Daz Cameron RF FA Fri 1/29/21 5:39 PM
Daz Cameron
RF FA
Cameron, who left the Puerto Rican Winter League with an arm injury, appears healthy and is expected to be ready for spring training, the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
He'll fight for at-bats in the Tigers outfield, and while he isn't guaranteed anything, it's not like JaCoby Jones, Victor Reyes and Robbie Grossman are insurmountable obstacles, either.
Daz Cameron RF FA Mon 1/4/21 1:26 PM
Daz Cameron
RF FA
Cameron went to Florida to have his sore right arm examined Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cameron had been playing in the Puerto Rican Winter League but had only appeared in two games (going hitless in both) before the arm troubles popped up. Whether or not the issue will affect him heading into the 2021 season remains to be seen.
Daz Cameron RF FA Tue 9/22/20 11:41 PM
Daz Cameron
RF FA
Cameron went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4, 10-inning loss to the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Batting ninth, Cameron provided some punch from the bottom of the order. The 23-year-old rookie is still batting just .154, though he does now have two multi-hit performances across his last three starts, and he should continue to get regular playing time in the final week of the season.
Daz Cameron RF FA Sat 9/19/20 11:59 PM
Daz Cameron
RF FA
Cameron went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in Saturday's 5-2 win over Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Cameron came into the contest batting just .071 on the season, so it was nice to see the 23-year-old contribute two hits for the first time in his MLB career. He should continue to see playing time down the stretch as the Tigers' playoff chances fade and they look toward the 2021 season.
Daz Cameron RF FA Sat 9/19/20 3:57 PM
Daz Cameron
RF FA
Cameron is starting in right field and batting ninth in Saturday's game against Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Cameron was on the bench for two of the last three contests but will return to the lineup Saturday. The youngster is struggling in his first taste of the majors, as he's gone just 2-for-28 with 11 strikeouts through his first nine games, but the Tigers figure to be patient with the 23-year-old as they plan for 2021 and beyond.
Daz Cameron RF FA Fri 9/18/20 2:38 PM
Daz Cameron
RF FA
Cameron is not in the lineup Friday against the Indians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cameron is 1-for-27 through his first eight big-league appearances and will head to the bench for the second time in the past three games. Harold Castro starts in right field for the Tigers.
Daz Cameron RF FA Wed 9/16/20 2:52 PM
Daz Cameron
RF FA
Cameron is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Cameron will cede his spot in the lineup to Travis Demeritte, who will pick up a start in left field. The rookie outfielder started in each of his first seven games since his Sept. 9 callup, going 1-for-24 with one walk against 10 strikeouts.
Daz Cameron RF FA Fri 9/11/20 11:42 PM
Daz Cameron
RF FA
Cameron went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's 4-3 loss to the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Since making his MLB debut Wednesday, Cameron had gone 0-for-9, so it was nice to see him collect his first MLB hit and RBI. The 23-year-old is one of Detroit's top prospects, and the Tigers will likely want to take a long look at him during the rest of the abbreviated 2020 season.
Daz Cameron RF FA Wed 9/9/20 10:05 AM
Daz Cameron
RF FA
Cameron was recalled by the Tigers and is starting in right field while batting seventh Wednesday against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
The son of former big leaguer Mike Cameron, Daz is a similar player, offering above-average raw power and plus speed that aids him on the bases and while patrolling the outfield -- he can play all three spots. Cameron stalled in two seasons at Triple-A and was slowed this summer after contracting COVID-19, but since he is already on the 40-man roster, it's not surprising that the Tigers want to see what he looks like against big-league pitching over the final two-plus weeks. Even when he has struggled with strikeouts, Cameron has taken his walks in the minors, so he could chip in some steals down the stretch even if he struggles to do damage at the plate.
Daz Cameron RF FA Mon 8/31/20 2:50 PM
Daz Cameron
RF FA
Cameron is on the COVID-19 injured list but is just days away from completing his "rehab," Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The giveaway that Cameron is on the COVID-19 IL is that the Tigers' 40-man roster is currently at 41 players; players on the COVID-19 IL do not count as being on the 40-man roster. Once he's healthy, it's possible Cameron could make his MLB debut this season, as the Tigers may want to evaluate him against MLB pitching.