Detroit Tigers infielder Jonathan Schoop has been released. The 31-year-old was designated for assignment earlier this week and has now been officially released. Schoop put up a poor .211/.279/.271 batting line with six home runs and 15 RBI across 133 at-bats this season, which wasn't getting the job done. He should be able to sign on with another team and serve as bench depth in the second half.
The Detroit Tigers released veteran infielder Jonathan Schoop on Wednesday. Schoop cleared waivers after the team designated him for assignment last Friday, and now he'll hit the open market. The 31-year-old just didn't have any success with the bat in the first half of the 2023 season with Detroit, slashing .213/.278/.272 with no home runs, eight doubles, seven RBI and 15 runs scored in 151 trips to the plate and 55 games. The career .254 hitter had his lone 30-home run season back in 2017 with the Baltimore Orioles, when he was selected to his only All-Star game. Schoop hit 22 home runs two years ago with the Tigers, but he's pretty much fallen off the fantasy radar since then. He'll be hoping to sign a minor-league deal with another team for the second half.
Jonathan Schoop Designated For Assignment On Friday
The Detroit Tigers designated second/third baseman Jonathan Schoop for assignment on Friday. The 31-year-old managed to cede his roster spot even on a Tigers team with a relatively thin infield depth chart. Schoop has slashed a lowly .204/.248/.311 with 11 home runs, 45 RBI, and five stolen bases over 617 at-bats since 2022. The former All-Star figures to get a chance with another club as a bench piece, but Schoop could go through waivers unclaimed before potentially becoming a free agent.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop has an opt-out clause in his contract, but he intends to return to the team for the final year of his deal in 2023. If Schoop chose to opt out, he would be leaving $7.5 million on the table next year after signing a two-year, $15 million extension with Detroit in August of 2021. It makes even more sense after the 31-year-old veteran hit just .202/.239/.322 with 11 home runs, 38 RBI, 48 runs scored and five stolen bases in 481 at-bats for the Tigers in 2022. Because of his poor season, Schoop won't be guaranteed regular playing time heading into the 2023 season, and he'll need to play well in spring training. There isn't much appeal in fantasy with Schoop moving forward.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop isn't in the team's lineup for the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners and right-hander Chris Flexen. Schoop has logged 501 plate appearances for Detroit so far this season, batting .203 with a .240 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and a career-high five stolen bases. Instead, Harold Castro will move over to second base and bat cleanup. The 28-year-old is hitting .272 with a .301 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 438 plate appearances this season. He's worth a look as a streaming option for fantasy managers in deeper leagues.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals and left-handed starter Daniel Lynch. So far this year, Schoop is hitting .203 with a .236 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and five stolen bases in 484 plate appearances. Ryan Kreidler will get the start at second instead and bat seventh against the Royals. Kreidler has logged 61 plate appearances in the Majors this season, hitting .212 with a .271 on-base percentage and a home run. He could be worth a look as a streaming option in deeper leagues.
Detroit Tigers infielder Jonathan Schoop isn't in the team's lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the Houston Astros and right-hander Hunter Brown. The 30-year-old is batting .200 this season with a .234 on-base percentage, nine home runs, and five stolen bases in 458 plate appearances for the Tigers. It'll be Harold Castro starting at second base instead on Tuesday. Castro, who is hitting second against Houston, is batting .273 with a .304 on-base percentage, and six home runs in 388 plate appearances. He's worth a look for fantasy managers in search of streaming options in deeper leagues.
The Detroit Tigers activated infielder Jonathan Schoop (ankle) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and recalled left-hander Joey Wentz from the minors. In corresponding moves, the team optioned right-hander Luis Castillo and infielder Josh Lester to Triple-A Toledo. Schoop initially landed on the injured list with a sprained ankle on Aug. 20. Expect him to return as the team's everyday second baseman for the start of a series against the Kansas City Royals on the road on Friday. Before his injury the 30-year-old veteran was hitting only .202/.235/.318 with nine home runs, 34 RBI, 40 runs scored and five stolen bases in 447 plate appearances and 115 games for the Tigers. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect much production from Schoop to close out the year.
Detroit Tigers infielder Jonathan Schoop (ankle) started a minor league rehab assignment on Saturday with High-A West Michigan. Schoop sprained his right ankle back on August 21 and was stashed on the injured list two days later. He'll make a few more rehab appearances over the next few days and if all goes well in his rehab he could return to the Tigers as early as this coming weekend.
Jonathan Schoop Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend
Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop (ankle) could begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend, but skipper A.J. Hinch said it's unlikely that Schoop will rejoin the Tigers in Los Angeles from Sept. 5-7. If everything goes well on his rehab assignment, it's more likely that he'll return from the injured list for the series against the Kansas City Royals on Sept. 9-11. The 30-year-old has resumed baseball activities and is getting closer to a return. Schoop has hit just .202/.235/.318 with nine home runs, 34 RBI, 40 runs scored and five stolen bases in 447 plate appearances over 115 games and hasn't been much of a help in fantasy leagues. With youngsters Spencer Torkelson and Ryan Kreidler joining the Tigers when rosters expand on Thursday, Schoop could be on the bench more often when he's healthy enough to return.
