Scott Harris and AJ Hinch’s press conference says they’re staying the course

Detroit Tigers President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris and manager AJ Hinch held their end-of-season press conference following the 2026 campaign. During the session, Harris addressed the team's performance, pointing to a difficult 6-22 stretch in May as a primary issue for the season while taking personal responsibility for roster depth limitations.

Harris rebuffed questions regarding potential contract extensions for players Riley Greene and Max Clark, adhering to his front office policy against discussing negotiations. He indicated a commitment to relying on internal young talent rather than making dramatic offseason changes, noting that developing players need playing opportunities.