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Tigers Dismiss Triple-A Toledo Manager Gabe Alvarez

Mike Hessman will serve as interim manager after the Tigers said Alvarez was terminated for a violation of club policy.

  • On Tuesday, the Detroit Tigers terminated the contract of Toledo Mud Hens manager Gabe Alvarez, citing a "violation of club policy" in an official statement.
  • Alvarez, 52, was in his second season managing the Mud Hens, who held a 17-16 record through Monday and sat tied for fourth place in the International League West.
  • Initially hired to manage the Double-A Erie Seawolves in 2022, Alvarez led the team to back-to-back Eastern League titles before receiving promotion to Triple-A ahead of the 2025 season.
  • Mike Hessman, who holds the all-time minor league record with 433 home runs, will serve as interim manager for Toledo.
  • The organization stated they will have no further comment on the decision, ending the tenure of a manager previously viewed as a candidate for the major league staff.
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Tigers dismiss Triple-A Toledo manager Gabe Alvarez

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Detroit Sports Nation broke the news on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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