Octavio Dotel Rumors & News

Jason Beck reported Octavio Dotel has received a second opinion on his elbow issue from noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. The good news is there's no news. As originally suspected there is no structural damage to Dotel's elbow, despite ongoing discomfort. The bad news is the prescription given was more rest. Dotel won't throw for six days, and there is no timetable set for his return. Dotel was placed on the 15-Day disabled list on April 23, retroactive to April 20, with right elbow inflammation. Dotel wasn't activated when eligible (May 4) being his recovery had been slow ...

Octavio Dotel flew to Birmingham, Ala. and met with renowned orthopedic specialist Dr. James Andrews, who confirmed no structural or ligament damage to his throwing elbow. Detroit Tigers right-hander Octavio Dotel throws a side session prior to throwing his first live batting practice session this past spring at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla.James Schmehl | MLive Media Group  DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers reliever Octavio Dotel decided to get a second opinion on his right elbow Friday after growing concerned following a bullpen session earlier this ...

Dotel will need to go out on a rehabilitation assignment at some point before returning to pitch for the Tigers, according to Jim Leyland. Octavio Dotel is eligible to come off the disabled list Sunday, but he won't be ready to pitch for the Detroit Tigers at that point.AP File Photo HOUSTON -- Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Octavio Dotel is eligible to return from the disabled list Sunday. But he won't. Dotel will need to go out on a rehabilitation assignment at some point before returning to pitch for the Tigers, manager Jim Leyland said Friday afternoon....

Bruce Rondon was added to the Tigers roster yesterday, replacing Octavio Dotel, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with elbow soreness. You know a little bit about Rondon and what we can expect from him. Then, Jose Valverde was added to the roster, replacing Duane Below, who was recently designated for assignment. Leyland said yesterday that he will use Valverde in a save situation. The veteran gets the first shot at the job. Will he hold it? What if Rondon is lights out? Let us know what you think. Poll Who will be the closer on June 1? Jose...

As I'm sure you all have heard by now, Bruce Rondon is coming up to the big club. He's replacing Octavio Dotel, who has been put on the 15-day disabled list with elbow trouble. Now that the Rondon era is upon us, what can we reasonably expect from the big right-hander? Take a minute to refresh yourself with Rondon's scouting report, written by our very own large-man aficionado, Brian Sakowski. To recap, Rondon throws really, really fast. Like, 80-grade fastball, 100-miles-per-hour all-the-time fast. Remember the turtles from the Comcast commercials? He's their worst nightmare. His fast...

The Tigers have made their first roster move of the regular season today, recalling 22-year-old Bruce Rondon from Triple-A Toledo. Octavio Dotel, who has been battling elbow soreness and inflammation, has been put on the disabled list retroactive to April 20th. Detroit News reporter Lynn Henning was the first to break the news. Tigers have just recalled brice rondon ... Dotel on DL. — Lynn G. Henning (@Lynn_Henning) April 23, 2013 After a rough spring in which Rondon was 2-1 with a 5.84 ERA and 1.74 WHIP, he has settled down nicely in Toledo. In seven appearances, Rondon has yet to a...

Rondon has not allowed a run in seven appearances for Triple-A Toledo this season. He has struck out nine in 7 2/3 innings of work. Bruce Rondon will join the Detroit Tigers today after being recalled from Triple-A Toledo.AP File Photo Bruce Rondon will join the Detroit Tigers today when they open their three-game series against the Kansas City Royals. The Tigers announced this afternoon that they have recalled Rondon and placed Octavio Dotel on the disabled list. Rondon entered spring training as the leading candidate to be the closer for the Tigers to st...

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Octavio Dotel (20) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game Friday, April 19, 2013, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)