DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 05: Framber Valdez #59 of the Detroit Tigers walks to the clubhouse after being ejected from the game during the fourth inning of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park on May 05, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.

Tigers' Valdez gets 6-game suspension for hitting Story

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Detroit Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez received a six-game ban and was fined an undisclosed amount for hitting Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story during Tuesday's 10-3 loss, MLB announced Wednesday.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also got a one-game suspension and was fined an undisclosed amount. He will serve his punishment Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Valdez gave up back-to-back homers in the fourth inning before plunking Story. Both dugouts emptied in response.

(Video source: MLB.com)

Valdez won't have to serve his ban until the appeal process has been resolved. He's tentatively scheduled to start Sunday against the Kansas City Royals.

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