Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler (.333 batting average, third in American League) is out tonight with flu-like symptoms.
Mike Aviles will start at second base.
How to watch: Tigers vs. A's
The Tigers open a four-game series against the Oakland A’s on Monday night at Comerica Park by sending Jordan Zimmermann against right-hander Kendall Graveman.
First pitch is 7:10 p.m.
Zimmermann has been nearly perfect this season. He has not allowed a run in 19.1 innings and has struck out 15. He has allowed 15 hits and six walks while building an impressive 1.