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Brayan Villarreal | Relief Pitcher

Team: Detroit Tigers
Age / DOB:  (26) / 5/10/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 170
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Tigers optioned RHP Brayan Villarreal to Triple-A Toledo.
Villarreal was terrific for the Tigers last season, but he's struggled mightily in the early going this year, posting a 20.77 ERA over his first seven appearances. He'll get another shot later this summer. Apr 23 - 8:09 PM

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Brayan Villarreal - R - Tigers

Brayan Villarreal walked all three batters he faced and was charged with three runs Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Villarreal forced an inherited runner in with the third walk. After he left, Octavio Dotel immediately gave up a three-run double to score all of Villarreal's runners and leave the right-hander with a 54.00 ERA after three appearances. Villarreal threw really well this spring to perhaps enhance his status as a sleeper saves candidate, but now it's time to wonder if he might get sent down to get straightened out.
Apr 10 - 7:20 PM
Brayan Villarreal - R - Tigers

Brayan Villarreal worked a scoreless eighth inning on Friday, lowering his spring ERA to 1.80.

Villarreal and Joaquin Benoit aren't supposed to be in the mix for saves, but they've been the Tigers' two best relievers this spring. Villarreal, who was left off the postseason roster despite a successful 2012, has allowed two runs and posted a 12/3 K/BB ratio in 10 innings. His bullpen spot should be secure, but he'll probably be a middle reliever initially.
Mar 22 - 4:59 PM
Brayan Villarreal - R - Tigers

Brayan Villarreal (elbow) has resumed his throwing program.

Villarreal declared himself "full-go" for spring training after being shut down from pitching in the Venezuelan Winter League due to elbow soreness. The 25-year-old right-hander is expected to open the season in the Tigers' bullpen and will be a candidate to take on a more prominent role in 2013.
Source: Tigers.mlb.com
Feb 17 - 8:33 PM
Brayan Villarreal - R - Tigers

Brayan Villarreal has been shut down from pitching in the Venezuelan Winter League due to elbow soreness.

Villarreal tossed three scoreless innings with Caribes de Anzoategui before complaining of elbow soreness in mid-December. He was sent back to the United States for tests, which revealed inflammation but no structural damage. Still, the Tigers want him to play it safe and focus on being ready for spring training. The 25-year-old right-hander posted a 2.63 ERA and 66/28 K/BB ratio over 54 2/3 innings last season and should be a solid lock for a bullpen spot if healthy.
Source: Tigers.mlb.com
Jan 3 - 5:57 PM
Brayan Villarreal - R - Tigers

Tigers manager Jim Leyland told reporters on Saturday afternoon that he doesn't anticipate making any changes to his 25-man roster for the World Series.

Leyland admitted that he and his coaches were mulling the idea of carrying an additional pitcher into the National League park, but they'll likely roll with what's worked thus far. If the Tigers were to carry a 12th pitcher, it would likely be Brayan Villarreal at the expense of backup infielder Danny Worth.
Related: Danny Worth
Source: MLive.com
Sat, Oct 20, 2012 06:07:00 PM
Brayan Villarreal - R - Tigers

Brayan Villarreal struck out two in an inning of work in his return to action Saturday.

Villarreal hadn't appeared in a game since last Sunday because of inflammation in his pitching elbow. The right-hander now boasts a 2.35 ERA and 1.00 WHIP and 50 strikeouts over 38 1/3 innings for the Tigers this season.
Sun, Aug 19, 2012 03:15:00 AM
Brayan Villarreal - R - Tigers

Brayan Villarreal underwent an MRI which showed minor flexor inflammation near his right elbow.

He'll likely miss this week's series against the Twins, but the Tigers aren't expected to place him on the disabled list. Villarreal has a 2.41 ERA and 48/18 K/BB ratio over 37 1/3 innings this season.
Source: Tom Gage on Twitter
Mon, Aug 13, 2012 05:45:00 PM
Brayan Villarreal - R - Tigers

Brayan Villarreal was scheduled to see a neck specialist Monday.

Villarreal was unavailable over the weekend after tweaking his neck during a workout. It's not known if he'll require a stint on the disabled list.
Source: Jason Beck on Twitter
Mon, Jul 16, 2012 04:07:00 PM
Brayan Villarreal - R - Tigers

Brayan Villarreal was unavailable for Detroit's three-game series against the Orioles over the weekend after tweaking his neck Friday during a workout.

"There is for me," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said when asked if there was escalating concern regarding Villarreal's status. "There doesn't seem to be with some of the people, but there is for me." Detroit is currently carrying eight relievers, in part because of Villarreal's injury. "He's not ready yet, which is a shock," Leyland said. "That neck is just lingering on. I don't know what's going on with that."
Source: M-Live.com
Sun, Jul 15, 2012 06:22:00 PM
Brayan Villarreal - R - Tigers

Tigers recalled RHP Brayan Villarreal from Triple-A Toledo.

Villarreal will provide depth in the Tigers' bullpen while Jose Valverde recovers from a lower back strain.
Wed, May 16, 2012 11:13:00 PM
Brayan Villarreal - R - Tigers

Tigers optioned RHP Brayan Villarreal to Triple-A Toledo.

Villarreal is going to be on the Detroit-to-Toledo-and-back shuttle all year long. This is already the fourth time this year that he's hopped rosters. In this case, he's making room for Doug Fister, who was activated from the disabled list. He'll be back soon.
Sun, May 6, 2012 05:41:00 PM
Brayan Villarreal - R - Tigers

Tigers recalled RHP Brayan Villarreal from Triple-A Toledo.

He replaces Adam Wilk, who replaced him earlier this month, on the roster. Villareal will work the middle innings.
Wed, Apr 25, 2012 10:35:00 PM
Brayan Villarreal - R - Tigers

Tigers optioned RHP Brayan Villarreal to Triple-A Toledo.

Saturday's starter Adam Wilk will replace him on the active roster. Villarreal has didn't allow a run in either of his first two relief appearances this season.
Fri, Apr 13, 2012 06:12:00 PM
Brayan Villarreal - R - Tigers

Tigers recalled RHP Brayan Villarreal from Triple-A Toledo.

Villarreal will serve as additional depth in the bullpen until the Tigers need a fifth starter.
Sat, Apr 7, 2012 08:06:00 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
5Evan Reed
6Darin Downs
7Drew Smyly
8Jose Ortega