Andy Dirks (Achilles) will not be ready for activation from the disabled list Friday as originally hoped.

"I don't know when I'm getting Dirks back," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. The Tigers had hoped that Dirks could begin a rehab assignment sometime during their road trip, which ends Thursday. That won't happen, though, and it not clear when Dirks will be cleared to resume playing.

The Tigers are expected to place Andy Dirks (Achilles) on the 15-day disabled list.

Dirks underwent an MRI to his right Achilles on Friday, but the results have not yet been released. Matt Young has been called up from Triple-A Toledo, though the club has yet to announce a corresponding move. If the Tigers opt to keep Dirks active, they could designate Don Kelly for assignment.

Andy Dirks (Achilles) is out of the Tigers' lineup for the third straight day Friday.

Dirks has a right Achilles injury which apparently isn't getting any better, but the Tigers aren't considering a DL-stint at the moment. Delmon Young is starting in left field Friday while Gerald Laird serves as the DH.

Andy Dirks' right Achilles injury felt worse Thursday than it did on Wednesday.

For what it's worth, Tom Gage of the Detroit News reports that the Tigers are "sounding somewhat concerned." Dirks has missed back-to-back games and we wouldn't expect to see him in the lineup Friday, either.

Andy Dirks (Achilles) is out of the Tigers' lineup for the second straight day Thursday.

Dirks is dealing with soreness in his Achilles and is considered day-to-day. Don Kelly will make the start in left field Thursday against the Red Sox.

Andy Dirks went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in a win over the Twins on Saturday.

Dirks' two-run double was part of a four-run fifth inning off starter Carl Pavano. The 25-year-old outfielder has cooled down a bit recently, but he's still hitting .322/.375/.525 with a .900 OPS and 22 runs scored in 33 games. Life is pretty good hitting No. 2 in front of Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder.

Andy Dirks went 4-for-4 and hit his third homer Thursday as the Tigers topped the A's 10-6.

Dirks, who missed Wednesday's game with a sore hamstring, came out for a pinch-runner in this one, though it didn't appear as though he aggravated anything. He's now hitting .383 for the season.

Andy Dirks (hamstring) is back in the Tigers' starting lineup Thursday against the Athletics.

Dirks sat out Wednesday's game with a sore left hamstring, which has been a lingering issue for him this season. The 26-year-old currently has a streak of four straight multi-hit games.

Andy Dirks is not in Wednesday's lineup due to a sore left hamstring.

It's an ailment he's been dealing with off and on since mid-April. Dirks has been hot at the plate lately, though, so unless he has a setback, it doesn't appear to be something that will force him to the DL.

Andy Dirks drove in three runs with a double and a single Tuesday against the Mariners.

Dirks has collected two hits in four games in a row, raising his average to .339. He's turning into a fixture against right-handers for the Tigers.

Andy Dirks returned to action on Wednesday May 2.

Andy Dirks left Tuesday's game after apparently aggravating his left hamstring.

Dirks missed a week of action last month with the ailment. We'll update his status when more is known. Brad Eldred pinch-ran for him.

Andy Dirks connected on a three-run homer in the first inning, which was enough to lead the Tigers to a 7-5 victory over the Yankees in New York on Saturday.

Dirks, getting the start in left field in place of Delmon Young, finished the game 1-for-4. He also made several nice defensive plays to support Drew Smyly in the game. He's off to a strong start to the season, hitting .290 (9-for-31) with five RBI. When he's receiving consistent playing time, he can be a valuable asset as a fourth or fifth outfielder in deeper mixed leagues.

Andy Dirks returned to action on Thursday April 26.

Andy Dirks (hamstring) is expected to return to the Tigers' starting lineup on Thursday.

"Dirks is ready to go," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Wednesday night. "He'll probably play tomorrow." The 26-year-old is batting .304/.333/.435 with two RBI through his first 23 at-bats this season.

Andy Dirks (hamstring) took batting practice Friday.

Dirks hasn't played since tweaking his hamstring during Tuesday's game. It's not clear if he'll be available Friday night, but it's certainly a good sign that he was able to take BP.

Andy Dirks (hamstring) hopes to progress to on-field work by Friday.

Dirks tweaked his left hamstring while rounding third base on Tuesday and is currently considered day-to-day. Barring any setbacks, he should be back in action at some point this weekend.

Andy Dirks had two hits and two RBI in a losing cause Wednesday versus the Cards.

Dirks has staked his claim to a job with a .405 average and nine RBI in 42 at-bats this spring. He should get plenty of starts against right-handers, making him a solid choice in AL-only leagues.

Andy Dirks went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Nationals.

The effort lifts his spring batting average to .333. While he won't wow anyone with power, Dirks could provide some value if he earns enough at-bats.

Andy Dirks will start in place of Delmon Young (oblique) in left field for Game 3 of the ALCS against the Rangers on Tuesday night.

Young was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to continued issues with his recent oblique injury. Dirks, a left-handed hitter, is 0-for-2 during the postseason and batted .251/.296/.406 with seven homers, 28 RBI and a .703 OPS over 235 plate appearances during the regular season.