Well, the month of May hasn't gotten off to a tremendous start for the Detroit Tigers, as they continue to be dealt blow after blow after blow. Going into this season with 2026 World Series expectations, the Tigers have taken a considerable step back when it comes to the competition. On paper, this Detroit team should be performing better than it has; it's essentially the same roster as last season, which resulted in a playoff run. But the product on the field has been filled with inconsistency, injuries, and interesting scenarios. It's no secret that starting pitcher Framber Valdez , who was expected to step up following the unfortunate Tarik Skubal news , just steered the perception of the Tigers in the wrong direction after his blowup on the mound, resulting in getting ejected after hitting shortstop Trevor Story in the back after allowing back-to-back home runs. A.J. Hinch's Blunt Comment On Valdez Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch talks to reporters.…