 His best game pitched of 2007 was a six-inning performance in Atlanta on June 24, allowing four hits and no runs while also striking out two batters and walking two ending in a 5–0 Tigers victory.In July, he compiled a 2–1 record, 3.71 ERA and 28 strikeouts over five starts and IP, and was fifth in the American League with 9.45 K/9.He went on the DL on August 3 and was reinstated on August 24, as he produced a 0–1 record and 19.80 ERA, allowing 11 ER in five IP in two starts before being optioned to Lakeland on August 30.