Joaquin Benoit (RP)

Tigers interim closer Joaquin Benoit recorded his first save on Sunday against the Pirates. Benoit did allow a run in the ninth inning on a sacrifice fly, but struck out one and got three outs for the save. Benoit allowed one hit and needed 18 pitches to finish the inning. Benoit's ERA is at 3.06 on the year.

Detroit Tigers RP Joaquin Benoit allowed one run on one hit in one inning against ...

Tigers manager Jim Leyland told reporters Wednesday that closer Jose Valverde is day to day with a strained lower back. Valverde won't be placed on the disabled list as of now, but Joaquin Benoit will serve as the interim closer until Valverde is healthy. Leyland also said Phil Coke could see time in the closer's role if the Tigers are slated to face left-handed hitters in a save situation or Benoit...

Tigers reliever Joaquin Benoit made his sixth straight scoreless appearance in Tuesday's series finale against the White Sox. He entered in the eighth inning and gave up one hit while striking out one. Benoit has lowered his ERA from 4.35 to 2.87 during his scoreless stretch.

Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland said both RPs Jose Valverde and Joaquin Benoit are both ...

RotoInfo.com | May 7th, 4:03pm

Joaquin Benoit will not pitch on Monday, manager Jim Leyland said.

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