Chicago — Tigers’ manager AJ Hinch took a quick psyche check on his closer Friday night after the Tigers held on for a 7-5 win over the White Sox.
Gregory Soto, who earned a stressful save on Thursday night, stayed in the bullpen Friday while Michael Fulmer got the final three outs, stranding the tying runs at first and third for his second save of the season.
Hinch thought it prudent to explain his decision to Soto – though, turns out, he didn’t need to.
“I pulled Soto into my office,” Hinch said before the game Saturday.