AKIL BADDOO NEWS

Pushed off 40-man The Tigers designated Baddoo for assignment Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact With the signing of Alex Cobb becoming official Tuesday, the Tigers needed to create room on their 40-man roster, so Baddoo will end up as the roster casualty. Baddoo slashed just .137/.220/.301 in 31 big-league games last season, though his .758 OPS and 29 stolen bases in Triple-A could be enough to attract attention from another organization.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact With Jace Jung and Trey Sweeney joining the active roster, Baddoo was sent back to Toledo. Baddoo went 3-for-13 with an RBI double during his five-day stint with the Tigers.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors The Tigers recalled Baddoo from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Impact With Wenceel Perez (oblique) headed for the injured list, the Tigers will call upon Baddoo to make up for the lost depth in their outfield unit. The 25-year-old has gone just 7-for-60 in the majors this season, though he owns an .847 OPS in 75 plate appearances since being optioned to Triple-A on July 12.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Baddoo was called up Monday to replace Austin Meadows (hamstring) who's on the IL. After going 0-for-7 in three games after the promotion, Baddoo will surrender his active roster spot to Ryan Vilade.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Called up, starting Monday The Tigers recalled Baddoo from Triple-A Toledo on Monday. He'll start in left field and bat eighth in the Tigers' series opener versus the Guardians.

Impact Baddoo returns to Detroit's 26-man active roster as a replacement for Austin Meadows (hamstring), who was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Though Meadows had been operating as an everyday player for the brief time he was up with the big club, Baddoo projects to serve as a fourth outfielder behind primary starters Riley Greene, Wenceel Perez and Matt Vierling. Baddoo will crack the lineup Monday, however, while Vierling gets a day off.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to rejoin roster Baddoo is expected to be recalled prior to Monday's game against the Guardians, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact He was demoted last week in favor of Parker Meadows but is now in lined to take the roster spot of Meadows, who is headed to the 10-day injured list with a hamstring injury. Baddoo has managed just a .582 OPS during his time in the big leagues this season.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

Impact Baddoo has played sparingly lately and produced just a .582 OPS with the big club this season. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Parker Meadows.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Wednesday's lineup Baddoo is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Rangers.

Impact Baddoo has already started six games since being called up by Detroit last week, and he's gone 3-for-19 with a homer, two walks and seven strikeouts. Riley Greene, Matt Vierling and Zach McKinstry will start from left to right in the outfield Wednesday.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first homer of campaign Baddoo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-0 win against Boston on Thursday.

Impact Baddoo was called up from Triple-A on Wednesday to fill the roster spot of Kerry Carpenter (back), who is on the injured list. Baddoo got into both games of a doubleheader in his first game back in the majors and hit a sacrifice fly, which he topped with a fifth-inning long ball Thursday. Baddoo isn't going to be an everyday lineup replacement for Carpenter, but he should get occasional starts against right-handed hurlers.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches four times, swipes bag Baddoo went 1-for-1 with a triple, two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's victory over Cleveland while also drawing three walks.

Impact Baddoo walked and stole second in his first trip to the plate and later drove in two runs with a two-out triple in the bottom of the sixth to extend Detroit's lead. The left fielder would then add another two walks on the afternoon, giving him four free passes over his last two games. The stolen base was Baddoo's 13th of the season, with five of those coming in September, while the triple was the first in his 2023 campaign.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Baddoo isn't starting Thursday against the Royals.

Impact Baddoo will step out of the lineup for the final game of the Tigers' series against Kansas City as southpaw Cole Ragans starts on the mound for the Royals. Matt Vierling will move to left field while Andre Lipcius picks up a start at third base.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits 11th home run Baddoo hit a pinch-hit home run during his lone at-bat in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Royals.

Impact Baddoo provided some offense off the bench, though it's a bit concerning that he was out of the starting lineup in a matchup against veteran righty Zack Greinke. The Tigers have been eliminated from playoff contention, so they may mix and match their lineups the rest of the way to get a look at some different players, which could make Baddoo's playing time unpredictable over the final handful of games.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Baddoo is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Royals, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact It marks the third time in four games that Baddoo has been absent from the lineup, although this is the first time it's happened against a right-hander. Baddoo is hitless over his last six contests. Matt Vierling will handle left field.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting versus lefty Baddoo isn't in the Tigers' lineup Sunday versus Oakland.

Impact As lefty JP Sears prepares to start on the mound, the Tigers will keep the left-handed bat of Baddoo on the bench to start Sunday's contest. Andy Ibanez will start in left field and bat second.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Baddoo isn't in the Tigers' lineup Friday against the Athletics.

Impact Left-hander Ken Waldichuk is lined up to start Friday for the A's, so Baddoo will sit on the bench to begin the game. Andy Ibanez will start in left field instead and bat second.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting against lefty Baddoo isn't in the Tigers' lineup Tuesday agaisnt the Dodgers.

Impact Southpaw Caleb Ferguson will start Tuesday for Los Angeles, meaning the lefty-hitting Baddoo will remain on the bench to begin the game. Matt Vierling will shift to left field in Baddoo's place while Tyler Nevin starts at the hot corner.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Baddoo is absent from the lineup Sunday versus the Angels.

Impact Matt Vierling, Parker Meadows and Kerry Carpenter will start across the outfield for the Tigers as they match up against left-hander Reid Detmers. Baddoo has drawn only 10 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Baddoo is not in the lineup Friday against the Angels.

Impact Baddoo went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in the Tigers' defeat of the Reds on Thursday, but he'll take a seat Friday as Matt Vierling patrols left field. Parker Meadows is in center and Kerry Carpenter is in right.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits 10th home run Baddoo went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Reds.

Impact Baddoo went deep with a runner on in the fourth inning, giving him 10 home runs for the year. The outfielder has recorded 10 or more long balls in two of his three seasons with the Tigers, and each time he's also reached double figures in stolen bases. That's given him some fantasy appeal in deeper leagues, though his low batting average the last two years has put a dent in his value.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus left-hander Baddoo is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Cincinnati is throwing southpaw Brandon Williamson, so the left-handed hitting Baddoo will take a seat. Matt Vierling will occupy left field for the Tigers in the series opener.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting against lefty Baddoo isn't in the Tigers' lineup Thursday against the Yankees, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Impact With southpaw Carlos Rodon on the mound for the Yankees, the left-handed bat of Baddoo will take a seat to begin Thursday's game. Tyler Nevin will enter as Detroit's left fielder and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes 3-for-5 with 10th steal Baddoo went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's win over the White Sox.

Impact Baddoo recorded his second consecutive game with a stolen base, bringing his season-long total to double digits, and he notched his first three-hit game of the campaign. The 25-year-old outfielder now holds a slash line of .226/.313/.370 with nine home runs, 28 RBI, 35 runs, and 10 stolen bases across 92 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Baddoo is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the White Sox.

Impact Baddoo will remain on the bench for a second straight contest after he went 0-for-7 with a walk and four strikeouts while starting two games against the Yankees. Kerry Carpenter will start in right field while Miguel Cabrera enters the lineup at designated hitter and bats sixth in the opener with Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Thursday Baddoo is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Baddoo will hit the bench for the series finale after going 0-for-7 with four strikeouts and a walk while starting both of the past two contests. With Baddoo taking a seat, Kerry Carpenter will pick up a start in the corner outfield and open up the designated-hitter spot for Miguel Cabrera.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides offense Monday Baddoo hit a pinch-hit solo home run in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Baddoo didn't appear until the ninth inning but still managed to make an impact, slugging his ninth home run of the season for Detroit's only run of the night. The outfielder didn't get the start against a righty for the second day in a row, so his role may be shrinking with the recent arrival of top prospect Parker Meadows. Baddoo was already sitting most of the time against southpaws and now looks like more of a bench option, which cuts into his fantasy value.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE