November 1, 2026 - 3:41 pm

The Detroit Tigers and their co-defendants have responded in court to a lawsuit filed by Athletics third baseman Zack Gelof, arguing they cannot be held legally responsible for an injury he suffered during a July game at Comerica Park.

Their motion, filed Oct. 29, contends that co-defendants Ilitch Holdings and the Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority did not control Comerica Park and therefore cannot be liable for its conditions.

The stadium authority also claimed governmental immunity.

The Tigers argue Gelof, as a professional baseball player, assumed the inherent risks of the game, including the possibility of colliding with the fence. They also contend the exposed fencing was “open and obvious,” which should bar his claims.

They are asking the court to dismiss the lawsuit.

According to the lawsuit, filed Sept.…