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The Detroit Tigers shipped struggling outfielder Jahmai Jones to the Boston Red Sox in a mid-All-Star-break move, sending him for a player to be named later. Jones, batting just .137 in 57 games for Detroit, was designated for assignment days prior — a clear signal the Tigers were ready to move on. Boston, looking for a late-game lefty specialist to counter their weak outfield against southpaws, sees Jones as a potential fill-in, especially with Jarren Duran’s usage limited in those matchups. The Red Sox cleared space by DFAing reliever Danny Coulombe, making this a modest but timely move ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. For Detroit, now fourth in the division and a few games out of a wild card spot, it’s a pragmatic step — trading a low-performing player to focus on rebuilding or competing. Jones’ career .214 average across teams underscores why this move made sense: sometimes, in baseball, you just have to cut your losses and move forward.

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