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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Detroit Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez served a 5-game suspension for intentionally throwing at Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story on May 5, 2026. The suspension was reduced from 6 games after Valdez dropped his appeal. He was eligible to return May 13 against the New York Mets. Valdez disputed the suspension, claiming the hit was unintentional. During the incident, he had already allowed 8 runs in the first 3 innings and gave up back-to-back home runs before hitting Story. Current season stats: 4.57 ERA with 15 walks and 35 strikeouts across 43⅓ innings in 8 starts. Manager A.J. Hinch also received a 1-game suspension. The Tigers are dealing with multiple pitching injuries (Tarik Skubal, Casey Mize, Justin Verlander on IL).
Strengths
- + Suspension reduced from 6 to 5 games
- + Maintained consistent workout regimen during suspension with coaching staff
- + Expressed commitment to help team win upon return
- + Eligible to return for important start against Mets
- + Strikeout rate of 35 K in 43.1 innings shows some effectiveness
Weaknesses
- - 5-game suspension for throwing at batter
- - Elevated 4.57 ERA through 8 starts
- - High walk rate (15 walks in 43.1 innings)
- - Allowed 8 runs in first 3 innings of suspension game
- - Gave up back-to-back home runs before hitting Story
- - Emotional toll from isolation during suspension (confined to hotel during games)
- - Disputed suspension shows potential attitude/discipline concerns
- - Tigers rotation already depleted with 3 other starters on IL
Injury Status: day-to-day
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Cesar Valdez is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
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