The Detroit Tigers are in first place in the AL Central, as the franchise aims to make a serious push for the World Series. However, relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle has become a liability on the mound, as his struggles have been notably horrific. On Wednesday, manager AJ Hinch shared his brutally honest take on Kahnle's woes.

Hinch admits he has tried putting the 36-year-old reliever in low-leverage situations in an attempt to build him back up. However, the struggles have continued , and the Tigers' manager proclaims that Kahnle must improve, according to Evan Woodberry of MLive Media Group.

“He doesn't get to pitch for free. The situation is going to dictate whether the innings are there for him,” said Hinch. “We try to get him in as low-leverage or low-pressure situations as possibl

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