Thames back, Bondo Sunday

Marcus Thames is back with the club and feeling better, though there’s a little less of him after being unable to hold down so much as a protein shake the last couple days while battling the flu. He’ll get a day to regain strength. The lineup is the same as Friday.

As for Sunday, it appears Bonderman will make the start whether or not the Tigers clinch Saturday night. Realistically, it would be awfully tough to put together back-to-back bullpen starts — or three starts, when you consider the short nature of Ledezma’s outings. Bonderman said he won’t change his approach any whether or not the Tigers clinch. If they have the division wrapped up, it becomes a tuneup for the postseason. Plus, Bonderman isn’t usually one to shrug off outings in any situation.