In a bit of good news for the Detroit Tigers, ace pitcher Framber Valdez has seen his six-game suspension reduced to five games by Major League Baseball. The original penalty came after a heated incident with Boston Red Sox slugger Trevor Story, but the league has apparently trimmed a game off the punishment.

The drama unfolded during Valdez's last start against the Red Sox—a game that quickly turned into the worst outing of his career. After surrendering back-to-back home runs in the fourth inning, Valdez faced Story and hit him with a fastball near the head. The pitch sparked an immediate benches-clearing confrontation between the two teams, leading to Valdez's ejection. He was pulled after allowing 10 runs in just over three innings of work.

MLB initially ruled the pitch intentional, though Valdez denied any wrongdoing, claiming the ball simply slipped out of his hand. Along with the suspension, the league also issued an undisclosed fine to the pitcher. It's unclear whether Valdez appealed for the reduced penalty or if MLB acted on its own discretion.

The fallout didn't stop with Valdez. Tigers manager AJ Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for his role in the incident, meaning he'll be absent from the dugout for Wednesday's game against Boston.

For Tigers fans, this is a welcome development as the team looks to bounce back from a tough series. Valdez will now begin serving his five-game suspension starting Wednesday, putting a firm timeline on his return to the mound. While the reduction is minor, it's a reminder that even in the heat of competition, cooler heads—and shorter suspensions—can prevail.