OUTAustin Meadows
LF/RF FA
Fri 11/17/23 9:29 PM

Meadows (personal) was non-tendered by the Tigers on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Meadows appeared in only six games for Detroit in 2023 -- none after the first week of April -- because of anxiety issues. It's unclear what the future holds for the 28-year-old outfielder.

OUTAustin Meadows
LF/RF FA
Mon 10/2/23 12:52 PM

Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said Monday that he hasn't talked with Meadows (personal) "in a few months," Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Meadows hasn't played anywhere since early April, as he's been away from the team for several months while dealing with anxiety. "We're going to explore what the path forward is," Harris said. "I don't have any answers on that. I hope he's doing well. I've got to reconnect with him. That's going to be a priority for us in October." Meadows is eligible for salary arbitration for a final time this offseason but seems likely to be non-tendered. He will turn 29 in May.

OUTAustin Meadows
LF/RF FA
Sat 9/9/23 6:35 PM

Meadows (personal) will not return to the Tigers this season, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Meadows has been on the injured list since early April due to anxiety. He's been away from the team for the last several months, and there's no longer time for him to ramp back into game shape.

OUTAustin Meadows
LF/RF FA
Sat 8/5/23 12:06 PM

Manager A.J. Hinch said Saturday that Meadows (personal) continues to receive treatment for his anxiety and has yet to resume baseball activities, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old has been sidelined since early April and remains without a timeline for his return. Meadows will likely need a lengthy buildup period and rehab assignment once he's taking part in baseball work, so he likely won't be back this season until at least September.

OUTAustin Meadows
LF/RF FA
Thu 6/15/23 5:57 PM

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday that Meadows (personal) is continuing his treatment in Florida, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Meadows has been on the injured list since April 7 while dealing with anxiety and was staying in Detroit prior to the Tigers' last road trip. It remains unknown when Meadows will return, but it's possible the Tigers opt to send him on a rehab assignment before bringing him back on the big-league roster.

OUTAustin Meadows
LF/RF FA
Mon 5/1/23 6:09 PM

Meadows (anxiety) was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list by Detroit on Monday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Meadows has been on the injured list since April 7 while dealing with anxiety, and there's no timetable for when the outfielder will return to the club. The procedural move clears room on the 40-man roster for Braden Bristo with Bristo being claimed off waivers by the Tigers from the Rays.

OUTAustin Meadows
LF/RF FA
Fri 4/14/23 6:59 PM

Meadows (anxiety) was at Comerica Park on Friday for an on-field workout with his teammates, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Meadows went on the 10-day injured list last weekend due to anxiety and it's unclear when he might feel ready to return to live games, but Tigers manager A.J. Hinch was encouraged by his presence. "We'll continue to monitor his progress and see what's next for him," Hinch said Friday. "We don't have a plan set in place, other than this is a good sign that he's able to get back to the ballpark and get some baseball work done."

OUTAustin Meadows
LF/RF FA
Sat 4/8/23 3:46 PM

Meadows was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Tigers on Saturday with anxiety.
EDGE Analysis
In a statement released by Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris, the Tigers "fully support Austin's decision to step away from the team and prioritize his mental health." Akil Baddoo was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to replace Meadows on the big-league roster.

OUTAustin Meadows
LF/RF FA
Tue 4/4/23 4:37 PM

Meadows out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Houston.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Meadows had started each of his team's first four games but will take a seat Tuesday as the Astros bring left-hander Framber Valdez to the hill. Eric Haase replaces Meadows in left field.

OUTAustin Meadows
LF/RF FA
Thu 3/30/23 10:59 PM

Meadows went 3-for-4 with a double in Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Meadows had half of Detroit's hits as Shane McClanahan mostly cruised through the lineup. The Tigers may struggle all season to generate offense, which could limit the fantasy upside of Meadows. Still, it's good to see the outfielder get off to a strong start, and he may be able to move up in the order in the near future after hitting sixth on Thursday.