A. J. Hinch is in the news after the Tigers’ outfielder got injured in a collision, just as the Red Sox and Astros clash over sign-stealing.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene collided with teammate Parker Meadows during a game against the Twins, resulting in Meadows suffering a concussion, broken arm, and facial stitches. He was hospitalized overnight and placed on the 10-day injured list. The incident occurred during a chase for a fly ball, with Greene making the catch afterward.
Rodón has allowed five hits and walked none over 4 1/3 innings for Somerset, with Miguel Bleis homering in the fifth in a 1-0 bid against Portland; he may make one more minor-league start before rejoining the Yankees. George Lombard Jr. has moved up to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and is making his first appearances there since promotion.