Luke Putkonen

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1⁄3 innings in six games. [5]

Putkonen was ejected for the first time in his MLB career on July 11, 2013, after throwing a first-pitch sinker high and inside to Chicago White Sox batter Alexei Ramírez immediately following a Josh Phegley grand slam. [6] Putkonen was optioned to Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens on July 31, and later recalled back to the Major League on August 28. [7] Putkonen finished the 2013 season 1–3 with a 3.03 ERA in 30 relief appearances.

On June 13, 2014, Putkonen underwent surgery to shave down a bone spur on his right elbow, and it was announced he would be out for at least 6–8 weeks. [8] On August 28, it was announced Putkonen would begin a minor league rehab assignment with the Class A West Michigan Whitecaps. [9] He was designated for assignment by the Tigers on January 6, 2015, and outrighted to the Toledo Mud Hens on January 15, 2015. [10] [11] Putkonen was released by the Tigers on March 28, 2015. In four appearances during spring training he posted a 7.36 ERA in 31⁄3 innings, giving up three runs, four hits and three walks. [12] On April 23, 2015, the Tigers re-signed Putkonen to a minor league contract. [13] Putkonen was released by the Tigers on June 4, 2015. Prior to being released, Putkonen was 0–0 with a 32.40 ERA in 12⁄3 innings for Toledo, allowing six hits and six earned runs in two games. [14]

Scouting report

Putkonen throws four pitches. He has a four-seam fastball and two-seam fastball at 92–95 mph with good tailing action, a changeup in the mid 80s, and a good curveball in the upper 70s. His four-seamer and curveball are used against right-handers, and his two-seamer and changeup are used against left-handers. [15]

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  4. ↑ Rumberg, Howie (April 29, 2012). "Sabathia pitches 8 strong for Yankees". Associated Press . Retrieved April 30, 2012.
  5. ↑ Schmehl, James (May 24, 2012). "Right-hander Luis Marte rejoins Detroit Tigers, Luke Putkonen optioned to Triple-A Toledo". MLive .
  6. ↑ "MLB Ejection 091, 092: C Fairchild (3, 4; Putkonen, Leyland". July 11, 2013.
  7. ↑ Iott, Chris (August 29, 2013). "Detroit Tigers send Jose Alvarez to Triple-A Toledo, recall right-hander Luke Putkonen". MLive.
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Luke Putkonen
Luke Putkonen on May 6, 2012.jpg
Putkonen with the Detroit Tigers
Pitcher
Born: (1986-05-10) May 10, 1986 (age 38)
Winfield, Illinois, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 29, 2012, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
April 18, 2014, for the Detroit Tigers