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Athletics' Zack Gelop sues Tigers, others over injury at Comerica Park

Athletics infielder Zack Gelof has initiated legal action following a painful collision with an unprotected barrier along the left-field line during a July 9 contest. The court filing names the Detroit Tigers, Ilitch Holdings, and the Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority as defendants, claiming the sharp metal infrastructure created an unsafe playing environment.

Gelof suffered a severe right knee laceration that tore through his uniform, forcing him to miss a month of playing time while sidelined on the injured list. The complaint seeks financial relief for medical bills, missed salary, legal expenses, and emotional trauma stemming from the accident.

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