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Joe Nathan (thumb) is available to pitch Monday, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Nathan (thumb) is available to pitch Monday, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis:

He was held out of action over the weekend, due in part to a planned period of rest, but also because of an apparently minor issue with a cut on his thumb. Nathan's leash as the Tigers' closer is shorter than ever, while Joakim Soria has pitched very well since mid-March and could hold the job permanently if he's given an opportunity to replace Nathan.

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