Thomas placed on DL; Furbush recalled from Toledo

**Admin** on Sat May 21, 2011 4:45 pm

The Tigers have placed lefthanded pitcher Brad Thomas on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 11 with left elbow inflammation.

To replace Thomas on Detroit’s 25-man roster, the club has today recalled the contract of lefthanded pitcher Charlie Furbush from Triple A Toledo.

Furbush posted a 4-3 record, 2.91 ERA (46.1IP/15ER) and 55 strikeouts in eight starts with the Mud Hens. He departed Toledo leading the International League with 55 strikeouts.

Furbush will wear uniform number 49.