Detroit Tigers centre fielder Anthony Gose has been optioned to double-A after being reinstated from the suspended list on Wednesday.
Gose was suspended three days for not showing up for triple-A Toledo’s game on Sunday following a heated exchange with manager Lloyd McClendon on Saturday, after which he cleared out his locker. Gose served the suspension during the all-star break.
“After collectively evaluating the situation in Toledo, we spoke with Anthony and emphasized our organization’s expectations of him,” Tigers general manager Al Avila said in a press release. “Most importantly, Anthony’s transfer to Erie is a move to give him a fresh start to his overall performance as he works his way back to Detroit.”
Gose, 25, began the season as Detroit’s starting centre fielder but was sent to triple-A in May when Cameron Maybin returned from injury. The former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder has struggled badly since joining Toledo, hitting .185 with one home run, 13 RBI and 75 strikeouts in 50 games.
Acquired from the Blue Jays for second baseman Devon Travis in 2014, Gose slashed .247/.315/.363 with seven homers and 33 RBI during his two years in Detroit.
