog to win a spot in Detroit's revamped bullpen at the beginning of the spring, but it will be hard not to take him now.

Tigers reassigned RHP Luke Putkonen to the minor leagues.

Phil Coke, who has dealt with soreness in his flexor tendon since mid-September, was added to the Tigers' ALCS roster, taking Putkonen's spot. Coke won't be used in high-leverage situations initially. The 27-year-old Putkonen logged a 3.03 ERA over 30 relief appearances for Detroit in 2013.

Tigers recalled RHP Luke Putkonen from Triple-A Toledo.

The 27-year-old right-hander has a cool 2.78 ERA and 21/7 K/BB ratio in 22 2/3 innings this season with Detroit. Putkonen will pitch in a middle relief role.

Tigers optioned RHP Luke Putkonen to Triple-A Toledo.

Putkonen was just recalled on Wednesday and has 2.78 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 22 2/3 innings. He'll continue to serve as bullpen depth in the minors.