Torii Hunter went 4-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a steal in the Tigers' 12-6 defeat of the Nationals on Friday. Hunter figured to be dropped to the middle of the Tigers order after the Prince Fielder-for-Ian Kinsler trade, but he's back batting second this spring, with Austin Jackson instead hitting fifth and sixth. It's good news for his fantasy value, at least for the short term.

Torii Hunter reiterated Monday that he will play in Game 3 of the ALCS on Tuesday in Detroit. Hunter had the wind knocked out of him Sunday when he flipped over the right-field fence at Fenway Park while trying to track down David Ortiz's game-tying grand slam. He acknowledged to reporters Monday that he has "aches all over" but also insisted that he won't miss a game. The best-of-seven Championship Series is tied 1-1.

Torri Hunter had the wind knocked out of him, and had blood on the back of his head after crashing into and over the wall trying to catch David Ortiz's grand slam Sunday, but insists he's fine and will play in Game 3 of the ALCS on Tuesday. Hunter went back on the ball, then flipped over the fence as his lower back hit the top of the wall. He remained in the game to take his final at-bat in the ninth inning. Despite the bumps and bruises, expect the veteran outfielder to suit up on Tuesday.

Torii Hunter expects to play beyond 2015. When Hunter signed a two-year, $26 million contract with the Tigers last offseason, there was some thought in his mind that it could carry him into retirement, but the 38-year-old is now confident that it will not be his final contract in the majors. "No, it won't be. It won't be," said Hunter. "I want to play past that contract." Hunter continued to defy father time this year by hitting .304/.334/.465 with 17 home runs and 84 RBI in 144 games.

X-rays came back negative on Torii Hunter's left shoulder. Hunter jammed his shoulder on the first play of the game on Monday, but it's not a major concern. He expects to be in the lineup for Game 4 of the ALDS.

Torii Hunter is out of the Tigers' lineup Friday against the Marlins. The Tigers are merely preparing for the postseason at this point, so Hunter will take a breather. Andy Dirks will play right field Friday while Jhonny Peralta starts in left.

Torii Hunter went 3-for-6 with a couple of doubles Monday against the Twins to push his average back up to .300. It was a nice game offensively. Defensively, he airmailed a throw home in the 11th, giving the Twins the victory on what looked like a good chance to get the baserunner. Hunter is 10-for-22 with a homer and six RBI in his last five games.

Torii Hunter went 4-for-5 with a double and three RBI on Friday, leading the Tigers in a 12-5 rout of the White Sox. Hunter also walked and scored a pair of runs in the ballgame. The 38-year-old outfielder continues to shine, slashing .299/.332/.461 with 17 homers, 88 runs scored, 81 RBI and three stolen bases through 138 games in his first season in Motown.

Torii Hunter is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Mariners. It sounds like he's just getting the day off. Kelly will make the start in right field. Meanwhile, Matt Tuiasosopo will start in place of Andy Dirks in left.

Torii Hunter led the Tigers to a dramatic 7-6 win over the Athletics on Thursday with a walk-off three-run homer off Grant Balfour in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Tigers were trailing 6-1 at one point, but they scored two in the sixth inning and four in the ninth to win it and avoid a four-game sweep. Hunter has homered in back-to-back games and is batting .308/.343/.480 with 16 home runs and 70 RBI this season. He has been a perfect addition for AL Central-leading Detroit.