Tigers outfielder Riley Greene is used to this, unfortunately.
In a Friday’s loss to the Yankees, Greene once again ripped his pants while going to second base as the 0-2 count stood.
This is Greene’s second uniform malfunction of the season, after an April 9 incident in Pittsburgh, where he first tore his pants while sliding into home plate.
This time, he ripped them while sliding into second base in the third inning at Yankee Stadium.
Coincidentally, Major League Baseball announced on Friday that uniform changes to the much-maligned attire, which produced is by Fanatics and designed by Nike.
“Major League Baseball and Mike, Inc., the Official Uniform Supplier of MLB, announced today that adjustments will be made to all Club uniforms following conversations with players, Clubs, and their equipment managers,” a statement from commissioner Rob Manfred read.
“Player and Club feedback is extremely important to us,” he continued. “Together with Nike, we listened to our players and as a result, we are addressing their concerns.
“For the 2025 season, Nike-designed MLB uniforms will include larger lettering on the back of jerseys with individual pant customization made available to all players. Nike is also working on a solution to address the slight color differences between the jerseys and pants of some Clubs’ gray road uniforms, as well the discoloration that can occur due to perspiration in certain instances. Once the solution is finalized, adjusted gray uniforms will go on field as soon as the second half of this season.
“We will continue to work with Nike to make adjustments with the goal of delivering a uniform that looks good and helps MLB players perform at their best.”
Despite the pants issue, Greene finished the night 3-for-4 with the Tigers’ lone run scored and a walk in a 2-1 defeat.