The Tigers have placed outfielder Marcus Thames on the 15-day disabled list. Thames hurt himself in batting practice and he could miss up to 2 months. He has played in 6 games for the Tigers this season and he is 4 for 18 (.222 avg, .639 OPS) with 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs. The Tigers have recalled Ryan Raburn to replace Thames on the active roster. Raburn has played in 12 games in AAA-ball this season and he is 12 for 47 (.255 avg, .995 OPS) with 11 runs scored, 5 homers, 9 RBIs and 2 stolen bases. Raburn has also played in 1 game for the Tigers so far going 0 for 2 (.000 avg). The Tigers will miss Thames’ power bat.