Summary
The Detroit Tigers experienced a major setback during the 2025 baseball season, losing their significant lead in the division but still making it to the playoffs. Despite this, the team decided to keep their manager, A.J. Hinch, extending his contract for an undisclosed period.
Key Facts
- The Detroit Tigers lost a 14-game lead in the division standings by the end of the 2025 season.
- Cleveland Guardians won the division, but the Tigers defeated them in a wild card series.
- The Tigers were later eliminated by the Seattle Mariners in the division series.
- A.J. Hinch will continue as the manager through at least 2027 after receiving a contract extension.
- Details of Hinch's new contract, including salary and exact length, were not disclosed.
- Hinch was previously suspended from baseball in 2020 for his involvement in the Houston Astros' 2017 cheating scandal.
- The Tigers had hired Hinch as their manager in 2020.
- Hinch's overall record with the Tigers is 394 wins and 416 losses, with two playoff appearances.
