LHP Blaine Hardy got Eric Hosmer to ground out to end the game Monday, but on Tuesday he reported to Triple-A Toledo. Hardy was optioned to make roster space for LHP Matthew Boyd, who was recalled from the Mud Hens to start Tuesday against the Royals. Hardy is 1-0 with a 6.05 ERA in 23 relief appearances in three stints this season with Detroit.

LHP Blaine Hardy was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. He'll give manager Brad Ausmus another left-handed option out of the bullpen for the weekend series in Cleveland. Hardy has bounced back and forth between Toledo and Detroit this season. He's made 20 relief appearances with the Tigers, the most recent on June 6, and is 1-0 with a 4.15 ERA.

LHP Blaine Hardy was optioned to Triple-A Toledo when RHP Buck Farmer was promoted, leaving the Tigers with a seven-man bullpen. Hardy was 1-0 with a 4.15 ERA in 17 1/3 innings pitched this season with the Tigers. The demotion is not a sign of disappointment in Hardy, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Once Justin Wilson became the closer, Hardy had taken on a bigger role, helping bridge the gap to the ninth inning against left-handed hitters.

LHP Blaine Hardy was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after Tuesday's game. He gave up a run in two-thirds of an inning in the 5-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. It's not expected to be a long stint for Hardy, who is 1-0 with a 4.15 ERA in 20 games. He has appeared in four games with the Mud Hens this season.

LHP Blaine Hardy was recalled from Triple-A Toledo after Thursday's game and will join the Tigers bullpen. He pitched in one game earlier this season and was 3-0 at Toledo with a 1.23 ERA in relief work there.

LHP Blaine Hardy was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Hardy warmed up but didn't get into the game. He had worked a scoreless inning Thursday in Chicago against the White Sox. He was brought up at mid-week while LHP Kyle Ryan was on paternity leave.

LHP Blaine Hardy will fill the roster spot with LHP Kyle Ryan going on paternity leave. Ryan's wife was due to give birth Wednesday.

LHP Blaine Hardy worked a career high 3 1/3 innings Thursday, relieving starting RHP MIke Pelfry with two out in the first. Hardy has a nice curveball which makes his fastball that much better when he uses it a lot. Hardy didn't allow a run, giving up two hits with a walk and a strikeout.

LHP Blaine Hardy was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. The team was looking for a fresh bulllpen arm and Hardy gives it a third left-handed option. Hardy has bounced back and forth between Detroit and Toledo all season. This is his fourth stint with the Tigers. He's made 15 appearances with the Tigers and 32 with the Mud Hens.

LHP Blaine Hardy was recalled from Triple-A Toledo.

LHP Blaine Hardy was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. In 15 appearances for Detroit this year, he has no decisions and a 4.96 ERA.

LHP Blaine Hardy pitched three scoreless innings Tuesday night to keep the Tigers in the game in extra innings. Hardy came on in the ninth inning of a 4-4 tie and allowed two hits over three innings without giving up the game-winning run.

LHP Blaine Hardy came up to Detroit from the minors for the third time this season Friday, having done a good job with Triple-A Toledo and because the Tigers needed a fresh left-hander for the New York Mets. "I know he's been pitching well from reports that I get on a daily basis," manager Brad Ausmus said. "He needs to do it here. It's one thing to pitch like that in Toledo. We need people to pitch like that here."

LHP Blaine Hardy was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after the 16-5 loss to the Royals on Saturday. He had a 5.84 ERA in 13 relief appearances. Hardy gave up a double to 1B Eric Hosmer to lead off the seventh inning, the only batter he faced Saturday.

LHP Blaine Hardy was recalled from Triple-A Toledo after Thursday's game. The situational left-hander has appeared in six games with the Tigers this season and has a 2.45 ERA with five strikeouts in 7 1/3 innings. Hardy was one of the team's most reliable reliever last season, appearing in 70 games with a 3.08 ERA and 13 holds. He will join Justin Wilson as the only two left-handers in the bullpen.

LHP Blaine Hardy was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. Hardy, who missed the start of the season due to a left shoulder impingement, had no decisions and a 2.45 ERA in six relief appearances for Detroit this year.

LHP Blaine Hardy was activated from the 15-day disabled list after being sidelined with a left shoulder impingement. He struck out nine in 4 2/3 innings while on a minor league rehab assignment with Toledo and Lakeland. The addition of Hardy gives manager Brad Ausmus three left-handed relievers. The others are Justin Wilson and Kyle Ryan. Hardy, however, gave up the crucial hit in the 8-6 loss to the Royals, a three-run homer to Salvador Perez.

LHP Blaine Hardy (shoulder) was activated from the DL on Tuesday and RHP Logan Kensing was designated for assignment.

LHP Blaine Hardy, who missed the start of the season due to a left shoulder impingement, was activated from the disabled list Monday. Hardy allowed two runs in 4 2/3 innings during four minor league rehab outings.

LHP Blaine Hardy took a significant step forward in his injury rehab on Friday night by working consecutive games. After pitching a scoreless inning with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, Hardy recorded two outs for the Mud Hens Friday night, with a walk and a strikeout. Hardy has been on the 15-day disabled list since March 25 with a left shoulder impingement.