Ron Gardenhire, Tigers manager 2018-20

Ron Gardenhire goes to the field for some photos after the press conference. Detroit Tigers press conference to introduce new manager Ron Gardenhire at the Tiger Club at Comerica Park in Detroit on Oct. 20, 2017. (Robin Buckson / Detroit News)

Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire after the Detroit Tigers press conference to introduce new manager Ron Gardenhire at the Tiger Club at Comerica Park in Detroit on Oct. 20, 2017.

Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire, center, puts on the old English D jersey and Tigers hat between Chris Ilitch, president and CEO of Ilitch Holdings, Inc. and Tigers general manager and executive vice president of baseball operations Al Avila, right. Detroit Tigers press conference to introduce new manager Ron Gardenhire at the Tiger Club at Comerica Park in Detroit on Oct. 20, 2017. (Robin Buckson / Detroit News)

Ron Gardenhire, manager for the Detroit Tigers, talks with members of the media at the Major League Baseball winter meetings Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, in Orlando, Fla.

Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire talks with center fielder Victor Reyes after the top of the first inning during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 14, 2018.

Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire, right, high-fives Victor Martinez before the game.

Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire. Detroit Tigers vs Los Angeles Angels at Comerica Park in Detroit on May 31, 2018.

Tigers manager greets pitcher Daniel Stumpf after the top of the eighth inning.

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Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire, left, talks with Miguel Cabrera before the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Comerica Park in Detroit on May 8, 2019.

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Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire jokes around with Detroit third baseman Jeimer Candelario, not shown, before the game.

From left, Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire, left, and bench coach Steve Liddle watch batting practice at the Tigers workout at spring training in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 20, 2019.

Former Tigers pitching great Willie Hernandez shares a laugh with Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire after throwing the ceremonial first pitch before a game against Royals on Opening Day April 4, 2019 at Comerica Park.

Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire tosses the ball to first base during pitcher fielding practice at the first day of Detroit Tigers Spring Training pitchers and catchers workout in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 12, 2020.

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire during a Fox Sports Detroit production shoot at spring training in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 18, 2020.

Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire keeps an eye on live batting practice while talking with someone in the bullpen at Detroit Tigers spring training in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 18, 2020.

Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire sits outside the dugout mid-fourth inning. Detroit Tigers vs Houston Astros in spring training exhibition at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 24, 2020.