DETROIT (AP) -The Tigers sent struggling Dontrelle Willis down to Class A on Tuesday, hoping the former star lefty can find his control.
Detroit optioned Willis to Lakeland of the Florida State League – and home to the Tigers’ spring training camp – a day after he matched a career high by giving eight earned runs on five walks and three hits in 1 1-3 innings against Cleveland.
Willis (0-1) has walked 21 batters in 11 1-3 innings. The 8-2 loss to the Indians came in his second start since going on the disabled list with a hyperextended right knee.
Detroit signed Willis to a $29 million, three-year deal after getting him in a trade last winter with the Florida Marlins.
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