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Fister Placed on DL

BOSTON (AP) — The Detroit Tigers have placed right-hander Doug Fister on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday and are planning to promote lefty Casey Crosby from Triple-A Toledo.

Fister (0-3) last pitched Monday, taking loss against Boston when he allowed six runs and 11 hits in five-plus innings.

The 23-year old Crosby is scheduled to make his major league debut at home against on Friday against the Yankees. He's 4-2 with a 4.26 ERA for Toledo.

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