--LHP Nate Robertson was told Friday he's going to be making his next appearance as a relief pitcher. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Placido Polanco (sore right knee) sat out Aug. 

Tell Abbott and Costello that I Don't Know isn't playing third next Tuesday -- he's pitching for Detroit against Cleveland. 

--LHP Nate Robertson was told Friday he's going to be making his next appearance as a relief pitcher. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Placido Polanco (sore right knee) sat out Aug. 

If Miguel Cabrera was as hot at the plate in the first half of the season as he is now, the Detroit Tigers might be in better position to reach the postseason. 

Miguel Cabrera provided the power and Justin Verlander the pitching. 

Nate Robertson, who gave up five home runs in a start Wednesday at Texas, was placed in the Detroit Tigers bullpen on Friday. 

Nate Robertson, who gave up five home runs in a start Wednesday at Texas, was placed in the Detroit Tigers bullpen on Friday. 

They were 8 promising arms, aces in the making that would help anchor their staffs. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Placido Polanco (sore right knee) sat out Aug. 

One of the decisions facing the Tigers this winter is whether to clear a spot in the starting lineup for rookie outfielder Matt Joyce. 

--RHP Fernando Rodney has settled in since blowing his third save chance in a row Aug. 

A disappointing season for the Detroit Tigers has been marked by unexpected results, such as poor play against the lowly Kansas City Royals. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 2B Placido Polanco (sore right knee) sat out Aug.