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Booted from big-league camp The Tigers optioned Lee (oblique) to minor-league camp Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact It's unlikely he was going to make the Opening Day roster, anyway, but Lee's chances evaporated after he sustained a left oblique strain. The 23-year-old infielder could get a late start to the minor-league season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from WBC roster Lee was removed from Chinese Taipei's World Baseball Classic roster Wednesday due to a left oblique strain, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's unclear how or when Lee sustained the injury, but he will travel to Lakeland to undergo tests to determine the severity of the injury. He spent the entire 2025 season with Triple-A Toledo, where he slashed .248/.345/.414 with 22 steals (on 26 attempts), 14 home runs and 63 RBI in 579 plate appearances.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo exits spring training game after play at plate

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo has left an exhibition game because of right side abdominal discomfort

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Tigers should avoid veteran and give Hao-Yu Lee a chance at MLB level | Sporting News Lee deserves his shot.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Added to 40-man roster The Tigers selected Lee's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lee was one of five players added for Rule 5 protection. While Lee is not exactly an imposing presence in the batter's box at 5-foot-9, he has displayed admirable plate skills and enough power and speed to project as a major-league prospect. The infielder spent his age-22 season at Toledo, slashing .243/.342/.406 with 14 homers and 22 steals across 579 plate appearances.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE