Detroit Tigers Make Big Parker Meadows, Justyn-Henry Malloy Announcement Monday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nick Meyer | Last updated Jun 2, 2025 5:31 PM ET

The Detroit Tigers have jumped out to an MLB best start to the 2025 season with a record of 39-21 headed toward the All-Star break.

Manager AJ Hinch's team took two of three games from the Kansas City Royals over the weekend and now appear on the verge of getting the entire band back together judging by Monday's news.

The Tigers' social media account announced the return of a fan favorite along with the designation of another well known player back to Triple-A Toledo, a pair of news items that were well received by fans of the team.

"OF Parker Meadows has been activated off of the 60-day injured list," the Tigers PR X account wrote on Monday.

"INF/OF Justyn-Henry Malloy was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following yesterday's game.

"To make room for Meadows on the 40-man roster, RHP Ryan Cusick has been designated for assignment."

OF Parker Meadows has been activated off of the 60-day injured list.

INF/OF Justyn-Henry Malloy was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following yesterday’s game.

To make room for Meadows on the 40-man roster, RHP Ryan Cusick has been designated for assignment.
— Tigers PR (@DetroitTigersPR) June 2, 2025

The Tigers' athletic center fielder Meadows turned heads during a recent rehab assignment, showing off his power at the plate.

At 6-foot-5, 205 pounds with plus-speed, Meadows has the ability to get to fly balls that other players on the Tigers roster simply cannot.

He hit .244 last season with nine home runs and 28 RBI during the Tigers' Wild Card playoff run and will join a team that has been coming into its own lately under Hinch's guidance.

Malloy had an average of .215 with one home run and 16 RBI before yesterday's demotion while Cusick was claimed off waivers from the Oakland Athletics and made one appearance with the Mud Hens before his designation.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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