Fri 3/1/13 9:47 PM

Andy Dirks (intercostal strain) returned to the Tigers lineup on Friday, after missing almost a week of action. The issue wasn't believed to be serious, but the Tigers opted to play it safe, rather than risk further injury. While there have been rumblings that the Tigers could use a platoon situation in left field, Dirks should at a minimum start against most right-handers, and makes for an attractive flier as a fifth outfielder in deeper mixed leagues.