"Monday still stands as the tentative date for the return of Magglio Ordonez to the Tigers' lineup, but don't be surprised if that changes.

Manager Jim Leyland warned reporters before Saturday's game against the Mariners that Ordonez remains questionable after bouts with right ankle pain since early May.

"I don't know," Leyland said of the 37-year-old slugger's status. "(Monday) is what the target is. Target date, but I can't answer that for sure.""