The Detroit Tigers lost a heartbreaker earlier this afternoon, dropping a 3-2 walk-off decision to the division rival Kansas City Royals in the bottom of the 9th inning at Kauffman Stadium.
Soon afterwards, the team announced a couple of roster moves.
Struggling outfielder JaCoby Jones has been optioned to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, while Victor Reyes will be brought up:
The Tigers have optioned struggling outfielder JaCoby Jones to Triple-A Toledo and recalled outfielder Victor Reyes.
Presumably Jones was informed upon the Tigers' arrival back in Detroit, which is why the news was announced tonight.
— Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) May 24, 2021
Jones had been hitting a mere .175 with a .466 OPS in 101 plate appearances, along with 42 strikeouts.
