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