 Bautista began 2008 with the Tigers in a relief role , often pitching in the eighth @-@ inning as the " setup man " for veteran closer Todd Jones . In his debut on Opening Day ( March 31 ) , he gave up a run in the 11th inning and took the loss in a 5 – 4 defeat to the Royals . After that game , he had nine consecutive scoreless outings . He then allowed five runs over three outings in a row before getting placed on the disabled list on May 3 with a sore shoulder . He came off the disabled list on June 5 and appeared in three more games with the Tigers . In 16 games with the Tigers , Bautista had an 0 – 1 record , a 3 @.@ 32 ERA , 10 strikeouts , and 14 walks in 19 innings . Due to the return of Joel Zumaya from the disabled list , Bautista was designated for assignment and was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 25 for right @-@ handed pitcher Kyle Pearson . 
