Tigers catcher Framber Valdez received a 6-game suspension for hitting a batter

Detroit left-handed Framber Valdez Six games were suspended by Major League Baseball on Wednesday for intentional throwing Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor’s storyWhile Tigers manager AJ Hinch received a one game ban.

Hinch will sit out Wednesday’s game against the Red Sox. Valdez’s suspension will also begin Wednesday, unless he chooses to appeal. Both were fined an undisclosed amount.

after Wilson Contreras And Willier Abreu led off Tuesday’s fourth inning 10-3 win With long home runs, Valdez hit Story with a 94 mph fastball On the next pitch. The story is looking at Tila while catching the tigers Dillon Dingler And plate umpire Adam Beck got between Story and Valdez.

The benches then cleared, although no punches were thrown. Valdez, who was ejected, said after the game that “it wasn’t intentional” and “there shouldn’t be a suspension under those circumstances.”

Hinch, who cannot appeal his punishment under MLB rules for managers, did not side with Valdez after Tuesday’s game.

“We play a really good brand of baseball here. It didn’t feel good,” Hinch said. “It’s not meant to be judgmental; I have no idea. But I know when you get on the field and you get into a fight like that, you usually feel like you’re in your right. And it didn’t feel good to be there.

“So, I understand (Boston’s) frustration. I understand the moment, and it was a low moment of a frustrating night.”

The Tigers are down to three healthy starting pitchers Pull the scubal (elbow), Casey Mize (Hamstring) and Justin Verlander (Hip) All on the injured list.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.