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Top Tigers prospect Michael Fulmer called up with Shane Greene headed for the DL

DETROIT -- Shane Greene is indeed headed to the disabled list. Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus confirmed after Tuesday night's win at Comerica Park, that Greene will be placed on the DL and that top prospect Michael Fulmer is being called up Fulmer will get the start on Friday in Minnesota versus the Twins.

"There's really no plan of pitching (Fulmer) anything other than Friday," Ausmus said after the game. "We'll see how far he goes (into the game) and decide after that."

Greene's DL stint will get backdated to Monday.