Tigers right-hander Matt Manning by means of 6 2/3 hitless innings yesterday, combining with Jason Foley and Alex Lange to throw the ninth no-hitter in franchise historical past.
Whereas the choice to drag a starter within the midst of a no-hitter is all the time a controversial one, supervisor A.J. Hinch shed extra mild on the choice following Saturday’s sport, noting to reporters (together with Chris McCosky of The Detroit Information) that Manning had been struggling by means of the outing and was evaluated by workforce trainers between every inning.
Manning expanded on Hinch’s feedback, noting that he tweaked his facet throughout the second inning. Thankfully, it seems Manning prevented a extra severe harm, and the 25-year-old hurler can have the chance to relaxation throughout the All Star break forward of the second half.
The Tigers additionally supplied an replace concerning left-hander Tyler Alexander Solarday. Alexander was positioned on the 60-day injured record with a left lat/shoulder pressure final week, a transfer that seemingly indicated the lefty’s season may very well be in jeopardy. Following an MRI, the membership has extra readability concerning Alexander’s timeline for return.
Per McCosky, Alexander will keep away from surgical procedure however be shut down for 3 months. He’ll resume a throwing program in October that ought to go away him in a position to return in time for spring coaching in 2024. Alexander had posted a 4.50 ERA and 4.13 FIP in 44 innings of labor throughout 25 appearances this season.
Extra from across the AL Central…
Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey advised reporters (together with Betsy Helfand of the Twin Cities Pioneer Press) that second baseman Jorge Polanco is anticipated to begin a rehab task within the close to future as he recovers from a hamstring pressure he suffered early final month. Polanco has been restricted to simply 30 video games this season and has slashed .250/.291/.450 when wholesome sufficient to play. Whereas Polanco has been out, teen Edouard Julien has stuffed in on the keystone very nicely with a formidable .264/.345/.273 slash line in 149 plate appearances this season.
White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi has been coping with a proper wrist difficulty just lately, which Scott Merkin of MLB.com says has been “addressed” in line with supervisor Pedro Grifol. Benintendi hasn’t performed since Friday, however is anticipated to return to motion after the All Star break in Atlanta. Benintendi hasn’t been as impactful this season because the White Sox had been absolutely hoping after they signed him to a five-year deal this previous offseason, slashing .280/.347/.369 with only one house run in 314 plate appearances, good for a roughly league common wRC+ of 99. The Sox entered play right now with a report of simply 38-53 this season, however are absolutely hoping an prolonged relaxation for Benintendi forward of the midsummer traditional will permit him to return wholesome and extra impactful within the second half.
