Tigers outfielder J.D. Martinez, who left Wednesday with a back injury, returned to the starting lineup, but as a designated hitter Thursday afternoon against the Twins. Yoenis Cespedes will play left field, with Rajai Davis in right and Anthony Gose in center.
Martinez is hitting .236 (29 for 123) with seven homers and 16 RBI in 33 games.
Detroit is favored (-157) at home against Minnesota, per VegasInsider.com.