Santo Domingo – Dominican pitcher Framber Valdez, now with the Detroit Tigers, has been suspended for six games by Major League Baseball following an incident that occurred last Tuesday during the game against the Boston Red Sox. The sanction, announced this Wednesday by Major League Baseball, also includes a financial fine whose amount has not been revealed. The Tigers manager, A. J. Hinch, was also sanctioned with a one-game suspension and a financial fine, which he has already served.
The Incident at the Diamond
The incident that triggered the sanctions occurred in the fourth inning of the game. Valdez, after allowing two consecutive home runs, hit shortstop Trevor Story with a pitch. This action caused both teams to leave the benches, generating tension on the field, although without escalating further.After giving up back-to-back home runs, Framber Valdez hit Trevor Story, and the benches cleared 👀
The Dominican left-handed pitcher has decided to appeal the suspension, which will allow him to remain active while the disciplinary review process by MLB is completed. Valdez is in his first season with Detroit and has become a key part of the rotation, especially given the injuries suffered by the team’s pitching staff.
