Overview
- The Tigers said Tuesday they fired Triple-A Toledo manager Gabe Alvarez for a violation of club policy and offered no further comment.
- Hitting coach Mike Hessman takes over as interim manager for the Mud Hens.
- Alvarez managed Double-A Erie to Eastern League titles in 2023 and 2024 and won Manager of the Year in 2023 before a promotion to Toledo in 2025.
- Triple-A is the highest minor-league level, so a midseason change can affect player development and call-up readiness for the big-league club.
- Toledo is 17-16 this season and sits fourth in the International League West.