What? The bullpen is fine?

1. That’s what manager Jim Leyland said after Sunday’s 8-3 loss in Texas.

2. “There’s no problem with the bullpen.”

3. But Brayan Villarreal will get his right elbow checked out today because it was feeling weak against the Rangers.

4. Joaquin Benoit has been giving up home runs.

Phil Coke has struggled.

Leyland described both as being in a “mild little slump.”

5. And Jose Valverde needs more no-worry saves.

So what do you think? Is the bullpen fine?

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