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Putkonen Joins Tigers Bullpen

RHP Luke Putkonen had his contract purchased Thursday from Class AAA Toledo, and he reported in time to be available to pitch, though he wasn't used. Putkonen, 26, had a 1-0 record and a 1.38 ERA in six relief appearances for the Mud Hens. The 6-foot-6 Putkonen, a third-round pick out of North Carolina in the 2007 draft, had allowed nine hits and five walks during his 13 innings, in which he had struck out 10. "He gives us another power arm in our bullpen," GM Dave Dombrowski said. Putkonen battled arm problems early in his pro career but had been a regular starter until the Tigers shifted him to the bullpen this year. "He looked good in spring training," manager Jim Leyland said.

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