CHICAGO (AP) -Detroit Tigers left-hander Dontrelle Willis is ready to return to the major leagues.
Manager Jim Leyland said Thursday that Willis, who has been on the disabled list since March 29 because of anxiety disorder, will start next Wednesday against the Twins in Minnesota.
Willis made his fourth minor league rehab start Wednesday night, giving up two runs in 7 2-3 innings while walking four and striking out four.
Leyland said reports had Willis throwing his fastball anywhere from 89-93 mph while mixing in some good breaking balls.
Willis spent much of last season in the minors, rehabbing a right knee injury and trying to deal with control problems. He continued to have problems getting the ball over the plate during spring training.
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