Tigers put Higginson on DL

DETROIT, June 12 (UPI) -- The Detroit Tigers Wednesday placed outfielder Bobby Higginson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 9, with a pulled left hamstring.

The 31-year-old Higginson suffered the injury in Saturday's game against Philadelphia while chasing a fly ball into a foul territory and was removed in the eighth inning.

In 55 games this season, the eight-year veteran is batting .288 with five home runs and 30 RBI and had a 13-game hitting streak at the time of his injury.

Taking Higginson's place on the roster is outfielder Ryan Jackson, whose contract was purchased from Class AAA Toledo of the International League. The 30-year-old Jackson was batting .281 with six home runs and 29 RBI for the Mud Hens this season.