JONATHAN SCHOOP NEWS

Hits free agency The Tigers released Schoop on Wednesday.

Impact After being DFA'd by Detroit on Friday and clearing waivers, Schoop will now look to latch on with another club. The 31-year-old hasn't lived up to his $7.5 million salary, slashing just .213/.278/.272 on the year. Schoop figures to at least land a minor-league deal elsewhere, but his days of being a meaningful fantasy contributor are seemingly behind him.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Schoop was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Schoop has lost his 40-man roster spot halfway into the final year of a two-year, $15 million agreement with Detroit. He had slashed just .213/.278/.272 with zero home runs through 55 games (151 plate appearances) this season after also struggling badly at the plate in 2022. The 31-year-old infielder seems likely to pass through waivers unclaimed given that he's still owed about $3.5 million.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sunday Schoop is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Colorado, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Pressreports.

Impact Schoop went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run Saturday, which is just his third multi-hit effort through 52 games this year. He came into Sunday with four starts in six games at third base since the demotion of Nick Maton last weekend, but Tyler Nevin will start at the hot corner in the series finale against the Rockies.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records rare two-hit game Schoop went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's extra-inning win over the Rockies.

Impact Schoop started at third base and tallied his first two-hit effort since May 27. Since then, the veteran has hit just .170 across 21 games and he's batting .209 for the season. Schoop may continue to see starts at the hot corner, but he hasn't been a fantasy contributor to this point, and the Tigers could always decide to give younger players a look there as the season progresses.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Schoop isn't in the Tigers' lineup Friday against the Rockies.

Impact Even with lefty Austin Gomber on the mound for Colorado, the right-handed Schoop will remain in the dugout Friday amid his offensive woes. Andy Ibanez will fill in at the hot corner and bat third.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Wednesday vs. TEX Schoop is not in the starting lineup versus the Rangers on Wednesday.

Impact Schoop has struggled throughout the 2023 campaign, and in the month of June the veteran infielder has hit just .171/.231/.200 over 35 at-bats while picking up just one extra-base hit. Zack Short will play third base with Schoop out of the lineup.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double, two runs in win Schoop went 2-for-4 with one double and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-3 victory over the White Sox.

Impact Schoop was in the starting lineup for the first time in three games and delivered his second multi-hit game of the season, launching a double in the eighth inning after a single in his first at-bat. With the emergence of Zach McKinstry, Schoop has been relegated to part-time duties for the Tigers. For the month of May, the 31-year-old has driven in just two runs over 30 at-bats.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters Sunday lineup Schoop is starting at second base and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Schoop has become a part-time player with Zach McKinstry emerging as the top option at second base. The veteran is still searching for his first home run, and he's slashing just .204/.271/.259. Fantasy managers can turn their attention elsewhere moving forward, unless Schoop is able to earn more playing time at some point and also looks better at the plate.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Greene, Carpenter HRs help Tigers sweep DH versus Guardians

Riley Greene hit a sixth-inning homer and Eduardo Rodriguez pitched eight scoreless innings, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 Tuesday night to sweep a do...

APRIL 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Not starting Sunday Schoop is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's tilt against the Giants.

Impact Schoop is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game after going 0-for-3 during Friday's extra-innings loss to the Giants. Zach McKinstry is hitting eighth and playing second base for the series finale.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday Schoop is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Nick Maton is at second base and batting second with tough right-hander Kevin Gausman on the mound for Toronto. Ryan Kreidler will play third base and hit ninth. Schoop is batting .188 with a .503 OPS and no extra-base hits through six games this season for Detroit.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May sit against most righties Schoop will start against lefties this season but is only expected to start "sporadically" against righties according to manager A.J. Hinch, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Schoop's day off in the second game of the season Saturday against Zach Eflin and the Rays looks like it may be significant. If Schoop ends up merely filling the small side of a platoon at the keystone, Zach McKinstry would stand to benefit.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Schoop is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.

Impact Schoop started against lefty Shane McClanahan on Opening Day, going 0-for-2 with a walk and two strikeouts. With righty Zach Eflin on the mound for the second game of the year, Zach McKinstry takes over at the keystone. It's possible that implies Schoop could be stuck on the short side of a platoon this season - arguably a deserved outcome for a player who hit .202/.239/.322 last year - but it may simply be the case that the Tigers want to make sure everybody gets some at-bats in the first few games.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'What time is it?': Jet-lagged Schoop back in camp LAKELAND, Fla -- Jonathan Schoop is still shaking off the jet lag following his quick trip to the other side of the world, but that didn’t m...

MARCH 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

Slims down in offseason Schoop lost weight in the offseason and feels healthier heading into the 2023 season, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Schoop played at 247 pounds last year, and while he didn't say where he was at to begin camp, he is noticeably lighter. The veteran hopes that helps with his production, as he posted a career-worst .561 OPS across 131 games in 2022. Schoop will likely be the team's primary second baseman to begin the year, though he can also play some at first. He will look to rebound to his 2021 form, when he blasted 22 home runs and posted a .755 OPS.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ban on shifts could force Tigers to move Jonathan Schoop off second If Schoop is going to be moved to a corner position, he's not going to go without a fight. He's been sending AJ Hinch videos of his agility...

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Will Jonathan Schoop's defensive role for the Tigers change next season? As the Tigers reconstruct their infield, MLB's limitations on the shift could change how the Tigers view Jonathan Schoop's defensive talent.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Plans to return to Detroit in '23 Schoop doesn't intend to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract ahead of next week's deadline and plans to remain with the Tigers in 2023, Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free Pre...

Impact Schoop inked a two-year, $15 million contract extension with the Tigers last August, so he would be forgoing a $7.5 million salary for 2023 if he chose to opt out of his contract. After submitting a career-worst .561 OPS over 510 plate appearances in 2022, the 31-year-old was unlikely to approach that $7.5 million salary figure if he chose to become a free agent, so his decision to stick around in Detroit comes as little surprise. Coming off a wretched season, Schoop will likely have to compete for a regular role during spring training. Even if he emerges from camp as the victor in a job battle, Schoop probably won't have a long leash on an everyday gig.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop named AL Gold Glove Award finalist Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop is joined by Andrés Giménez (Guardians) and Marcus Semien (Rangers) as finalists for the AL Go...

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Gets afternoon off Schoop will sit for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mariners.

Impact Schoop owns a .674 OPS in 14 games since his return from an ankle injury, though that's actually been enough to raise his season-long OPS, which now sits at .566. Harold Castro will get the start at second base.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could Tigers' Jonathan Schoop miss Gold Glove because of offense? 'It's a good challenge' Jonathan Schoop has .994 fielding percentage with 3 errors in more than 1,000 innings, as he tries to become 5th Detroit Tigers 2B to win Go...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Day off Wednesday Schoop isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Royals.

Impact Schoop went 3-for-8 with a double, two runs, an RBI and a strikeout over the last two games and will get a breather Wednesday. Miguel Cabrera will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Castro has 2 late singles, Tigers beat Royals 4-3 in 10

Harold Castro singled in the winning run with two outs in the 10th inning after tying it with a two-run single in the eighth in the Detroit Tigers’ 4-3 victory over the Kansas City...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Chisox eliminated in AL Central, 6th loss in row; Tigers win

Dylan Cease pitched six scoreless innings, but the White Sox bullpen got tagged and Chicago was eliminated in the AL Central with a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press