As the Detroit Tigers enter May with a 16-16 record, currently sitting in second place in the AL Central, let's take a trip to the past. We don't have to go far, as this past journey will bring us to before the 2026 season got underway in the first place.
The Detroit Tigers actually saw quite a bit of turnover in their roster from 2024 to 2025 as they brought in players they thought could help them win a World Series.
One of the biggest stories in the first half of the Detroit TIgers season was the bounce-back of Javier Baez, who had moved to center field. He started the All-Star game there, but he has struggled in the second half.
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
The Detroit Tigers made a shocking announcement on Monday as they placed outfielder Parker Meadows on the 60-day injured list because of the nerve issue in his throwing arm.
The Detroit Tigers provided some disappointing injury news on outfielder Parker Meadows on Saturday. Per Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic on social media: Parker Meadows recently underwent a nerve conduction test in Phoenix.
Parker Meadows, who is dealing with a nerve issue in his arm, is making progress for the Detroit Tigers but his availability for Opening Day is certainly in question.
After a battling a mysterious nerve issue in his arm this spring, Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows says that he's hopeful he can still be ready for Opening Day, which is March 27.
The Detroit Tigers have shut down outfielder Parker Meadows from throwing because of an arm issue, leading to uncertainty about his availability for Opening Day.
The Detroit Tigers have shut down center fielder Parker Meadows with a nerve issue in his arm. As a result, his status for Opening Day is now in doubt.
Update, Monday AM: Meadows is set to undergo further testing on his ailing arm, according to Chris McCosky. He's dealing with a biceps issue. We had heard on Sunday that this wasn't a big deal, but the further testing would suggest maybe it's bigger than originally thought.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows is nursing a triceps injury early in camp, but it's not seen as anything serious. Per Chris McCosky on social media: Parker Meadows tweaked something in his biceps on a throw Saturday.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows made some awesome team history on Wednesday with his single in the first inning of Game 3 of the ALDS. Hitting against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Alex Cobb in the bottom half of the frame, Meadows singled to right center field.
According to a report in the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Tigers are going to option struggling slugger Parker Meadows to Triple-A before Tuesday's game.
Pitchers and catchers will be reporting to spring training in about two weeks but a slow offseason means there are still plenty of free agents out there.
Rays manager Kevin Cash said Austin Meadows could miss the playoffs due to an oblique strain he suffered in the first game of a doubleheader versus the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday.