Al Alburquerque Injury Update

Detroit Tigers' Jim Leyland being careful with Jose Valverde, Al Alburquerque as bullpen continues to round into shape

Leyland: "Alburquerque came off surgery here not too long ago and Valverde hasn't had a spring training. So I'm not going to do stupid stuff. I'm not going to do it. I'm not going to get greedy on April 29 or whatever it is. I'm not going to do that." DETROIT -- Jose Valverde has helped the Detroit Tigers bullpen round into shape a bit. But it is not entirely settled just yet. Tigers manager Jim Leyland discussed the bullpen at length Monday afternoon prior to the start of his team's three-game series against the Minnesota Twins. J... Grand Rapids Press

Detroit Tigers' Andy Dirks, Al Alburquerque, Phil Coke all battling cold weather-driven injuries

Aside from a nine-game road trip to the West Coast, the Tigers have played in arguably their coldest weather conditions this past decade. And it's resulted in a handful of injuries. Detroit Tigers pitcher Phil Coke throws against the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning in Detroit on Thursday.AP Photo  DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have braved miserable and dreary conditions for the better part of April and it's finally started to take a toll. Tigers outfielder Andy Dirks didn't play Thursday due to a bothersome right knee that has flared up the ... Grand Rapids Press

Al Alburquerque gives Detroit Tigers injury scare after experiencing tightness in right hip

Al Alburquerque said "felt something pinching me in the groin" on his right side, but didn't expect it to be a "serious" problem. Al Alburquerque of the Detroit Tigers delivers a pitch in the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals. The Tigers won, 7-5. He drew a walk during this at bat.Ken Stevens | MLive.com/The Muskegon Chronicle  DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland had a sneaking suspicion something might be wrong with right-hander Al Alburquerque on Wednesday night. So he and Tigers head athletic trainer Kevin Rand made a trip to... Grand Rapids Press

Detroit Tigers Gameday: Victor Martinez returns to lineup; Justin Verlander battles Toronto's Brandon Morrow

As expected, Victor Martinez returns to the Tigers' lineup today, tabbed as the designated hitter and batting third. The injury speculation can officially be put to bed. GAME INFORMATION Who: Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers. Where: Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. First pitch: 1:05 p.m. Television: None. Radio: WXYT 1270-AM and the Detroit Tigers radio network. Twitter: Follow James Schmehl and Chris Iott. PROBABLE PITCHERS Tigers: Justin Verlander, Casey Crosby, Al Alburquerque, Phil Coke, Darin Downs and Luis Marte. Blue Jays... Grand Rapids Press