Jason Foley, a right-handed reliever for the Detroit Tigers, recently expressed surprise at being demoted to Triple-A after a solid performance last season. He tied for fifth in the American League with 28 saves, yet only made one postseason appearance. Foley acknowledged that he struggled during spring training, which likely influenced the team's decision. He had hoped his previous success would lead to a spot on the Opening Day roster, but instead he finds himself working on his mechanics in Triple-A.

Despite the setback, Foley remains optimistic. He recently had a strong outing for the Toledo Mud Hens, retiring all three batters he faced. Foley's velocity has dipped, with his sinker averaging 95.4 mph this spring compared to 96.9 mph last season. The coaching staff pointed to mechanical inconsistencies as a reason for his struggles. Foley respects the team's decision-making process, but hopes to quickly return to the major leagues.