The Detroit Tigers moved outfielder Parker Meadows (arm) to the 60-day injured list on Monday to make space on the 40-man roster for recently-signed outfielder Manuel Margot. Meadows is dealing with a nerve issue in his right arm and will be shut down for at least four weeks before he can attempt to throw again. The official placement on the 60-day IL means that the 25-year-old won't be eligible to return to the active roster until late May. It's a tough break for an outfielder that also missed plenty of time due to injuries in 2024, but he finished the year slashing .296/.340/.500 with six homers and five steals in 47 regular-season games after he returned in August. He's strong on defense and was set to open the year as the team's everyday center fielder. With both Meadows and Wenceel Perez (back) out, Margot could see playing time right away in center field in Detroit.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (arm), who has been shut down from throwing since Feb. 22 as a result of a nerve issue in his right arm, will require at least four more weeks of rest, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Meadows was expected to open the season on the injured list, but this pushes his timetable well beyond the 10-day window that was anticipated. A return sometime in May looks like the most optimistic outcome at this point. Wenceel Perez looks like the beneficiary of Meadows' absence. Last season, Perez slashed .242/.300/.383 with nine home runs, 37 RBI, and nine stolen bases across 112 games. With some ability to produce across categories and currently penciled in as the leadoff hitter for Detroit, the switch-hitter offers some fantasy value in deep leagues, at least while he's getting regular playing time.
Detroit Tigers outfielders Parker Meadows (arm) and Matt Vierling (shoulder) are still not throwing as they work their way back to try and re-join the Tigers lineup. Meadows was shut down after just one Spring Training game with a nerve issue, and Manager A.J. Hinch said Meadows is making steps in his recovery but also confirmed last Friday that Meadows will begin the season on the injured list. The Tigers plan to have Wenceel Perez step in as the primary center fielded while Meadows is out, and Riley Greene could slide to center at times as well. Vierling also played just one game this Spring Training before being sidelined by a rotator cuff strain and will begin the season on the injured list, opening playing time for Justyn-Henry Malloy and Andy Ibanez.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (arm) will open the regular season on the 10-day injured list, according to manager A.J. Hinch. This was expected to happen considering Meadows is still dealing with a nerve issue in his right arm. Meadows hasn't made much progress over the last few weeks, so his timetable to return to the field is unclear right now. The absence of Meadows means that Wenceel Perez has a path to everyday playing time in Detroit. Last season, Perez slashed .242/.300/.383 with nine home runs, 37 RBI, and nine stolen bases across 112 games. There could be some deep league value from Perez, assuming he gets everyday at-bats to begin the season.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (arm) is reportedly progressing with a nerve issue in his arm, though he has not yet begun throwing. Meadows has been shut down from baseball activities for nearly three weeks after suffering numbness in his forearm. However, he's been able to complete non-throwing defensive drills and some one-handed swings during his rehab. "Still a little numb on the forearm," Meadows said Wednesday morning. "Might be something I have to fight through because the strength is still there." The 25-year-old still has a shot to be ready for Opening Day and will slot in as the team's center fielder when healthy. He's currently going off the boards outside the top 200 in fantasy drafts.
There is no clear timetable for Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows' (arm) return this spring from a nerve issue that he's been dealing with in his right arm, according to the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold. According to a doctor, the Tigers must wait for Meadows' musculocutaneous nerve to "wake up," which could take anywhere from two to six weeks. The 25-year-old's nerve issue isn't a long-term concern, and while the Tigers are still hopeful he will be ready by Opening Day in late March, there's also a good chance Meadows will have to open the 2025 season on the injured list. It makes him a pretty risky fantasy pick at this point for outfield depth in mixed leagues. Meadows hit .296/.340/.500 with six home runs in 47 regular-season games after his return in August last year after coming back from a strained hamstring. When healthy, he should be a regular outfielder for the Tigers.
Parker Meadows Diagnosed With Upper-Arm Nerve Issue
Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (arm) has been diagnosed with an upper arm nerve issue. The 25-year-old has been shut down from baseball activities for the time being. Manager A.J. Hinch noted that it is "too early" to make an assessment for Opening Day. Meadows sustained this injury last weekend and underwent further testing. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status. However, if this injury continues to linger, he may be in danger of missing the start of the regular season. For the time being, Wenceel Perez should have an increased role during camp and could open the campaign as the starting center fielder with Matt Vierling (shoulder) sidelined as well. After a slow start to the 2024 campaign, Meadows turned the corner in the second half as he held a strong .296/.340/.500 line with six home runs. When cleared to return, he is a viable depth outfielder in all formats as he possesses a solid combination of power and speed.
Parker Meadows Dealing With Upper-Arm Inflammation
Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (arm) complained of right upper-arm inflammation during his last Grapefruit League game on Saturday and is currently being treated daily and will be re-evaluated for baseball activities later this week. Meadows should be considered day-to-day, and he could get back into spring training games early next week if he resumes baseball activities this weekend. It was a first half to forget last year for the 25-year-old after he was sent to the minors and then missed a month with a hamstring strain. He was very productive down the stretch, though, and should open the 2025 season as the Tigers' starting center fielder. The former second-round pick in 2018 had a .244/.310/.433 slash line with nine homers, 28 RBI and nine steals in 82 games in 2024 and is ranked just inside the top-50 fantasy outfielders at RotoBaller.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (biceps) is set to undergo further testing on Monday. The outfielder sustained this injury during a spring training contest on Saturday afternoon. He suffered this injury when making a throw and was lifted from the game. However, at the time of the injury, manager A.J. Hinch noted that it did not appear to be serious. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the tests will likely reveal some clarity on the extent of the injury. Last season, Meadows got off to a slow start but became an integral part of their lineup down the stretch. After the Midsummer classic, Meadows became the team's primary leadoff hitter and held a strong .296/.340/.500 line with six home runs and five stolen bases. If Meadows were to miss time, Matt Vierling or Wenceel Perez could see time in center field.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (biceps) tweaked his biceps during Saturday's spring training contest. Meadows was examined on Sunday but the injury does not appear to be serious. Manager AJ Hinch noted that it was not "anything overly worrisome." Meadows was the team's leadoff hitter during their contest on Saturday afternoon. After a slow start to the 2024 season, the outfielder became an integral piece of their lineup down the stretch. During the second half, the 25-year-old was their everyday leadoff hitter against right-handed pitching and held a strong .296/.340/.500 slash line with six home runs and five stolen bases. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status over the next week if he faces a setback. If he were to miss time during camp, Wenceel Perez and Matt Vierling would see opportunities in center field.
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