Sat 10/12/13 10:57 AM

Tigers reassigned RHP Luke Putkonen to the minor leagues. Phil Coke, who has dealt with soreness in his flexor tendon since mid-September, was added to the Tigers' ALCS roster, taking Putkonen's spot. Coke won't be used in high-leverage situations initially. The 27-year-old Putkonen logged a 3.03 ERA over 30 relief appearances for Detroit in 2013.