Bosio, Detroit pitching coach, fired for insensitive comments
The Detroit Tigers fired pitching coach Chris Bosio, saying he made insensitive comments to another team employee.
The Tigers promoted bullpen coach Rick Anderson to replace Bosio. Roving pitching instructor A.J. Sager will be the team’s bullpen coach until Triple-a Toledo pitching coach Jeff Pico takes his place next week.
General manager Al Avila said the comments were brought to his attention Tuesday, and he terminated Bosio’s contract Wednesday after the team investigated the situation.
Bosio, 55, a major league pitcher for 11 seasons, was in his first season as Detroit’s pitching coach after serving in the same role for six years with the Chicago Cubs.
Braves: Left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (left knee sprain, lower back contusion), sidelined since May 28, likely will be activated from the disabled list Friday, manager Brian Snitker said. Also, second baseman Ozzie Albies (left foot contusion) was held out of Atlanta’s lineup, and right-hander Mike Soroka (inflamed right shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day DL.
Angels: Infielder Zack Cozart will have surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and likely will miss the rest of the season. Also, left-hander John Lamb (inflamed left shoulder and elbow) was placed on the 10day disabled list, Akeel Morris was optioned to Salt Lake, and fellow right-handed reliever Jake Jewell and infielder Nolan Fontana were recalled from the Triple-a club.
Rockies: Left-handed reliever Mike Dunn (left rhomboid strain), a Cimarron-memorial product, and right-handed reliever Scott Oberg (back strain) were activated from the disabled list, and right-handed relievers Jeff Hoffman and Brooks Pounders were optioned to Triple-a Albuquerque.
Orioles: Right-handed reliever Darren O’day (left hamstring strain) and outfielder Craig Gentry (left rib fracture) were placed on the 10-day disabled list, and right-hander Jimmy Yacabonis and infielder Steve Wilkerson were recalled from Triple-a Norfolk.
Mariners: Outfielder Jayson Werth, 39, a 15-year major league veteran, announced his retirement. A .267 hitter with 229 home runs, Werth had been with Triple-a Tacoma and recently suffered a hamstring injury.
Pirates: Infielder Sean Rodriguez (right quad strain) was placed on the 10-day disabled list, and right-handed reliever Tanner Anderson’s contract was selected from Triple-a Indianapolis.
Diamondbacks: Catcher Alex Avila (right hamstring strain) was placed on the 10-day disabled list, and left-hander Robbie Ray (right oblique strain) was activated from the DL.
Royals: Justin Grimm (right shoulder impingement) was placed on the 10-day disabled list, and fellow right-handed reliever Jason Adam was recalled from Triple-a Omaha.
Cubs: Closer Brandon Morrow (tight lower back) was activated from the disabled list, and fellow right-handed reliever Cory Mazzoni was optioned to Triple-a Iowa.
Red Sox: Infielder Brandon Phillips, 36, a 16-year major league veteran, signed a minor league contract and will play third base for Triple-a Pawtucket.