AUSTIN MEADOWS NEWS

Starting up rehab assignment Meadows (Achilles) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Meadows was cleared for game action after he was involved in agility drills as part of a full on-field workout Tuesday, per Beck. The outfielder initially landed on the injured list July 17 following a positive COVID-19 test, but he made a full recovery from the illness a week later and has since been working his way back from strains of his left and right Achilles' tendons. The Tigers haven't indicated how long Meadows' rehab assignment might last, but if he looks good in his initial game for Toledo on Wednesday, it's conceivable that he could be activated from the IL at some point this weekend.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out with Achilles strains Meadows (illness) was transferred from the COVID-19 injured list to the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to strains in his left and right Achilles.

Impact The 27-year-old recently cleared the COVID-19 protocols and reported to Triple-A Toledo for workouts over the weekend before beginning a rehab assignment there, but he'll instead shift to the traditional injured list due to injuries with both Achilles. The severity of the issues remain unclear, but it's yet another hurdle for Meadows who has already been limited to only 36 games this season.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Detroit News Until Austin Meadows gets healthy, stays healthy and returns to form, we cringe every time Isaac Paredes puts one in the seats.

JUNE 27, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Clears protocol, rehab stint on tap Meadows (illness) cleared the COVID-19 protocols and will report to Triple-A Toledo for workouts this weekend before beginning a rehab assignment, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Meadows landed on the COVID-19 injured list last week after testing positive for the virus, and he'll see some game action in the minors before rejoining the big-league club. Assuming all goes well with Toledo, the 27-year-old could be back with the Tigers for next weekend's three-game series against the Royals.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paredes' 3 homers lift Rays 5-4, Yanks' 3rd loss in 20 games

Isaac Paredes homered in his first three at-bats and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees 5-4, handing New York only its third loss in 20 games

JUNE 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Tests positive for COVID-19 Meadows will be placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday after testing positive for the virus, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Meadows was a late scratch from Friday's lineup, and he'll be forced to isolate from the team after testing positive for COVID-19. The 27-year-old will be eligible to rejoin the team as soon as he clears the league's health and safety protocols, but the Tigers will select the contract of prospect Riley Greene, who will make his major-league debut Saturday against the Rangers.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Friday's lineup Meadows was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Rangers for an undisclosed reason, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Meadows was slated to start in right field and bat cleanup Friday but was ultimately removed from the lineup several hours before first pitch. It's not yet clear whether he's dealing with an injury or whether he'll be available off the bench, but Victor Reyes will shift to right field while Willi Castro enters the lineup in center.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rests Thursday Meadows is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Meadows has managed a .185/.290/.259 slash line in his eight starts since returning from a stint on the 10-day injured list earlier this month due to a case of vertigo, but that meager production may actually make him one of the better performers in an anemic Detroit lineup. Even so, Meadows will get some routine maintenance Thursday, as the Tigers roll out an outfield consisting of Robbie Grossman, Willi Castro and Victor Reyes.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in return Meadows (vertigo) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a 5-3 win Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

Impact Meadows returned from the injured-list and started in right field, batting fifth. It was his first game since May 15. He may have been a bit rusty as he struck out twice after whiffing only 14 times in his first 116 plate appearances. The 27-year-old remains in search of his first home run as a Tiger.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 7, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Back from IL The Tigers reinstated Meadows (vertigo) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Meadows is ready to rejoin the Tigers after he completed a four-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Toledo last week in which he went 2-for-13 with a home run and two walks. With Meadows exhibiting no symptoms of vertigo in his return to action for the Triple-A club, he should quickly settle back into an everyday role with the Tigers.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yanks top Tigers 5-4, 39-15 at 1/3 mark, best since 2001 Ms

Josh Donaldson hit a 10th-inning sacrifice fly, and the New York Yankees came from behind twice to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 to reach the one-third mark of the season at 39-15, t...

JUNE 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Yanks' Cole loses perfect game night after Taillon's bid

Gerrit Cole pitched perfectly into the seventh inning a night after teammate Jameson Taillon lost his bid in the eighth, Aaron Judge homered and had four hits on his bobblehead nig...

JUNE 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Missing weekend series in New York Meadows (vertigo) isn't on track to return from the 10-day injured list during the Tigers' series in New York with the Yankees this weekend, but he could be activated ahead of Tues...

Impact According to Jason Beck of MLB.com, manager A.J. Hinch said Meadows felt great and was symptom-free following his first rehab game Wednesday with Triple-A Toledo, but the Tigers apparently want him to get in some more work in the minors before bringing him back on the 26-man roster. Meadows has been on the shelf since May 16 after experiencing symptoms of vertigo.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reporting to Triple-A for rehab Meadows (vertigo) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact After he received clearance to resume baseball activities last week at the Tigers' spring training facility in Florida, Meadows avoided any setbacks in his recovery from vertigo and will now advance to game action. The Tigers will likely want to have Meadows play more than one game in the minors before activating him from the 10-day injured list, but he should be ready to go at some point during Detroit's upcoming five-game, two-city road trip. After the Tigers wrap up their homestand this week, the team will head to New York to begin a series with the Yankees on Friday.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gearing up for rehab assignment Meadows (illness) is expected to start his rehab assignment in the coming days, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Meadows has been away from the team since May 16 while dealing with vertigo, but manager A.J. Hinch believes that he could start a rehab assignment as soon as Wednesday. Prior to heading to the 10-day injured list, the outfielder had produced a .267 average with 11 RBI and nine runs over 101 at-bats, but he has yet to hit a homer this season. The lack of power could have been a result of the vertigo and once healthy, Meadows will look to go deep for the first time in 2022.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to baseball work Meadows resumed baseball activities at Lakeland this week and has yet to experience vertigo symptoms, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was shut down after landing on the injured list May 16 with vertigo, but he's been able to hit off a high-velocity pitching machine and do some running this week. Meadows clearly still has significant work to do before beginning a rehab assignment and returning from the injured list, but restarting baseball work is a step in the right direction.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No timeline for return Manager A.J. Hinch said Sunday there's no update on Meadows' (vertigo) status and that the team is "very concerned with what's going on," Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old landed on the injured list early last week after experiencing dizziness, light-headedness and nausea, and he continues to recover at his home in Florida. Meadows won't be activated when first eligible this week, and it's unclear when he may be able to rejoin the team.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paredes homers twice, Rodriguez leaves early, Rays win 6-1

Isaac Paredes homered twice against his former teammates to double his career big league total, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1 on an afternon Eduardo Rodrig...

MAY 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Rays and Tigers meet in series rubber match

Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Detroit Tigers are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

MAY 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Castro homers in 9th, Tigers top Rays 3-2 for 4th straight

Harold Castro hit his first home run of the year with two outs in the ninth inning, a tiebreaking shot that sent the Detroit Tigers past the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 for their season-bes...

MAY 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Officially heads to IL The Tigers placed Meadows (vertigo) on the 10-day injured list Monday.

Impact Manager A.J. Hinch already noted after Sunday's win over the Orioles that Meadows and fellow outfielder Victor Reyes (quadriceps) were ticketed for the IL, but the Tigers waited a day to make the transactions official. Daz Cameron was called up from Triple-A Toledo to help restore some depth in the outfield, but the Tigers are likely to proceed with Robbie Grossman, Willi Castro and Derek Hill as their everyday outfielders while Meadows is sidelined.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers try to continue win streak, play the Rays

The Detroit Tigers seek to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays

MAY 16, 2022 • Associated Press

The Detroit News While Austin Meadows' homecoming is on hold, Alex Faedo will pitch in his hometown for the first time as a big-leaguer.

MAY 15, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM