Tigers transferred LHP Brad Thomas from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

Thomas was sent outright to Triple-A Toledo earlier this month, but that transaction was voided. The 33-year-old southpaw is currently resting an elbow injury and may eventually need surgery.

Dr. James Andrews advised Brad Thomas (elbow) to rest for four weeks before a decision is made about surgery.

If surgery is required, Andrews will operate to remove a tiny spur and check on the cartilage. Thomas, 33, was originally placed on the disabled list in May with left elbow inflammation after posting a 9.00 ERA over 12 relief appearances. He was removed from the Tigers' 40-man roster earlier this month.

Tigers sent LHP Brad Thomas outright to Triple-A Toledo.

Thomas was pitching with Triple-A Toledo while rehabbing an elbow injury. He has 72 hours to accept or decline the minor league assignment.

Brad Thomas (elbow) resumed his rehab with Triple-A Toledo Friday, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks over 1/3 of an inning.

It's an awfully ugly line, so hopefully his elbow feels OK. Thomas appeared to be finished with his rehab last week before he felt renewed soreness in his elbow. He'll probably need at least a couple more appearances.

Brad Thomas (elbow) will resume his rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo soon.

The Tigers were ready to activate Thomas earlier this week, but his elbow tightened up on him and they sent him to get checked out. Tests revealed no structural damage, but they'll give him more time in the minors to make sure he's OK.

Brad Thomas is having his left elbow examined Wednesday by Tigers team physicians.

Thomas has been on a minor league rehab assignment for close to two weeks, but his injured left elbow is still giving him trouble and the Tigers want to be sure it's structurally sound before allowing the reliever to continue. He's expected to be shopped on the trade market next month.

Brad Thomas (elbow) struck out the side Monday in his latest minor league rehab appearance with Triple-A Toledo.

Thomas now has a 2.00 ERA and 10/4 K/BB ratio over nine innings with the Mud Hens. He's scheduled to pitch another inning Tuesday before being reevaluated. The 33-year-old left-hander has been been sidelined since May 11 with elbow inflammation.

Brad Thomas (elbow) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Thursday.

It will be his third since being placed on the disabled list with left elbow inflammation last month. If all goes well, Thomas will soon begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo. He had a 9.00 ERA and 7/6 K/BB ratio over his first 12 appearances before going down with the injury.

Brad Thomas (elbow) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo soon.

Thomas revealed that he suffered the elbow injury by sleeping on it funny, which caused fluid buildup. He should be ready in a week or so but isn't a guarantee to regain his roster spot with Charlie Furbush pitching well.

An MRI on Brad Thomas' left elbow showed no structural damage.

Thomas, who was fainlly placed on the disabled list over the weekend, was diagnosed with fluid buildup around the elbow. He'll likely be shut down for a few days before beginning a throwing program, which means he won't return from the disabled list when he's eligible Thursday.

Tigers placed LHP Brad Thomas on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 11, with left elbow inflammation.

The injury will knock him out, but Thomas could have just as well lost his roster spot due to performance, as he's posted a 9.00 ERA and 2.09 WHIP over 11 innings this season. It's not clear how long he might be out, but the fact the move was made retroactively suggests it won't be long.