Thu 4/10/14 2:29 AM

In an uneven return from the disabled list, Josh Beckett surrendered five runs -- four earned -- on five hits over four innings in a no-decision loss to the Tigers on Wednesday. Injuries to his thumb and ankle forced Beckett to miss his first start. Los Angeles didn't anticipate getting him back so soon, but accelerated the timeline due to Clayton Kershaw's injury. A lowered pitch count was expected, and Beckett was yanked after 85 unimpressive offerings. He'll try for better next week in San Francisco.