Detroit Tigers players fully support the decision to send Bruce Rondon home for the season.

Brad Ausmus and Al Avila made the move amid growing concerns about Rondon's lack of maturity and professionalism. Ausmus cited Rondon's "effort level," although he declined to elaborate on the move.

With that said, Rondon's teammates would welcome him back with open arms if he uses this disciplinary action to work on those areas that appear to be lacking.

"Absolutely. Absolutely," Ian Kinsler said. "Everybody grows up, everybody changes, everybody makes mistakes, and if he shows that he wants to compete and compete with his teammates, then absolutely."

Nick Castellanos said in an earlier interview with Detroit's 105.1 radio station that Rondon's "antics" bothered his teammates and that a few veterans approached Rondon about these things.