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DETROIT - Following Saturday's game, the Detroit Tigers optioned RHP Buck Farmer to Triple A Toledo.
In five games with the Tigers this season, Farmer has a 2.16 ERA, ten strikeouts, and has given up six hits in 8.1 innings pitched.
The Tigers on Saturday also reinstated RHP Angel Nesbitt from the 15-day disabled list. He was optioned to Toledo. Prior to Monday game, the Tigers will recall OF Tyler Collins from Triple A Toledo.
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The Detroit Tigers on Wednesday activated RHP Francisco Rodriguez from family medical emergency list.
Rodriguez had been away from the team for an undisclosed "personal" matter since April 24.
To make room for Rodriguez on their roster, the Tigers optioned OF Tyler Collins to Triple-A Toledo.
Collins played in 10 total games and 20 plate appearances with the Tigers this season. He batted .100/.100/.150 with only two hits and a double.
