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Phil Coke | Relief Pitcher

Team: Detroit Tigers
Age / DOB:  (30) / 7/19/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 210
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Tigers activated LHP Phil Coke from the 15-day disabled list.
Coke was placed on the DL on May 1 with a strained left groin, but returns to the Tigers' bullpen as soon as he's eligible to do so. Luke Putkonen was optioned to Triple-A to make room for him on the active roster. The 30-year-old lefty has been highly ineffective in his first nine appearances, posting an 0-3 record, 8.31 ERA and 1.50 WHIP. May 10 - 10:44 PM

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Phil Coke - R - Tigers

Phil Coke (groin) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Toledo.

Coke recently threw a bullpen session without any issues, and likely won't need a lengthy rehab assignment. Assuming he avoids setbacks, he could return from the DL on Saturday when first eligible.
Source: M-Live.com
May 5 - 11:36 PM
Phil Coke - R - Tigers

Tigers placed LHP Phil Coke on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 26, with a left groin strain.

Coke attempted to throw Tuesday, but apparently didn't feel much in the way of improvement. He'll now get some extended rest while the Tigers will add right-hander Jose Ortega to their bullpen.
May 1 - 9:38 AM
Phil Coke - R - Tigers

Phil Coke is day-to-day with a left groin strain.

Coke wasn't available to pitch Friday, and it's not clear how long he'll be sidelined. With Al Alburquerque (hip) also injured, the Tigers may be forced to make a roster move.
Source: M-Live.com
Apr 27 - 2:25 PM
Phil Coke - R - Tigers

Phil Coke blew his first save of the season Wednesday, allowing a walk-off, two-run double to the Twins' Eduardo Escobar.

It should have gone for a sac fly, as a miscommunication by the Tigers' outfielders allowed the ball to drop. Still, it would have been a blown save for Coke either way. Coke has entered the game with one out in the ninth inning in each of the first two games, though that simply could have been because the Twins' lineup is littered with lefties and switch-hitters. Joaquin Benoit pitched the eighth inning in the first two contests and stayed in to face one hitter in the ninth on Wednesday before giving way to Coke. The Tigers' closer situation remains up in the air and a headache for fantasy owners.
Related: Joaquin Benoit
Apr 3 - 7:38 PM
Phil Coke - R - Tigers

Phil Coke got the final two outs Monday to earn the save for the Tigers in a 4-2 game against the Twins.

Manager Jim Leyland used his committee well today, letting Joaquin Benoit stay in to retire Josh Willingham to start the ninth after he pitched a scoreless eighth. Coke then came in and retired Justin Morneau and Ryan Doumit to finish the game. Coke is probably the early favorite for saves in the Tigers pen, with Benoit and Octavio Dotel next in line.
Related: Joaquin Benoit
Apr 1 - 7:48 PM
Phil Coke - R - Tigers

Phil Coke surrendered three runs and four hits in an inning of work versus the Mets on Monday.

Coke had pitched five scoreless innings this spring, so one bad outing doesn't make much of a difference. Still, Coke may well be the current favorite to open the season as Detroit's closer, making his exploits well worth watching.
Mar 11 - 4:53 PM
Phil Coke - R - Tigers

Phil Coke pitched his second scoreless inning of the spring Wednesday against the Braves.

Bruce Rondon has been wild so far, so Coke might be the current favorite to begin the season as the Tigers' closer after his impressive postseason. Of course, he was terrible against right-handers in the regular season last year, and he'd likely be more valuable to the Tigers put back into a matchup role. Fantasy leaguers need to keep an eye on him, though.
Feb 27 - 4:05 PM
Phil Coke - R - Tigers

Phil Coke left Saturday's workout due to what Tigers manager Jim Leyland referred to as "personal reasons."

Leyland didn't offer more than that or say when Coke might return. At this point, though, it's probably safe to assume he won't be gone long.
Source: Detroit News
Feb 17 - 9:45 AM
Phil Coke - R - Tigers

Tigers avoided arbitration with LHP Phil Coke by agreeing to a one-year, $1.85 million contract.

Coke, who was arbitration-eligible for the second time, posted a 4.00 ERA and 1.65 WHIP over 66 appearances for the Tigers in 2012. He could wind up with some save chances in 2013 if Detroit goes with a committee at closer.
Jan 18 - 3:32 PM
Phil Coke - R - Tigers

Phil Coke recorded his second save in as many games in Tuesday's ALCS Game 3 victory over the Yankees.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland pulled Justin Verlander with one out in the ninth after he had thrown 132 pitches. He then handed the ball to Coke, who allowed two two-out singles before getting Raul Ibanez swinging to end it with a nasty 3-2 slider. Leyland has gone with matchups in the ninth with Jose Valverde struggling, and so far they've led to Coke.
Tue, Oct 16, 2012 11:49:00 PM
Phil Coke - R - Tigers

Phil Coke (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Royals.

Coke was unavailable for Thursday's game due to illness, but he's back to normal now. The 29-year-old southpaw has a 3.31 ERA and 33/9 K/BB ratio in 35 1/3 innings of work this season.
Source: James Schmehl on Twitter
Fri, Jul 6, 2012 04:41:00 PM
Phil Coke - R - Tigers

Phil Coke nailed down his first save of the season on Tuesday night, tossing a perfect inning while striking out one in a win over the Cardinals.

Jose Valverde hadn't pitched since Friday, but Tigers manager Jim Leyland elected to go with Coke with three left-handed batters due up. The Cards pinch-hit two right-handed batters, but Coke still notched a 1-2-3 frame. It's a noteworthy event, but we're not expecting a closer controversy in Detroit given Valverde's track record and Leyland's confidence in him.
Related: Jose Valverde
Tue, Jun 19, 2012 10:27:00 PM
Phil Coke - R - Tigers

Phil Coke suffered his first clunker of the season on Thursday, giving up three runs on two hits and a walk in only two-thirds of an inning.

After entering the game in the eighth inning, he retired the first two batters before things got out of hand. Collin Balester took over with the bases loaded and promptly issued a grand slam to Brandon Inge. As a result, Coke's ERA balloons from 2.92 to 4.85.
Related: Collin Balester
Fri, May 11, 2012 05:40:00 AM
Phil Coke - R - Tigers

Phil Coke got the win in relief after pitching a scoreless innings Sunday in the Tigers' 6-3 defeat of the Phillies.

The Tigers are still unsettled on a fifth starter, but there's been no call to put Coke back into the rotation. He'll be a candidate to pick up a half-dozen wins this year while working in the sixth and seventh innings.
Sun, Mar 25, 2012 03:54:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Alex Avila
2Brayan Peña
1B1Prince Fielder
2B1Omar Infante
2Ramon Santiago
SS1Jhonny Peralta
3B1Miguel Cabrera
LF1Andy Dirks
2Matt Tuiasosopo
CF1Austin Jackson
2Avisail Garcia
3Don Kelly
RF1Torii Hunter
DH1Victor Martinez
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Justin Verlander
2Max Scherzer
3Doug Fister
4Anibal Sanchez
5Rick Porcello
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jose Valverde
2Joaquin Benoit
3Phil Coke
4Octavio Dotel
5Luke Putkonen
6Darin Downs
7Drew Smyly
8Jose Ortega