May 24
Valverde left Tuesday's 10-8 win over the Chicago White Sox due to lower back stiffness.
Advice: It's unknown how much time Valverde is expected to miss.
May 23
RHP Jose Valverde was available to pitch Tuesday night had he been needed. Valverde hasn't pitched since May 15 after hurting his lower back trying to finish a game in Chicago. He threw in the bullpen Sunday, had Monday off and said Tuesday he was ready to go. Detroit lost, 5-3, at Cleveland and he wasn't needed. "I feel 100 percent," said Valverde, 34. "I was able to rest. It helped a lot." He is 2-1 with a 5.51 ERA and seven saves this season.
May 22
Valverde (back) is available to pitch Tuesday night, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Recommendation: After a five-game layoff, Valverde should be in line for a save situation should the Tigers generate one Monday night.
