FOX 2 Sports Wrap: Jones DFA'd, Tigers Close the Gap & Larkin Rumors

FOX 2 Sports Wrap: Jones DFA'd, Tigers close the gap & Larkin rumors

FOX 2 Sports Producer James Paxson joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss Jahmai Jones being designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers, the Tigers closing the gap in the AL Central, and the latest rumors involving Detroit Red Wings Captain Dylan Larkin.

Detroit Tigers DFA Jahmai Jones, call up Eduardo Valencia for MLB debut

The Detroit Tigers designated struggling designated hitter Jahami Jones for assignment on Thursday, July 9, calling up catcher Eduardo Valencia.

Breaking Down the Tigers' Latest Roster Moves After Jahmai Jones DFA

Jahmai Jones has been designated for assignment.

Why Tigers DFA'd former Yankees outfielder amid Dillon Dingler news

Detroit had to make a roster crunch decision.

Tigers cut veteran outfielder after persistent struggles in 2026

DETROIT -- Jahmai Jones, one of the Detroit Tigers’ key bench weapons in 2025, was designated for assignment on Thursday after failing to get on track in 2026.

Detroit Tigers DFA Struggling Veteran

The Detroit Tigers have moved on from a bench piece who could not recapture last year's magic.The Tigers designated outfielder Jahmai Jones for assignment on Thursday, recalling catcher/first baseman Eduardo Valencia in the corresponding move. The Move Behind the Move The decision was tied to a health scare behind the plate. Catcher Dillon Dingler took a foul ball off his hand on Wednesday and was replaced in the game by Jake Rogers, though X-ra…