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Villarreal (elbow) resumes throwing program
Brayan Villarreal - R - Detroit Tigers
Feb. 18, 2013 - 12:10 AM ET

Brayan Villarreal (elbow) has resumed his throwing program.

Villarreal declared himself "full-go" for spring training after being shut down from pitching in the Venezuelan Winter League due to elbow soreness. The 25-year-old right-hander is expected to open the season in the Tigers' bullpen and will be a candidate to take on a more prominent role in 2013.