Jose Valverde is not available for Monday's game against the Twins. Valverde has pitched on back-to-back days and Tigers manager Jim Leyland isn't ready to use him in three straight. Joaquin Benoit will pitch if a save situation arises Monday.

Jose Valverde tossed a perfect ninth inning Saturday for his second save. Valverde struck out two and threw 12 out of 14 pitches for strikes. He topped out at 95 mph with his fastball and even mixed in a couple of splitters this time. While the decision to bring him back in the closer role caught many by surprise, he should be owned in all fantasy leagues right now.

Jose Valverde notched his first save of the year in the Tigers' 7-5 victory over the Royals on Wednesday. Just like riding a bike. After failing to find a high-paying closing job this winter, the 35-year-old Valverde signed a minor league contract with the Tigers on April 4 and made his first appearance with the club on Wednesday night. Facing the top of the Royals' lineup, Valverde pitched a perfect ninth inning and even hit 95 mph at one point with his fastball. The Tigers seemed to tire of the veteran righty's high-wire act after last season, but desperation has brought the two parties together again.

Tigers purchased the contract of RHP Jose Valverde from High-A Lakeland. Not only that, but manager Jim Leyland said Valverde will be his closer. There had been some conflicting information about when the fiery reliever would officially be added, but now we know that he'll be available for Wednesday's game and that he'll be used in the ninth inning. It's a surprise that Leyland is willing to throw him into the fire right away after a few games in extended spring training and High-A, but it's clear he never had much trust in Joaquin Benoit as a closer. Obviously, Valverde should be added in all fantasy leagues where he's still available.

Jose Valverde is expected to be added to the Tigers' roster as soon as Friday. Valverde was spotted on a flight to Detroit on Tuesday afternoon, but it will apparently be at least a couple days before he's officially added to the roster. The veteran reliever looked good in extended spring training and in the lower minors, but he'll have to prove himself in a middle relief role first before he receives any consideration for the ninth inning.

Jose Valverde is expected to join the Tigers' bullpen within the next couple of days. Valverde was spotted on a flight to Detroit on Tuesday afternoon and could be added to the major league roster as early as Wednesday. The veteran right-hander will have to first prove himself in a middle relief role before being considered for save opportunities. Joaquin Benoit remains the Tigers' primary ninth-inning man for now.

The Tigers have assigned Jose Valverde to their High-A Lakeland roster. Valverde was has been in extended spring training since being signed to a minor league deal on April 4. He should be promoted up to Triple-A and then to the majors before too long. The embattled reliever could be an option at closer eventually for the Tigers.

Jose Valverde tossed another scoreless inning on Wednesday afternoon in an extended spring training game. Valverde is expected to report to High-A Lakeland at some point this weekend and could be promoted to Triple-A Toledo by the middle of next week. The 35-year-old right-hander signed a minor league contract with the Tigers on April 4 and might eventually become a ninth-inning option in Detroit. He's worth a stash in deep leagues.

Jose Valverde will begin pitching for High-A Lakeland later this week if Wednesday's bullpen session goes fine. Valverde is reportedly throwing in the low- to mid-90s with a good splitter, though he's yet to face hitters other than a few extended spring training innings. He doesn't figure to be in the minors long before the Tigers add him to their bullpen. He's worthy of stashing in fantasy leagues if you're looking for saves.

Jose Valverde struck out four over two perfect innings Monday in an extended spring training game. Valverde tossed a hitless inning in his first extended spring game last Friday. It shouldn't be long before he joins Triple-A Toledo and he could eventually be an option for the major league bullpen. Fantasy owners desperate for saves should consider stashing him.