Tigers designate Jahmai Jones for assignment amid Dillon Dingler injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Detroit Tigers designated outfielder Jahmai Jones for assignment on July 9, 2026, after promoting Eduardo Valencia from Triple-A Toledo. This decision comes as Dillon Dingler, the starting catcher, may need several days to recover from a hand injury, although X-rays showed no fractures. Jones struggled in the 2026 season, hitting just.137 over 57 games. The Tigers now have seven days to either trade, release, or place Jones on outright waivers.
- •Dillon Dingler may need time to recover from a hand injury.
- •Jahmai Jones hit.137 with four extra-base hits in 2026.
- •Eduardo Valencia has been promoted to serve as backup catcher.
- •The Tigers must decide Jones's future within seven days.
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"Detroit had to make a roster crunch decision.
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