James Outman - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Shifting to bench for series finale Outman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Impact Outman drew starts in center field in the first two games of the series, but after going 0-for-6 with five strikeouts between those contests, he'll hit the bench for the finale. Matt Vierling will take Outman's spot in the Detroit outfield and will bat seventh.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hits first 2026 home run Outman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Guardians.

Impact Playing in his first game with Detroit after getting claimed off waivers from the Twins on Thursday, Outman wasted little time in hitting his first home run with his new team as well as his first long ball of the season. The outfielder mostly struggled in Minnesota, posting a .156/.229/.250 slash line across 70 plate appearances. Outman will now get a chance to turn things around with the Tigers, though it remains to be seen what his role ultimately will be, and he's likely behind Matt Vierling for center field playing time, at least for now.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

James Outman Makes Good First Impression in Tigers Debut James Outman played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins before being claimed off of waivers by the Detroit Tigers.

JUNE 13 • SI.COM

Tanner Bibee wins 2nd straight start to propel Guardians over Tigers 3-2

Tanner Bibee won his second straight start and had eight strikeouts as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 to snap a four-game losing streak

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Tigers' James Outman creates franchise history in debut | Sporting News Detroit's new player became the 23rd player to homer in his first plate appearance with the franchise since 1920.

JUNE 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tigers shake up outfield, bullpen with roster additions CLEVELAND -- The Tigers, on the verge of a rotation shakeup with Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize returning from the injured list over the next c...

JUNE 12 • MLB.COM

Twins' James Outman move is yet another mark against Dodgers' inconsistent player development James Outman was just DFA'd by the Minnesota Twins, and has become the latest example of a fallen Los Angeles Dodgers prospect who's hit roc...

JUNE 11 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Former Dodgers Castoff James Outman Finds New Home in MLB After being cut from one American League Central squad, former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Outman has landed with another.

JUNE 11 • SI.COM

Tigers claim former Dodgers rookie of the year candidate from Twins The Detroit Tigers have claimed James Outman off waivers from the Minnesota Twins as his fall from Los Angeles Dodgers' grace continues.

JUNE 11 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Claimed by Detroit The Tigers claimed Outman off waivers from the Twins on Thursday.

Impact Outman was booted off the Twins' 40-man roster Saturday after slashing .156/.229/.250 across 70 plate appearances, but he'll now find a new home with Detroit. The 29-year-old doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, so he'll claim a spot on the big-league roster upon joining the Tigers, though he'll likely serve primarily as a bench outfielder. Javier Baez (ankle) was transferred to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Twins recall former top prospect Royce Lewis from Triple-A

The Minnesota Twins recalled infielder Royce Lewis from Triple-A St. Paul less than three weeks after the former No. 1 draft pick was sent down to work on his swing mechanics and p...

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Twins recall Lewis from Triple-A; Outman DFA'd The Twins recalled former No. 1 overall pick Royce Lewis from Triple-A St. Paul. In a corresponding move, outfielder James Outman was design...

JUNE 6 • MLB.COM

DFA'd by Twins The Twins designated Outman for assignment Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.

Impact Outman's playing time has been reduced significantly since late May, and he'll now officially lose his place on the active and 40-man rosters to make room for Royce Lewis, who was recalled from Triple-A on Saturday. The 29-year-old has slashed just .156/.229/.250 across 70 plate appearances in the majors this season.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

How Are Michael Conforto, Dustin May, James Outman, Other Former Dodgers Doing in 2026? A check in on how a handful of former Los Angeles Dodgers are doing with their new teams in 2026.

JUNE 1 • SI.COM

Playing time drying up Outman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Outman made seven consecutive starts in the outfield from May 14 through May 20, but he's seen his playing time fall by the wayside since Byron Buxton moved past the sore hip flexor that had kept him out of the lineup for five consecutive games. Buxton has been limited primarily to the designated-hitter role over the last two weeks, but the Twins have been leaning more frequently on Kody Clemens rather than Outman to replace him in the outfield lately. Outman will remain on the bench Sunday for the eighth time in 10 games.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for banged-up Buxton Outman will start in center field and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Astros.

Impact Outman will make his fifth consecutive start Monday, but he'll likely be headed to a bench role if Byron Buxton (hip) avoids a stint on the injured list and returns to the lineup within the next couple days. Though he's been on the roster all season, Outman has logged just 48 plate appearances, slashing .178/.229/.289 with zero home runs and four stolen bases.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Chourio hits go-ahead homer, makes run-saving catch to lead Brewers past Twins 2-1

Jackson Chourio hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning and made a run-saving catch in the seventh, Logan Henderson struck out seven in five innings and the Milwaukee Brewers...

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Zebby Matthews pitches Twins past Marlins 9-1 with 7 shutout innings in his season debut

Zebby Matthews threw seven scoreless innings in his season debut as the Minnesota Twins beat the Miami Marlins 9-1 to win consecutive series for the first time in a month

MAY 14 • Associated Press

How Are Michael Conforto, James Outman, Dustin May, Other Former Dodgers Doing in 2026? Two Dodgers mainstays of the last two seasons remain unsigned as free agents, while one who struggled mightily last year is thriving for a N...

APRIL 16 • SI.COM

Unexpected Twins performer is probably going to squeeze James Outman off roster The Twins have a decision to make when Royce Lewis returns from the IL.

APRIL 16 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

James Outman's spiral after Dodgers' 2023 campaign needs to be studied After Andy Pages' historic struggles during the playoffs last October, his resurgence at the start of this season has carried the Los Angele...

APRIL 8 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Twins' roster move just put pressure on James Outman to perform early in 2026 Outman will be on the Twins' Opening Day roster. But he could quickly find himself on waivers if he has a slow start to the season.

MARCH 23 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Set to stick around for Opening Day Outman appears to be set to make the the Twins' Opening Day roster.

Impact Outman entered the spring in competition with Alan Roden for the final spot on Minnesota's roster, and after Roden was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Outman appears to have made the cut. The outfielder has batted .220 with two home runs, six RBI, seven runs scored, and a team-high seven stolen bases over 41 at-bats during 17 contests so far during spring training. Roden produced a more impressive .302 average over 43 at-bats during 15 games, but the 26-year-old still had a minor-league option while Outman did not, likely a driving force in Minnesota's decision to stick with the latter for now.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

In OF mix with hot spring Outman is hitting .280 (7-for-25) with two home runs and six stolen bases this spring. He remains in the mix to win a spot on the major league roster though the outfield competitio...

Impact Outman is out of minor league options which could help his case to win a final roster spot. The Twins have a glut of left-handed outfielders, however, which could hurt his case. Outman is likely competing with Alan Roden for the final spot. Outman looked like a potential star in 2023 when he hit 23 home runs as a rookie in 151 games with a .790 OPS (and a 117+ wRC+), but he has struggled since. He hit just .147 with a .558 OPS and four home runs in 37 games after he was traded to the Twins last season. If he makes the roster in a reserve role, he could be a source of stolen bases for keeper leagues.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Phillies prospect Abel shuts down former team as Twins win 5-0

Mick Abel struck out nine in six scoreless innings in his first start against his former team and the Minnesota Twins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0, clinching home-field advan...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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Tanner Bibee wins 2nd straight start to propel Guardians over Tigers 3-2

Twins recall former top prospect Royce Lewis from Triple-A

Chourio hits go-ahead homer, makes run-saving catch to lead Brewers past Twins 2-1

Zebby Matthews pitches Twins past Marlins 9-1 with 7 shutout innings in his season debut

Ex-Phillies prospect Abel shuts down former team as Twins win 5-0