Tigers’ Triple-A manager dismissed after harassment claims: Sources
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Gabe Alvarez, the Detroit Tigers’ Triple-A manager, was abruptly fired following a human resources investigation into alleged harassment claims made by a female employee, with the team citing a violation of club policy but providing no further details.
- Alvarez, promoted to Triple-A Toledo in 2025 and previously successful at Double-A Erie, was dismissed after a complaint was reported to Ilitch Sports + Entertainment’s HR department on Monday night.
- The Tigers and their parent company, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment (IS+E), have faced multiple recent workplace misconduct allegations, including the April 2025 resignation of assistant GM Sam Menzin amid reports of sending unsolicited lewd photos to female employees.
- A September 2024 investigation revealed misconduct accusations against at least eight men at IS+E or its former broadcast partner, leading to the departure of a vice president, though IS+E CEO Ryan Gustafson has defended the company’s culture while acknowledging the need for improvement.
- Despite ongoing issues, Gustafson has stated there are no plans to bring in an outside firm to review the organization’s culture, expressing confidence that there is no larger misconduct problem.
