2 Months Detroit Tigers Comment

Tigers optioned RHP Luis Marte to Triple-A Toledo.

Marte posted a promising 2.82 ERA and 19/9 K/BB ratio across 22 1/3 innings last summer for the Tigers. He should be given another shot at some point this season.

3 Months Detroit Tigers Comment

Tigers reliever Luis Marte recorded his second save of the spring with a perfect frame against the Nationals on Sunday.

Don't read much of anything into the two saves; he's getting to work the ninth because the Tigers' likelier closer possibilities are pitching earlier in games and thus facing better hitters. Marte is just trying to make the team, and for that to happen, he'll probably need Bruce Rondon to get sent down. He should have a shot, though; he's a better pitcher than Rondon right now.

8 Months Detroit Tigers Comment

Luis Marte will start Wednesday against the Royals.

Max Scherzer had already been scratched after tweaking his ankle during Tuesday's celebration. It will be a bullpen outing, as Marte has made just two starts over the last three years in the minors.

9 Months Detroit Tigers Comment

Tigers recalled RHP Luis Marte from Triple-A Toledo.

Marte will provide bullpen depth over the final month of the season. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 3.63 ERA and 14/7 K/BB ratio in 18 appearances (17 1/3 innings) this season.

10 Months Detroit Tigers Comment

Tigers recalled RHP Luis Marte from Triple-A Toledo.

Marte will serve as bullpen depth until the Tigers need their fifth starter Tuesday against the Angels. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 3.71 ERA in nine appearances (17 innings) with the Tigers.

12 Months Detroit Tigers Comment

Tigers activated RHP Luis Marte from the 15-day disabled list.

Marte had been slated to be part of the team's Opening Day bullpen before suffering a hamstring injury late in spring training. He's healthy now and will work in middle relief.

5/24/2012 Detroit Tigers Comment

Luis Marte (hamstring) could join the Tigers on Friday.

Marte has looked sharp in a couple of rehab appearances at Triple-A Toledo and could be of help to the Tigers' battered bullpen. He's been sidelined since the start of the season with a severe hamstring strain.

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