James Jahnke

Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Tigers today purchased the contract of right-handed pitcher Bobby Parnell from Triple-A Toledo and placed right-hander Warwick Saupold on the 15-day disabled list with a right groin strain.

In 21 appearances with the Mud Hens, Parnell, a former closer with the New York Mets, has a 0-0 record with four saves, a 3.98 ERA and 16 strikeouts.

To create room for Parnell on the 40-man roster, the Tigers designated the contract of right-handed pitcher Jose Valdez for assignment.

Tigers' Parnell feels 'night and day' versus 2015

Notes: JaCoby Jones and Myles Jaye of Double-A Erie are the Eastern League player and pitcher of the Week, respectively. Jones hit .357 with five runs, two triples, four home runs and 14 RBIs. Jaye went 2-0 in two starts with a 1.93 ERA. ... Right-handed pitcher Shane Greene made an injury-rehab start with Toledo on Tuesday night and allowed one run on five hits with five strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings. In three rehab starts between Toledo and Class A West Michigan, Greene has a 0.82 ERA. ... Former Tiger and Royal Oak native Jason Grilli was traded by the Atlanta Braves to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. The 39-year-old right-hander is 1-2 with a 5.29 ERA and two saves this season.