Alex Presley RF FA Thu 6/8/17 9:54 AM
Alex Presley
RF FA
Presley is out of the lineup Thursday against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Presley typically sits against left-handed pitching, but he'll ride the pine with righty J.C. Ramirez on the mound for the opposing Angels. Andrew Romine will take his place in center field for the series finale.
Alex Presley RF FA Sun 6/4/17 10:27 AM
Alex Presley
RF FA
Presley is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Since being added to the 40-man roster last weekend in place of Tyler Collins, who was designated for assignment, Presley has taken control of the larger portion of a platoon in center field with JaCoby Jones. With a 5-for-15 mark at the plate and two stolen bases in five games, Presley looks to be fairly secure in his role, but he'll still hit the bench when opponents bring left-handers to the hill, as will be the case Sunday with southpaw David Holmberg starting for the White Sox.
Alex Presley RF FA Sat 6/3/17 9:32 PM
Alex Presley
RF FA
Presley went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a stolen base and three runs during Saturday's win over the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran journeyman has received just 17 plate appearances this season, and while he might carve out a fleeting role in the Detroit outfield, the 31-year-old Presley offers very limited fantasy upside. He posted a .252/.296/.381 slash line over 338 career games entering Saturday, after all.
Alex Presley RF FA Fri 6/2/17 3:35 PM
Alex Presley
RF FA
Presley is not in the lineup Friday against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Presley will receive a night off with southpaw Derek Holland taking the mound for Chicago. He should continue to act on the strong side of a platoon for now, although Mikie Mahtook will pick up a start Friday in his stead.
Alex Presley RF FA Tue 5/30/17 4:26 PM
Alex Presley
RF FA
Presley is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Royals, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
With southpaw Eric Skoglund taking the mound for Kansas City, Presley will head to the bench for a night off. JaCoby Jones will take over in center field for the evening.
Alex Presley RF FA Mon 5/29/17 3:58 PM
Alex Presley
RF FA
Presley will start in center field and bat eighth Monday against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Presley was added to the 40-man roster Sunday in place of the struggling Tyler Collins, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Manager Brad Ausmus immediately inserted Presley into the starting nine, and the outfielder responded with a 1-for-3 showing at the dish. With Presley in the lineup for a second straight day, it appears he could settle into the strong side of a platoon with either JaCoby Jones or Mikie Mahtook in center field for the time being. Presley is a .253 lifetime hitter in the big leagues and doesn't offer much of an impact as a base stealer at this stage of his career, so there won't be much fantasy upside to mine here if he maintains a semi-regular role in the outfield.
Alex Presley RF FA Sat 5/27/17 11:42 PM
Alex Presley
RF FA
Presley was called up from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, John Wagner of The Toledo Blade reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran outfielder will get his shot after starting the season at Triple-A, where he is slashing a disappointing .213/.278/.303 through 40 games. Presley spent most of last season with the Brewers, where he hit just .198 over 116 at-bats while serving mainly as a reserve outfielder. No corresponding move has been made yet, but he'll likely take the roster spot of Mikie Mahtook or Tyler Collins, both of whom are struggling to produce at the plate thus far. Don't expect too much production out of Presley, as he'll likely be taking on a reserve role in his return to the big leagues.
Alex Presley RF FA Wed 3/22/17 9:50 AM
Alex Presley
RF FA
Presley (elbow) will bat second and man right field in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Presley missed a couple days last week after he was hit on the elbow by a pitch, but he's been able to play in three games since then and will start again Wednesday. The veteran outfielder is on the outside looking in for an Opening Day roster spot, but his chances of breaking camp with the club have risen with both Tyler Collins (lat) and J.D. Martinez (foot) uncertain to be ready for the start of the season.
Alex Presley RF FA Thu 3/16/17 2:52 PM
Alex Presley
RF FA
Presley is out of the lineup again for the Tigers with a sore elbow, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
He was hit by a pitch on the right elbow in Wednesday's game, and apparently is still sore from the knock. It doesn't sound overly serious, but he should be considered day-to-day until the Tigers specify otherwise.
Alex Presley RF FA Mon 12/19/16 10:02 AM
Alex Presley
RF FA
Presley signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Monday, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old played 50 games in the big leagues last season with the Brewers and Tigers, supplying a meager .198/.269/.289 batting line. He finished the campaign with the Tigers' Triple-A affiliate in Toledo, and the organization apparently thought enough of him to bring him back for 2017. His minor-league deal includes an invite to spring training, where he'll look to win a role as a fourth or fifth outfielder for the big club.