Dotel gets final out for first save: Tigers reliever Octavio Dotel recorded an interesting save on Tuesday afternoon at Chicago. Dotel relieved injured Jose Valverde with two on and two outs in the ninth inning with a 10-6 lead. Dotel allowed a base hit to score the two inherited runs, but was settled by the team's pitching coach and got the final out for his first save. (Updated 05/15/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Dotel didn't make things easy on himself as he allowed the two inherited runners to score followed by Dayan Viciedo barely missing a game-ending home run for the final out. Still, he earned his first save and could see some chances going forward if Valverde has to miss any time. Joaquin Benoit should get first crack, however. Dotel remains mostly a low-end Fantasy option at this point. (Updated 05/15/2012).
05/15/2012 18:15 Tigers win with 8-run sixth inning
Miguel Cabrera, Ryan Raburn and Austin Jackson homered during an eight-run rally in the sixth inning Tuesday and the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 10-8.
05/15/2012 17:58 Jose Valverde leaves game with tightness in lower back
One out away from picking up the save against the White Sox on Tuesday, Tigers closer Jose Valverde was forced to leave the game with back discomfort.
05/04/2012 22:12 Tigers' Peralta wins it with two-run HR
Jhonny Peralta's two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.
05/02/2012 12:07 Fantasy Relief: Position of attrition
What a first month for closers. Injuries and blown saves were the norm in April, causing many Fantasy headaches. Our Michael Hurcomb touches on the hot button topics at the position in his latest Fantasy Relief.
The Tigers acquired Octavio Dotel to join a bullpen for a Detroit team expected to be favorites to win the World Series in 2012 after acquiring Prince Fielder. Dotel is no stranger topitching in big spots in the postseason as he went2-1 over 12 appearances and 11 1/3 innings to helpSt. Louis win the World Series last season. The 38-year-old went 5-4 with a 3.50 ERA over 65 appearances overall last year between the Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays. He's entering his 14th season and is expected to be a late-inning reliever for the Tigers. He won't overtake JoseValverde for closer duties, however, and onlycarries Fantasy value in AL-only leagues that careabout setup men. (Updated 2/7/12)
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