Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez accepts 5-game suspension for throwing at Red Sox's Trevor Story
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Key Points:
- Detroit Tigers starter Framber Valdez was initially suspended for six games by Major League Baseball following his ejection for hitting Trevor Story with a pitch, but the suspension was later reduced to five games, making him eligible to return on May 12.
- Tigers manager A.J. Hinch received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine related to Valdez’s actions, which he will serve on Wednesday night.
- Valdez maintained that the pitch was unintentional and expressed surprise at the suspension, stating he remained calm during the benches-clearing incident and left the field quietly.
- The incident occurred after Valdez gave up back-to-back home runs, leading to criticism from Hinch, who said the situation did not reflect the team's usual style of play.
- Valdez, who signed a three-year, $115 million deal with Detroit this offseason, holds a 2-2 record with a 4.57 ERA this season; the Tigers currently have an 18-19 record and have lost two consecutive games.
