Brayan Villarreal throws scoreless inning
Brayan Villarreal - R - Detroit Tigers
March 22, 2013 - 5:00 PM ET
Brayan Villarreal worked a scoreless eighth inning on Friday, lowering his spring ERA to 1.80.
Villarreal and Joaquin Benoit aren't supposed to be in the mix for saves, but they've been the Tigers' two best relievers this spring. Villarreal, who was left off the postseason roster despite a successful 2012, has allowed two runs and posted a 12/3 K/BB ratio in 10 innings. His bullpen spot should be secure, but he'll probably be a middle reliever initially.