Jeremy Bonderman (thumb) threw breaking balls during a bullpen session Monday with no pain. Bonderman hasn't been available recently due to tendinitis and inflammation in his right thumb, but it appears that he's ready to go now. "Today I didn't feel it at all," Bonderman said Monday. "I'm happy with that."

Jeremy Bonderman is likely unavailable in the Tigers bullpen for Saturday's game against the Royals due to discomfort in his thumb. Bonderman's transition to the bullpen with the Tigers hasn't gone as well as they would've liked, as he's posted a 5.28 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 14/10 K/BB ratio over 15 1/3 innings. If he can't prove his health and improve the results in the final two weeks of the season, he's unlikely to be included on the postseason roster.

Tigers recalled RHP Jeremy Bonderman from Triple-A Toledo. Bonderman was just optioned on Saturday, but will be added as bullpen depth. He returns to a 4.27 ERA over 16 relief appearances this season.

Tigers optioned RHP Jeremy Bonderman to Triple-A Toledo. Bonderman has a 4.27 ERA over 16 relief appearances this season and will be back up next month. The Tigers also optioned Luke Putkonen, and recalled Phil Coke and Hernan Perez in corresponding moves.

Tigers recalled RHP Jeremy Bonderman from Triple-A Toledo. Bonderman was released by the Mariners last month and hasn't allowed a run over seven appearancs with the Tigers' Triple-A affiliate. The 30-year-old will provide bullpen depth as a long reliever.

Jeremy Bonderman is attempting to transition to being a relief pitcher. If the early results are any indication, he may just be onto something. Through his first five appearances with Triple-A Toledo, Bonderman is unscored upon, allowing just one hit in his five innings of work while striking out three. He should see time in the Tigers' bullpen at some point this season.

Tigers signed RHP Jeremy Bonderman to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Toledo. Bonderman, of course, spent the first eight years of his career with the Tigers. The veteran right-hander was cut loose by the Mariners last week after posting a 4.93 ERA in seven starts. He's obviously a shell of his former self but isn't a bad guy to have around for depth purposes.

Jeremy Bonderman has elected to become a free agent. Bonderman cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week, but he chose free agency over accepting a minor league assignment. The 30-year-old right-hander posted a 4.93 ERA in seven starts with the Mariners and should latch on elsewhere fairly quickly, though chances are he'll have to serve as minor league depth.

Mariners designated RHP Jeremy Bonderman for assignment. Bonderman was shelled for six earned runs over five innings Saturday in a loss to the Reds, falling to 1-3 on the season with a 4.93 ERA and 1.49 WHIP. The 30-year-old right-hander seems doubtful to draw much interest on waivers. Seattle will have to call up a new starter for Thursday and it certainly could be Erasmo Ramirez.

Jeremy Bonderman was hammered for six earned runs in five innings Saturday in a loss to the Reds. The right-hander has now been blown up in back-to-back starts. He has a 4.93 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 38 1/3 total innings this season and probably won't be able to turn things around next week when he faces the Red Sox.