Tommy Milone (neck) threw about 30-35 pitches in the bullpen Monday, and could make a return as a reliever as soon as Thursday in Detroit, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Milone (neck) threw about 30-35 pitches in the bullpen Monday, and could make a return as a reliever as soon as Thursday in Detroit, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Analysis:

Since Milone will not be used as a starter again this season, his value is limited to very deep leagues. It has been a major struggle for Milone since coming to Minnesota from Oakland. He has a 7.40 ERA in five starts (20.2 innings), and his status as a starter next season could be up for debate.