The Detroit Tigers non-tendered outfielder Austin Meadows and right-handers Brenan Hanifee, Garrett Hill, Freddy Pacheco and Spencer Turnbull on Friday, making them all free agents. 2023 was a lost season for Meadows, as he battled anxiety issues and managed to play in only six games at the major-league level. Meadows made the All-Star team in 2019 with the Tampa Bay Rays, but he started a steep decline shortly after that and has hit a combined .232/.315/.418 with 31 home runs, 132 RBI and six stolen bases in 220 games in four seasons since then. Hopefully, the 28-year-old can get his anxiety issues under control and continue his career with another organization in 2024.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows will be shut down for the rest of the 2023 season, according to manager A.J. Hinch. The 28-year-old has been away from the team since early April due to mental health reasons. He continues to undergo treatment for his anxiety near his home in Florida. The Tigers aren't in the playoff picture anyway, so they've decided to let him work on himself for the rest of the season. The hope is that Meadows will be able to contribute to the team next season.
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that outfielder Austin Meadows, who is on the 60-day injured list with anxiety, still isn't doing any baseball activities. The Tigers are hopeful that he can get "up and running." The 28-year-old outfielder hasn't played since the opening month of the season and has just 21 at-bats in 2023. He continues to receive treatment for his anxiety, but there remains no timetable for his return, and fantasy managers should probably move on in deeper leagues, if they haven't already. The Tigers will most likely send him on a minor-league rehab assignment once they feel like he's ready for game action. It's still up in the air as to whether Meadows will make an appearance in a big-league game before the season is up.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (personal) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The left-handed slugger will take some time away from the team due to anxiety. There is no word yet on how long Meadows is going to be out. In the meantime, Akil Baddoo has been recalled from Triple-A. He has been crushing the ball in Triple-A, so hopefully he can carry that over into the big leagues. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on Meadows.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. Meadows will receive his first off day of the season as the Tigers attempt to keep their young outfielder healthy. Eric Haase will cover left field and bat fifth against Framber Valdez on Tuesday. The expectation is that Meadows will be back in the lineup for their next game. Haase isn't a great streaming option against a tough pitcher in Valdez.
Austin Meadows Ready Physically, Mentally For 2023
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows said Sunday that he is "in a better place" heading into the 2023 season, per Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold. The 27-year-old only had 147 plate appearances in 2022 and missed time with a slew of injuries, including vertigo and anxiety. It would be great to see him rebound after posting a solid 2021 campaign in which he slashed .234/.315/.458 with 27 home runs and 106 RBI. Fantasy managers will likely want to gauge his health during spring training, but his current average draft position of almost 285 could be a bargain if he is indeed ready to go.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (Achilles) went hitless during his rehab game at Triple-A Toledo on Friday. The 27-year-old is working his way back from an injury that has sidelined him a majority of the season. He's hitting .250/.347/.328 with no homers and 11 RBI through 36 games this season. It has been a tough year for Meadows, but hopefully he can contribute again before the end of the regular season.
Austin Meadows Goes Through Agility Drills Tuesday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (Achilles) went through some agility drills and workouts on the field prior to the team's game against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. According to Tigers beat reporter Jason Beck, Meadows could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday if he shows no lingering problems from the workout. Meadows hasn't suited up for a game since mid-June. He landed on the COVID-19 injured list back at that point in time, then was transferred to the 10-day injured list about a week ago due to strains in his left and right Achilles. It's certainly good news that he's nearing a rehab assignment, suggesting he could make his long-awaited return to the majors within the next week or two.
The Detroit Tigers have transferred outfielder Austin Meadows (Achilles) to the 10-day injured list due to strains in his left and right Achilles. Meadows had just recently cleared COVID-19 protocols and was about to begin a rehab assignment, but now he'll remain sidelined for a new reason. The 27-year-old has been held to just 36 games this year due to various ailments. He's still searching for his first home run in a Tigers jersey and he owns a .250/.347/.328 slash line on the year.
Austin Meadows Likely To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (illness) has cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols and is likely to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday. Meadows has been out since June 17 and previously missed almost a month with a bout of vertigo before falling ill with the virus. He will need some reps in the minors to shake off the rust before he rejoins the big league club. Meadows has been a disappointment in his first year with the Tigers, hitting .250 with no homers, nine runs, and 11 RBI across 128 at-bats.
