Milwaukee — Michael Fulmer took a deep breath. He’d just been told that center fielder JaCoby Jones broke a bone in his hand and would miss the rest of the season.
“That’s what I was afraid of,” he said. “Tough blow. He’s been a spark plug for this team all year. His hitting, his defense, his leadership in the dugout. It sucks losing a guy like that.”
Especially the day after veteran outfielder Cameron Maybin was traded, especially as the Tigers have found their stride with six straight wins and wedged themselves into the playoff race for the first time since 2016.