Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (arm) has been officially cleared to begin a throwing program according to the team. In addition to the throwing program, the team announced he has been working on completing conditioning, defensive drills and has been progressing with hitting daily. The 25-year-old was placed on the 60-day IL in March due to a nerve issue in his throwing arm. He's not expected to return to action until May at the earliest. In his absence, expect Zach McKinstry to continue to get the lion's share of playing time. McKinstry has posted up a 124 OPS+ on the short season, making him a strong target for fantasy managers and DFS players alike.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (arm) is still not throwing but resumed his hitting program on Friday. Meadows continues to work his way back from a nerve issue in his right arm. The 25-year-old was placed on the 60-day injured list in March and is not expected to return to action until May at the earliest. Meadows was shut down from throwing for four weeks in mid-March, and if the timeline stays intact, he could be cleared to throw by next weekend. The former second-round pick slashed .244/.310/.433 with nine home runs, 28 RBI, 39 runs, and nine stolen bases over 82 games in 2024. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Meadows on the injured list, as he's trending in the right direction and will return sometime in May.

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. Now that he'll be out for a while, Wenceel Perez is expected to benefit the most with regular playing in center in Detroit.

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.

DetroitTigers 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.

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.

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.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows is batting in the leadoff spot in their first spring training contest on Saturday afternoon. Meadows became the team's go-to leadoff hitter during the final stretch of the 2024 campaign and will likely return to this role to open the 2025 season. Meadows held an underwhelming .135/.247/.284 line with a hefty 36.5 percent strikeout rate over his first 32 games but was eventually optioned to Triple-A. However, when he returned to the majors in August, he flipped the script. Over his final 47 games, Meadows posted a strong .296/.340/.500 slash line with six home runs and five stolen bases. Given his strong finish and role as the team's leadoff hitter, Meadows could be poised for a breakout campaign in 2025, as he carries five-category upside.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadowshad a memorable Thursday night, belting a two-out grand slam to send the Tigers to a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres. Meadows ended the game 2-for-4 with a run and four RBI. After his team was stifled by the Padres pitching all night, Meadows finally got to closer Robert Suarez on the final out of the game. Since his return from injury on Aug. 3, Meadows has been a solid contributor in all five categories. He is a decent deep-league option for the fantasy playoffs and could be a sleeper for next season.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the Seattle Mariners. Meadows was activated from the 10-day injured list on August 3 after missing nearly a month with a right hamstring strain and has gone 4-for-9 since. The young outfielder was off to a terrible start this season, but worked out some kinks in Triple-A Toledo and was starting to show signs of life before landing on the injured list. His strong return is a tiny sample size, but in deeper leagues, he could be worth the gamble late in the season with the waiver wire not offering many options with his upside. If everything were to click for Meadows, he could provide managers with some good pop and speed in the outfield. Meadows will look for multiple hits in his third straight game when the Tigers square off against George Kirby and the Seattle Mariners in a tough matchup.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows was activated from the IL after recovering from his hamstring issue. Meadows missed a month of games. He will bat seventh and play center field today against the Kansas City Royals. On the season, Meadows is hitting .131 with three home runs, five RBI, four stolen bases, and 11 runs scored in only 97 plate appearances. Meadows will look to improve his first-half line this month and should have an extended opportunity to play daily in Detroit.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (hamstring) is likely to return this weekend, according to Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group. Meadows has been sidelined since the start of July with a hamstring strain. The 24-year-old logged three rehab games with Triple-A Toledo earlier this week. Meadows has looked great at Triple-A this season, boasting an excellent .292/.392/.503 line with eight home runs and 19 swiped bags. However, in the big leagues, he has had trouble finding consistency with an underwhelming .131/.247/.286 line. Meadows could be worth a look in deeper redraft leagues once he is cleared to return, as he was riding a three-game hitting streak before hitting the injured list last month.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (hamstring) is starting his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Sunday. Meadows will serve as the Mud Hens' designated hitter on Sunday and will then move to center field early next week. The 24-year-old went on the 10-day injured list back on July 8 with a strained right hamstring but could return to the Tigers late next week and play regularly against right-handed pitching. The former second-rounder in 2018 is worth considering as a waiver-wire pickup in deep-mixed leagues when he's on the cusp of a return for his power/speed profile. So far in 72 games in the big leagues since debuting in 2023, Meadows has struggled at the plate, slashing .191/.298/.335 with six home runs, 18 RBI and 12 runs scored in 242 plate appearances for the Tigers.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (hamstring) is scheduled to complete another baserunning session on Saturday and expects to begin a minor-league rehab assignment soon. Meadows continues to complete baseball activities daily as he recovers from a right-hamstring strain that he suffered in early July. The 24-year-old had his first baserunning session on Wednesday and should be cleared to begin a rehab assignment early next week if he avoids a setback with his hamstring on Saturday. The former second-round pick in 2018 has hit just .191/.298/.335 with six homers, 18 RBI and 12 steals in 72 big-league games since making his MLB debut in 2023, but his power/speed combination from the left side will make him attractive in at least deep-mixed leagues when he returns if he's playing regularly for Detroit.