Thomas insurance for Tigers: The Tigers have decided to send outfielder Clete Thomas to the instructional league as insurance just in case they have a need in their outfield going forward in the ALCS and beyond, reports CBSSports.com. The Tigers brought back Delmon Young when Magglio Ordonez got injured. Young is also dealing with an oblique injury and Thomas was one of the possible replacements named. (Updated 10/10/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Thomas has not played in the majors since 2009 and underwent microfracture surgery on his knee last June. Thomas hit .251 with 12 HRs and 20 steals over 400-plus plate appearances with Triple-A Toledo this season. Thomas has no Fantasy value at this time and is not a prospect for the Tigers. He doesn't have value heading into next season. (Updated 10/10/2011).