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Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 6
Framber Valdez gets five-game suspension for intentionally hitting Trevor Story
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 6

Framber Valdez gets five-game suspension for intentionally hitting Trevor Story

14 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 6
  • MLB also suspended Tigers manager A.J. Hinch for one game after Tuesday's incident against Boston, which followed Valdez allowing 10 runs and consecutive home runs.
  • The ban means Detroit will likely lose Valdez for at least one start, worsening a rotation already hit by injuries to Tarik Skubal, Casey Mize, Reese Olson and others.
  • Valdez denied intent, but benches cleared and Hinch called it a low moment, adding to pressure on a Tigers club whose AL Central challenge has been undermined by pitching problems.
Was Valdez's dangerous pitch a response to alleged cheating, and will MLB investigate the Red Sox next?
After his latest meltdown, is Framber Valdez's $115 million deal already a liability for the Detroit Tigers?