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Detroit Tigers Fire Triple-A Manager Over Harassing Text

5/26/2026

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Detroit Tigers Triple-A manager Gabe Alvarez was terminated on Tuesday after sending an inappropriate text to a female colleague.
Human resources fired him on Monday for violating the club’s harassment policy.
The Tigers have previously faced misconduct claims, including assistant GM Sam Menzin’s April 2025 resignation after sending lewd photos.
Alvarez said the message was meant as a joke, clarified his intent, and expressed regret.

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Detroit Tigers Triple-A manager Gabe Alvarez was terminated on Tuesday after sending an inappropriate text to a female colleague.
Human resources fired him on Monday for violating the club’s harassment policy.
The Tigers have previously faced misconduct claims, including assistant GM Sam Menzin’s April 2025 resignation after sending lewd photos.
Alvarez said the message was meant as a joke, clarified his intent, and expressed regret.