Melky Cabrera
Because Detroit had acquired rookie shortstop José Iglesias from the Boston Red Sox during the suspension, manager Jim Leyland installed Peralta mainly in left field for the remainder of the season and playoffs. The Tigers, including general manager Dave Dombrowski, expressed exoneration of Peralta's breach following the suspension. Despite derisive chants from fans and actions such as the San Francisco Giants leaving similar violator Melky Cabrera off their playoff roster during their World Series-winning season, the Tigers saw the 50-game suspension as sufficient punishment.