Justyn-Henry Malloy - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Moves to minor-league camp The Rays optioned Malloy to minor-league camp Friday.

Impact The Rays traded for Malloy in January, but the 26-year-old won't make the Opening Day roster. The former Detroit Tiger went 8-for-36 (.222) with two doubles, a stolen base and a 2:8 BB:K for the Rays during spring training.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Rays acquire OF Justyn-Henry Malloy from Tigers Deadspin | Rays acquire OF Justyn-Henry Malloy from Tigers

JANUARY 6 • DEADSPIN.COM

Rays acquire outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy from Tigers for cash

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy from the Detroit Tigers for cash

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Traded to Tampa Bay The Rays acquired Malloy from the Tigers on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact Malloy had been designated for assignment and is now on the move to a new organization. The right-handed-hitting Malloy has slashed only .209/.311/.346 in parts of two seasons at the major-league level, but he's hit .250/.397/.423 versus left-handed pitching. Malloy will compete for an Opening Day roster spot with the Rays but does have minor-league options remaining.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

2 other Tigers in danger of losing roster spot after Justyn-Henry Malloy decision Justyn-Henry Malloy’s DFA was likely the first shoe dropping in a 40-man roster crunch the Tigers have been pretending they can manage quiet...

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers fans can't believe Justyn-Henry Malloy just became a roster casualty To clear a 40-man roster spot for leverage reliever Kyle Finnegan, the Detroit Tigers designated once-promising outfielder Justyn-Henry Mall...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Right-hander Kyle Finnegan and Detroit Tigers finalize $19 million, 2-year contract

Right-hander Kyle Finnegan has finalized a $19 million, two-year contract to remain with the Detroit Tigers

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment Malloy was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Saturday.

Impact The Tigers needed to make room on the 40-man roster for recent re-signee Kyle Finnegan, and Malloy has ended up being the cut. Malloy has struggled during his time in the majors so far, posting a .656 OPS with nine home runs, 38 RBI, 33 runs and one stolen base over 123 games spanning 357 plate appearances. He's also posted a 32.8 percent strikeout rate, though he has shown an ability to take a free pass with a 12.0 percent walk rate. That and his moderate power could make him a target for other MLB clubs.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club The Tigers recalled Malloy from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact With Malloy back with the big-league club, Jace Jung has been optioned to Toledo. Malloy was sent down to Triple-A earlier this month and has slashed .214/.347/.296 with one home run, 17 RBI, 14 runs scored and a 20:31 BB:K across 121 plate appearances with the Tigers this season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers send Justyn-Henry Malloy to Triple-A Toledo as Chris Paddack returns Reliever Chris Paddack — who recently moved from the starting rotation to the bullpen — has returned to the Detroit Tigers from the bereavem...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Sent to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Malloy to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Malloy was recalled from Triple-A earlier this week but will head back to Toledo after Chris Paddack was reinstated from the bereavement list Saturday. Malloy has appeared in 49 games for the Tigers this season, slashing .214/.347/.296 with one home run, 17 RBI, 14 runs scored and a 20:31 BB:K across 121 plate appearances. Both Jahmai Jones and Andy Ibanez have surpassed Malloy on the depth chart as options against left-handed pitching.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Justyn-Henry Malloy Could Steal at-Bats from Tigers Vet in September With the calendar officially flipping to September, all 30 MLB teams are in the process of calling up various players from the minor leagues...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Back in majors Malloy was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Malloy, 25, slashed .317/.444/.490 with eight home runs and five steals in 66 games at Triple-A this year, but he has yet to have sustained success at the big-league level (career .205/.307/.339 slash line in 348 plate appearances). The righty-hitting Malloy figures to play mostly against left-handed pitchers while getting starts at designated hitter and the outfield corners.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors The Tigers recalled Malloy from Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

Impact Malloy, 25, slashed .317/.444/.490 with eight home runs and five steals in 66 games at Triple-A this season, but he has yet to have sustained success at the big-league level, as he's managed a career .205/.307/.339 slash line in 348 plate appearances. The righty-hitting Malloy figures to play mostly against left-handed pitchers while getting starts at designated hitter and the outfield corners.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rosters expand: Detroit Tigers add Justyn-Henry Malloy, Sawyer Gipson-Long from Triple-A Two players are joining the Detroit Tigers for Monday's game against the New York Mets at Comerica Park as rosters expand for the month of S...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Justyn-Henry Malloy must make this crucial improvement to avoid Tigers Quad-A fate Tigers insider Cody Stavenhagen explained Detroit's apparent lack of faith in rookie Justyn-Henry Malloy.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Heading back to Triple-A Malloy was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

Impact This move corresponds to Reese Olson (blister) getting activated from the injured list. Malloy was recalled Wednesday, so his stay was brief. He has a .208/.339/.281 slash line with one home run in 46 games, with 15 of his 24 starts coming against southpaws.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to big club The Tigers recalled Malloy from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday.

Impact Malloy has spent the last month in Triple-A, and since June 3 he has slashed .300/.485/.371 with three steals, 16 runs scored, one home run and 12 RBI in 97 plate appearances. He hasn't had as much success at the plate in the majors this season, but Malloy could get some playing time in the outfield for as long as Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) is on the injured list. The Tigers made room on the 26-man roster for Malloy by optioning right-hander Dylan Smith to Toledo.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Parker Meadows sparks the Tigers in his season debut after an arm injury

Parker Meadows had a big smile on his face

JUNE 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Detroit Tigers Make Big Parker Meadows, Justyn-Henry Malloy Announcement Monday The Tigers made a series of moves Monday.

JUNE 2, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Malloy to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

Impact Malloy has slashed .260/.413/.360 against left-handed pitching this season, but he loses his roster spot with Parker Meadows (arm) back in the fold. The 25-year-old Malloy will get regular play time at Toledo and should receive another opportunity in the majors later this season.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two Wednesday Malloy went 2-for-3 with two RBI in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Giants.

Impact The Tigers staked San Francisco to a 3-0 lead, but Malloy helped power the comeback, driving in two on a fifth inning single while his team trailed 3-2. The 25-year-old isn't doing much from a reserve role, as this was his first multi-hit effort since May 12 and he has only 16 RBI through 44 games this year. Malloy remains a power threat, particularly against lefties, but he's hard to trust for consistent fantasy production.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Malloy's go-ahead, 2-run single in 5th lifts AL-leading Tigers to 4-3 sweep-earning win over Giants

Justyn-Henry Malloy hit a go-ahead, two-run single in a four-run fifth inning to help the Detroit Tigers rally to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3

MAY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Skubal's 1st complete game and 5-run 4th inning help Tigers beat Guardians and avoid 4-game sweep

Tarik Skubal gave up two hits and matched a career high with 13 strikeouts in his first complete game, Zach McKinstry had a two-run homer in a five-run fourth inning and Detroit be...

MAY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

What makes Detroit Tigers special? Any hitter can play hero, including Justyn-Henry Malloy Justyn-Henry Malloy's pinch-hit walk-off single on May 14 was just the latest example of a selfless attitude that pervades the Detroit Tiger...

MAY 15, 2025 • FREEP.COM

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Rays acquire outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy from Tigers for cash

Right-hander Kyle Finnegan and Detroit Tigers finalize $19 million, 2-year contract

Parker Meadows sparks the Tigers in his season debut after an arm injury

Malloy's go-ahead, 2-run single in 5th lifts AL-leading Tigers to 4-3 sweep-earning win over Giants

Skubal's 1st complete game and 5-run 4th inning help Tigers beat Guardians and avoid 4-game sweep