Detroit Tigers left-hander Dontrelle Willis is scheduled to make his first start of the season tonight at Minnesota.

Willis was activated from the disabled list last night. He had been on the DL since spring training because of an anxiety disorder.

Acquired with Miguel Cabrera from the Marlins before last season, Willis made only eight appearances with Detroit in 2008.

The former NL rookie of the year was hampered by a right knee injury and control problems. Willis was 0-2 with a 9.38 ERA in 24 innings.

The Tigers designated reliever Juan Rincon for assignment to make room for Willis.

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RANGERS:

Frank Francisco has biceps tendinitis and will not be available for at least a couple of days. General manager Jon Daniels said Francisco, who is tied for the major league lead with nine saves, could miss possibly the entire three-game series against Seattle.

WHITE SOX:

Closer Bobby Jenks was fined for throwing a pitch behind Texas' Ian Kinsler last weekend. Major League Baseball imposed the penalty and did not disclose the amount.

RED SOX:

First baseman Kevin Youkilis was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 5, because of a strained oblique muscle on his left side. Infielder Gil Velazquez was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket.

DIAMONDBACKS:

Slumping outfielder Conor Jackson was placed on the 15-day disabled list. Jackson has had a prolonged fever and cough.

CANCER FREE:

Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson says he has been successfully treated for prostate cancer. The Orioles great revealed that he had the illness yesterday during a luncheon for the American Cancer Society in Baltimore.