Overview
- The Tigers announced Tuesday that third-base coach Joey Cora and the club mutually agreed he would leave effective immediately after a morning meeting with manager A.J. Hinch.
- Quality coach Billy Boyer will serve as interim third-base coach and the lead voice for the infield, taking over Cora's on-field responsibilities.
- Management said the split was driven by baseball-related philosophical differences rather than off-field issues and that Hinch framed the decision as his to own.
- The Tigers will not add another assistant coach right now; existing staff will absorb Cora's other duties while the club keeps its aggressive send-first baserunning approach.
- Players were told by text and in a team meeting, voiced regret at Cora's departure, and expressed trust in Boyer given his long work within the organization.