Matt Tuiasosopo was scratched from Thursday's lineup with a rib cage strain.

The Tigers are calling it mild, so he should be considered day-to-day. Andy Dirks replaced Tuiasosopo in left field.

Matt Tuiasosopo went 3-for-3 with an RBI before being removed for pinch-hitter Don Kelly in the ninth against the Astros.

Yes, that's just as screwed up as it sounds. Tuiasosopo only starts against lefties, but he entered the day 6-for-14 with two homers and two doubles against right-handed pitchers this year. Yet for some reason manager Jim Leyland thought a .213-hitting Don Kelly was a better option against Jose Veras in the ninth inning. Kelly grounded out, and the Tigers went on to lose.

Matt Tuiasosopo had his most productive day as a member of the Tigers, homering and driving home five runs as the Tigers thrashed the Braves 10-0 on Friday.

Tuiasosopo who entered spring training as a non-roster invitee, went 2-for-5 on the evening. His two-run single capped off a four-run third inning against starter Paul Maholm, and he added a three-run bomb off Anthony Varvaro in the fourth. He's certainly made the most of his limited playing time, hitting .318/.423/.500 with six RBI on the young season.

Tigers purchased the contract of INF/OF Matt Tuiasosopo from Triple-A Toledo.

A non-roster invite, Tuiasosopo made the Tigers by hitting .283 (17-for-60) with four home runs, six doubles and 10 RBI this spring. Strictly a utility player, continue to ignore him in all fantasy formats.

Matt Tuiasosopo is expected to make the Tigers' Opening Day roster.

Tuiasosopo, a non-roster invitee, is hitting .327 (16-for-49) with four home runs, six doubles and 10 RBI this spring. The 26-year-old function as a utility player and right-handed bat off the bench.

Matt Tuiasosopo went 2-for-4 and hit his second homer of the spring in the Tigers' 3-0 victory over the Cardinals.

Tuiasosopo was mostly written off for a couple of years ago, and if not for the World Baseball Classic taking several players away, one imagines he would have disappeared from Tigers camp without much of a trace. However, after an 0-for-13 start, he's suddenly gone 9-for-19 with four doubles and two homers since March 4. With the Tigers still in search of a right-handed bat for the bench, Tuiasosopo now has a legitimate chance of making the team.

Tigers signed INF-OF Matt Tuiasosopo to a minor league contract.

It's not clear if the deal includes a spring training invite. Tuiasosopo, 26, batted .242/.329/.361 with 12 homers, 57 RBI and a .690 OPS in 131 games this season with the Mets' Triple-A affiliate. He will likely serve as organizational depth for the Tigers in 2013.

Mets signed INF-OF Matt Tuiasosopo to a minor league contract.

It's not clear if he'll receive a spring training invite. Tuiasosopo has batted only .176/.234/.306 across 210 career plate appearances and hit just .226 with a .735 OPS in 116 games this past season at Triple-A Tacoma. He's turn only 26 in May, though, and was a decent prospect at one time. The odds are long that he'll win a roster spot.

Mariners released INF-OF Matt Tuiasosopo.

Tuiasosopo, 25, hit just .226 with a .735 OPS in 116 games this season at Triple-A Tacoma. Because of his young age, he should get a shot with another organization.

Mariners optioned 3B Matt Tuiasosopo to Triple-A Tacoma.

Tuiasosopo posted a terrible .173/.234/.307 batting line last year. He should be up later this season as a backup corner infielder.

Matt Tuiasosopo had a two-run homer and an RBI single against the Dodgers on Friday.

Tuiasosopo is trying to beat out Josh Wilson for a spot on Seattle's bench. He wasn't helping his case with a .273/.333/.394 line in 33 at-bats going into tonight. As often as he strikes out, he's going to have to show moree power if he wants to stick in the majors.

Matt Tuiasosopo has completed his rehab from elbow surgery.

It was only an arthroscopic cleanup and he will head into spring training at 100 percent health. Tuiasosopo posted a poor .173/.234/.307 batting line last year but could be carried as a backup corner infielder.

Matt Tuiasosopo is scheduled to have elbow surgery next week.

Tuiasosopo posted a disappointing .173/.234/.307 batting line, four homers and 11 RBI in 127 at-bats this season as a 24-year-old. The procedure is of the minor variety and he should be fine by next spring.

Matt Tuiasosopo was 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and a career-high four RBI in a 4-1 win over the Orioles on Tuesday night.

Interestingly enough, Tuiasosopo only started Tuesday's game because Ryan Langerhans had a headache. Mariners interim manager Daren Brown will be happy to call it dumb luck. Tuiasosopo drove in all four runs for the M's Tuesday night, breaking a scoreless tie with an RBI double in the fifth and providing some valuable insurance with a three-run homer in the top of the ninth. It was a career-night for Tuiasosopo, but he shouldn't be on your fantasy radar in any format.

Mariners recalled 3B Matt Tuiasosopo from Triple-A Tacoma.

He returns to a .167/.211/.241 line in 58 plate appearances over a pair of stints with the Mariners this year. He's starting at third base on Saturday.

Mariners optioned 3B Matt Tuiasosopo to Triple-A Tacoma.

He's hitting .167/.211/.241 in 58 plate appearances over a pair of stints with the Mariners this year.

Mariners recalled 3B Matt Tuiasosopo from Triple-A Tacoma.

He'll hold down a roster spot until Jack Wilson is ready to return. Tuiasosopo is 4-for-22 (.182) with one RBI with the big club this season.

Mariners optioned 3B Matt Tuiasosopo to Triple-A Tacoma.

Seattle's utilityman had contributed nothing offensively, posting a .364 OPS, and isn't much of a backup shortstop, anyway. A hot spring training bought him a month in the bigs, but the goodwill ran out.