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We’ve been tracking Dontrelle Willis’ rehab stint here at LestersLegends, and I’m glad to report that he will make his return to the Detroit Tigers’ rotation on Wednesday against the Twins.  Willis had spent time on the DL as he dealt with an anxiety disorder.

Here’s a look at how Willis fared is his four starts:

A+ Lakeland:  L, 7 IP, 4 Runs, 8 Hits, 0 Walks, 2 Ks, 5.14 ERA, 1.14 WHIP
AA Erie:  W, 6 IP, 2 Runs, 3 Hits, 3 Walks, 6 Ks, 3.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP
AAA Toledo:  ND, 5 IP, 3 Runs, 7 Hits, 2 Walks, 4 Ks, 5.40 ERA, 1.80 WHIP
AAA Toledo:  L, 7-2/3 IP, 2 Runs, 5 Hits, 4 Ks, 2.35 ERA, 1.17 WHIP

Jeremy Bonderman has been making progress for the Tigers in his rehab assignment as well.

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A-Rod went 1 for 5 with a Single and a Walk as he continues his rehab assignement.  He also slid for the first time on his surgically-repaired hip.  A-Rod said he felt good after the slide.  He is scheduled to play in one more game tomorrow before possibly rejoining the Yankees on Friday to face Baltimore.  For the full story, check out this ESPN.com article.

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Dontrelle Willis was back on the mound as well.  He pitched much better today.  The D-Train threw 7-2/3 Innings for Triple A- Toledo allowing two Runs on 5 Hits.  74 of his 118 pitches went for strikes, but he still managed to walk four batters.  He was on the losing end of a Pitchers’ Duel as Michael Bowden led Pawtucket to a 2-1 victory.  For the full story, check out the Mud Hens’ site.

Here’s a look at how Willis fared is his previous three starts:

A+ Lakeland:  L, 7 IP, 4 Runs, 8 Hits, 0 Walks, 2 Ks, 5.14 ERA, 1.14 WHIP
AA Erie:  W, 6 IP, 2 Runs, 3 Hits, 3 Walks, 6 Ks, 3.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP
AAA Toledo:  ND, 5 IP, 3 Runs, 7 Hits, 2 Walks, 4 Ks, 5.40 ERA, 1.80 WHIP

Dontrelle Willis who is dealing with an anxiety disorder made a Triple-A start for the Toledo Mudhens on Friday night.  He struggled a little with his control.  He got a no-decision, but was leading 5-3 when he left after five Innings.  Here’s his line:

5 IP, 3 Runs, 7 Hits, 2 Walks, 4 Ks

His ERA for the game was 5.40 and his WHIP was 1.80.  He also hit a batter and threw a Wild Pitch.

Here’s a look at how Willis fared is his previous two starts:

A+ Lakeland:  L, 7 IP, 4 Runs, 8 Hits, 0 Walks, 2 Ks, 5.14 ERA, 1.14 WHIP
AA Erie:  W, 6 IP, 2 Runs, 3 Hits, 3 Walks, 6 Ks, 3.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP

In other Tigers’ news Jeremy Bonderman’s rehab is going well according to mlive.com’s Steve Kornacki adding some zip on his fastball bringing it into the low 90′s.  His return is not imminent.  He has to continue to build his arm strength and then he’ll need to make some rehab starts.