Tigers purchased the contract of OF Don Kelly from Triple-A Toledo. Kelly will take the Opening Day roster spot of Quintin Berry, who was optioned to the minors earlier this week. The 32-year-old batted just .186/.276/.248 with one home run and a .523 OPS in 127 plate appearances in 2012, but will open the season in a bench role with the Tigers.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland indicated Wednesday that Don Kelly will make the Opening Day roster. The Tigers sent Quintin Berry to the minors on Wednesday, so Kelly ultimately beat out Danny Worth for the final bench spot. The 33-year-old has enjoyed a really solid spring, but with a .232/.283/.344 batting line in the majors, it's amazing how he continues to get chances.

Don Kelly went 4-for-4 with a homer and two doubles against the Braves on Tuesday. The Tigers should really know better by now; Kelly isn't worth the roster spot no matter how well he plays in spring training. And in their defense, it doesn't sound like they're going to carry him. An NL team might take him on for his versatility, even though he's not as capable of playing the infield as he once was.

Don Kelly (wrist) is listed on the travel squad for Thursday's game against the Braves. Kelly hasn't played since injuring his left wrist on a slide last Saturday. He had the wrist taped up before batting practice Wednesday, but it sounds like he's ready to return to action. Kelly is competing for a bench job this spring.

Tigers signed INF/OF Don Kelly to a minor league contract with a spring training invite. Kelly became a free agent in October after he was outrighted off the Tigers' 40-man roster and refused a minor league assignment, but he has returned to the organization. The 32-year-old batted just .186/.276/.248 with one home run and a .523 OPS in 127 plate appearances last season. He'll have to have a big spring to win a spot on the Opening Day roster.

Tigers sent INF/OF Don Kelly outright to Triple-A Toledo. Kelly is expected to opt for free agency. The 32-year-old batted just .186/.276/.248 with one home run, seven RBI and a .523 OPS in 127 plate appearances with the Tigers this season.

Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday that Don Kelly will be removed from the club's 40-man roster within the next few days. Kelly, 32, batted just .186/.276/.248 with one home run, seven RBI and a .523 OPS in 127 plate appearances this season and is arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter. The Tigers are interested in bringing him to spring training if he isn't picked up by another team.

Tigers purchased the contract of INF/OF Don Kelly from Triple-A Toledo.

Tigers sent INF/OF Don Kelly outright to Triple-A Toledo. Kelly was waived earlier this week and will accept a minor league assignment. He was batting just .175/.267/.243 in 64 games with the Tigers.

Tigers designated INF-OF Don Kelly for assignment. Manager Jim Leyland likes Kelly's versatility, but this is the right move after he batted just .175/.267/.243 over 64 games this season. Kelly stands a good chance at clearing waivers.