Framber Valdez Struggles with Sinker Effectiveness

Framber Valdez (2-4, 4.39 ERA) is facing a confusing lack of ground balls with his sinker, despite maintaining similar pitch movement. Analysts are investigating why the pitch is failing to generate the high volume of ground-ball outs typically expected from his repertoire. Valdez is scheduled to start for the Tigers in the June 5 game against the Seattle Mariners.