Parker Meadows
Bats: LThrows: RAge: 26Season: 2025
2025 Season Stats
AVG
.206
OPS
0.586
HR
4
RBI
16
R
22
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DET • Outfielder • #22
about 1 month ago
Meadows smacked a one-out single off of right-hander Slade Cecconi in the third inning, advanced to third on a single by Gleyber Torres and scored the game’s first run on an RBI double off the bat of Kerry Carpenter. He also reached on a bunt single that was supposed to be a sacrifice in the seventh inning, but Eric Sabrowski didn’t have enough urgency and Meadows burnt down the line to beat it out, sparking a four-run rally for the Tigers. Expect him to continue hitting out of the bottom spot in the Tigers’ lineup after how well it worked for them on Thursday.
DET • Outfielder • #22
about 1 month ago
It’s the same nine for Detroit, but most guys are moving up a spot with Meadows going from first to last. The exceptions are Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene; they remain fourth and fifth, respectively, with the slumping Wenceel Pérez jumping from sixth to third.
DET • Outfielder • #22
about 2 months ago
Meadows was replaced by Andy Ibáñez with a lefty on the mound in the seventh. He’s been the Tigers’ best hitter since coming off the IL on Sept. 5, going 12-for-35 with two homers in 10 games, and he’s been leading off against righties as a result. Still, he needs to get even hotter to avoid being replaced against left-handed relievers.
DET • Outfielder • #22
2 months ago
Meadows also had three hits and a homer Tuesday, so he’s 6-for-13 with two homers, six RBI, three walks and no strikeouts since coming off the injured list. If feels like he’ll be the Tigers’ center fielder against right-handers the rest of the way, making him of use in deeper formats.
DET • Outfielder • #22
2 months ago
Meadows got the Tigers on the board and evened the scored at two runs apiece with his 391-foot (107.1 mph EV) two-run blast off of Will Warren in the fifth inning. He then delivered a go-ahead RBI single and scored as Colt Keith was plunked with the bases loaded during a nine-run uprising in the seventh inning. With his three-hit attack. the 25-year-old outfielder is now slashing .216/.291/.351 with four homers, 14 RBI and three stolen bases in his first 148 plate appearances on the season.
DET • Outfielder • #22
2 months ago
Meadows made a statement in his return from the injured list on Friday, launching the very first pitch that he saw from Shane Smith for a game-tying, 385-foot (106.1 mph EV) two-run shot to right field. He also made an outstanding diving catch in center field. The 25-year-old defensive wizard made a major impact in the Tigers’ playoff push during the 2024 season and if Friday was any indication, he’s ready to make some noise in 2025 as well.
DET • Outfielder • #22
2 months ago
Tonight, at least, it seems that the Tigers will play with 14 position players and 12 pitchers. Meadows, who missed five weeks with a quad strain, will contend for starts in center field against righties. Wenceel Pérez and Javier Báez have been sharing time there, with Pérez also getting starts in right. Justyn-Henry Malloy could be sent down when the Tigers go back to 13 pitchers.
DET • Outfielder • #22
2 months ago
Meadows has been on the IL with a quad strain since July 28, so the Tigers are going to want to see him play the field for back-to-back full games before they bring him back. However, it’s nice to see the 25-year-old controlling the strike zone and making good contact. His 2025 season has been mostly lost due to injury, but he could help fantasy teams in the final month of the season.
DET • Outfielder • #22
3 months ago
Meadows has been out since late July recovering from a right quad strain. He’s the type of power/speed combo outfielder that can make a difference in deeper fantasy leagues if he gets hot down the home stretch.
Source: Evan Petzold
DET • Outfielder • #22
3 months ago
Meadows has been on the IL since July 28th and has struggled with injuries throughout the year, also missing the first few months of the season with a nerve issue in his arm. Meadows will have “an important running test” during this current series with the Athletics and, if that goes well, could start a rehab assignment later this week.
Source: MLB.com
DET • Outfielder • #22
3 months ago
Meadows hit the injured list last week with a right quad strain, so it’s an encouraging sign that he’s back up and running again, literally. The 25-year-old center fielder might be able to return without a rehab assignment if he checks all of the metaphorical boxes in the coming days.
Source: Evan Petzold
DET • Outfielder • #22
4 months ago
Meadows has underperformed this season relative to some fantasy managers’ lofty preseason expectations, batting .200/.270/.296 with two homers and three steals in 137 plate appearances over 38 games. There is no timetable for the 25-year-old center fielder’s return at the moment, but he figures to be facing a multi-week absence given the nature of the injury.
DET • Outfielder • #22
4 months ago
Meadows has underperformed this season relative to some fantasy managers’ lofty preseason expectations, batting .200/.270/.296 with two homers and three steals in 137 plate appearances over 38 games. There is no timetable for the 25-year-old center fielder’s return at the moment, but he figures to be facing a multi-week absence given the nature of the injury.
DET • Outfielder • #22
4 months ago
Meadows smacked a double off of Max Scherzer in the third inning and then rode home on a three-run blast by Gleyber Torres. The 25-year-old outfielder also singled and scored during the team’s seven-run uprising in the eighth inning. He has had a rough year at the dish since returning from the injured list, slashing just .200/.270/.296 with two homers, nine RBI, three stolen bases and a 40/12 K/BB ratio through his first 137 plate appearances.
DET • Outfielder • #22
4 months ago
Meadows will get a break with southpaw Eric Lauer on the mound for Toronto. Matt Vierling will get the start in center and hit fifth while Meadows rests.
Source: MLB.com
DET • Outfielder • #22
5 months ago
With the Tigers’ lineup finally healthy for the most part, you’re going to start seeing more days off for regulars in the lineup as manager A.J. Hinch attempts to work everybody in. Meadows has struggled since his return from the injured list, slashing a disappointing .181/.263/.319 with a pair of homers, seven RBI and two stolen bases in 80 plate appearances. Matt Vierling will start in Meadows’ place in center field on Saturday.
DET • Outfielder • #22
5 months ago
Meadows is hitting just .172 in 19 games with 18 strikeouts and eight walks, but the Tigers are confident enough in him to play him against lefties and keep him in the lineup. Fantasy managers should also maintain the faith in Meadows, who remains an intriguing power/speed option in the outfield.
DET • Outfielder • #22
5 months ago
Meadows has gotten off to a slow start this season, slashing .172/.262/.345 with two home runs and seven RBI. However, he did miss three months with a nerve issue in his arm, so some rust should be expected. He came into today with a 90.3 mph average exit velocity and 7.7 percent barrel rate, with an above-average swinging strike rate and contact rate. His defense is going to keep him in the lineup, so we expect him to continue rounding into form. Don’t give up on him yet.
DET • Outfielder • #22
5 months ago
It doesn’t seem like a good sign that the Tigers had fellow left-handed hitter Colt Keith hit in Meadows’ place against a right-hander, but it’s understandable, given that Meadows is just 6-for-42 since coming off the injured list. The good news is that Meadows’ exit velocity numbers are actually better than usual; he came into the day a 92.3 mph average exit velocity, a .262 xBA and a .499 xSLG. His defense will help keep him in the lineup until his luck changes on offense.
DET • Outfielder • #22
5 months ago
It appears to be just a routine night off for the 25-year-old outfielder, though the timing is odd with a right-hander on the mound and after Meadows slugged his first home run of the season during Thursday’s victory over the Orioles. Wenceel Perez will start in his place in center field and will bat sixth for the Tigers against Nick Martinez and the Reds on Friday evening.
Source: MLB
DET • Outfielder • #22
5 months ago
Meadows capped off a four-run uprising in the fourth inning with a 392-foot (105.5 mph EV) three-run shot off of Orioles’ right-hander Dean Kremer. The 25-year-old outfielder struck out in each of his other two at-bats, finishing the night 1-for-4. He’s off to a slow start at the dish since returning from the injured list, slashing .171/.275/.343 with one homer, three RBI and a pair of stolen bases in his first 40 plate appearances.
DET • Outfielder • #22
5 months ago
Meadows finds himself atop Detroit’s potent lineup for the fifth time in six contests since returning earlier this week from the injured list. The 25-year-old speedster has yet to heat up at the dish, going just 2-for-12 with a pair of extra-base hits and one steal through four games, but he’s walked four times and only struck out three times during that span. He figures to continue leading off for the Tigers, especially against right-handed pitching.
Source: MLB.com
DET • Outfielder • #22
5 months ago
Meadows takes a seat after 2-for-8 with a pair of extra-base hits and one steal in two games since returning earlier this week from a two-month absence to open the year due to a nerve-related issue in his upper-right arm. The 25-year-old outfielder showed some really promising signs late last year when he made a midseason swing adjustment at Triple-A Toledo that helped unlock his power/speed combo potential. He should be rostered in all fantasy formats, even if he’s going to cede the occasional start to someone like Javier Báez, who is in center field on Wednesday night, a couple times per-week.
Source: MLB.com
DET • Outfielder • #22
5 months ago
The Tigers were definitely missing that. Meadows, who hit leadoff, is hardly a lock to excel right away here after missing two months with a nerve issue in his arm, but he looked the part tonight. His double was hit 109.2 mph, which was barely lower than his career max at 110.0.
DET • Outfielder • #22
5 months ago
Meadows is in center field and leading off on Monday night against the White Sox in his highly-anticipated season debut. It’ll be interesting to see where he consistently bats in the order; he figured to be the Tigers’ leadoff man against righties before getting hurt this spring and missing the first two months with a nerve problem in his arm. For now, though, he’ll probably hit lower in the order on occasion, and he’ll likely sit against some lefties. Wenceel Pérez and Javier Báez will both likely lose playing time with Meadows back, but the Tigers will still do playing of mixing and matching. Meadows should eventually be helpful in mixed leagues, but it might take a little while as he works to reestablish himself.
DET • Outfielder • #22
5 months ago
The dynamic 25-year-old outfielder will meet the Tigers in Chicago and go through one final evaluation before being activated from the injured list. After missing almost the entirety of spring training, Meadows played in eight games on his minor league rehab assignment, slashing .259/.394/.556 with a homer, five RBI, one stolen base and an 8/6 K/BB ratio in 33 plate appearances while logging 37 innings in center field. It sounds like fantasy managers should expect Meadows back early next week.
Source: Evan Petzold
DET • Outfielder • #22
5 months ago
It sounds like that may be the final major hurdle that the dynamic 25-year-old outfielder needs to clear before he’s able to rejoin the Tigers. If all goes well with those two games, it sounds like there’s a chance that he could be activated from the injured list and make his 2025 debut at some point early next week. If he’s hanging around on the waiver wire in any shallow leagues, now would be the time to pounce.
Source: Chris McCosky