OCTOBER 16 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
RYAN KREIDLER
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Frustrating former Tigers utility man lands back in AL Central after Pirates DFA Longtime Tigers utility man Ryan Kreidler landed with the Twins after the Pirates DFA'd him.
Scooped up by Twins on waivers The Twins claimed Kreidler off waivers from the Pirates on Wednesday.
Impact Kreidler had been booted off the Pirates' 40-man roster earlier this week and has now found a new home. The 27-year-old has slashed just .138/.208/.176 over parts of four major-league seasons and is only a career .236/.342/.401 hitter in the minors. Kreidler does offer positional versatility and will likely compete for a reserve role on the Twins next season.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Booted from 40-man roster The Pirates designated Kreidler for assignment Monday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of waiver claim Will Robertson. Kreidler was a waiver claim of the Pirates himself in August but never saw any action with Pittsburgh.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Kreidler to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.
Impact After being called up from Triple-A a week ago, Kreidler didn't appear in any games for the Pirates during his brief stay in the majors. The Pirates will replace him on the active roster with utility player Ji Hwan Bae, who was recalled from Indianapolis.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Kreidler to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.
Impact After being called up from Triple-A a week ago, Kreidler didn't appear in any games for the Pirates during his brief stay in the majors. The Pirates will replace him on the active roster with utility player Ji Hwan Bae, who was recalled from Indianapolis.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Joining big club The Pirates recalled Kreidler from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.
Impact The 27-year-old was claimed off waivers by Pittsburgh last weekend and will now get a look in the big leagues after Isiah Kiner-Falefa was claimed by the Blue Jays. Kreidler can play multiple spots in the infield and outfield and should serve as a super-utility player.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Former Tigers outfielder claimed by Pittsburgh Pirates | Sporting News Ryan Kreidler is on the move.
AUGUST 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Pirates add former Tigers outfielder in frustratingly familiar move The Pittsburgh Pirates made a quiet roster move late Sunday evening, claiming utility man Ryan Kreidler off waivers from the Detroit Tigers....
AUGUST 25 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Tigers fans won't miss Ryan Kreidler after he lands in most predictable destination Ryan Kreidler is no longer an eyesore for Detroit Tigers fans after being claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
AUGUST 25 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
Plucked by Pittsburgh The Pirates claimed Kriedler off waivers from the Tigers on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Impact The 27-year-old Kreidler is capable of playing multiple infield and outfield spots, but he's slashed just .138/.208/.176 over 211 plate appearances across parts of four seasons in the majors with the Tigers. He'll report to the minors with his new organization but could be a candidate for a call-up when Pittsburgh's active roster expands to 28 men Sept. 1.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Plucked by Pittsburgh The Pirates claimed Kriedler off waivers from the Tigers on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Impact The 27-year-old Kreidler is capable of playing multiple infield and outfield spots, but he's slashed just .138/.208/.176 over 211 plate appearances across parts of four seasons in the majors with the Tigers. He'll report to the minors with his new organization but could be a candidate for a call-up when Pittsburgh's active roster expands to 28 men Sept. 1.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers' slew of roster moves (including DFA) takes fans on emotional roller coaster The Tigers selected reliever Drew Sommers, optioned Alex Lange, and DFA'd Ryan Kreidler in a whirlwind of roster moves.
AUGUST 22 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM
DFA'd by Tigers The Tigers designated Kreidler for assignment on Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Kreidler has spent most of the 2025 season in the minor leagues, and he hasn't logged a big-league at-bat since Apr. 20. The 27-year-old infielder will surrender his spot on the 40-man roster for Drew Sommers, who's having his contract selected from Triple-A Toledo.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Kreidler to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact Kreidler's latest stint in the majors lasted just one day and he did not see any action. He's clearing out to make room for Chris Paddack, who was officially added to the active roster Tuesday.
JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Summoned from Triple-A The Tigers recalled Kreidler from Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Kreidler will be up with the Tigers for the first time since April, but he'll likely be in store for only a brief stay with the big club. The utility man will be a prime candidate to return to Triple-A Toledo when right-hander Chris Paddack -- whom the Tigers acquired from the Twins earlier Monday -- is added to the 26-man active roster later this week. Kreidler owns a .775 OPS in 68 games with Toledo this season but slashed just .105/.190/.105 in 44 plate appearances for Detroit earlier in the campaign.
JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Tigers call up Jace Jung, Javier Báez takes over in center field for Ryan Kreidler The Detroit Tigers have called up prospect Jace Jung and sent Ryan Kreidler to Triple-A Toledo. That means it's Javier Báez time in center...
APRIL 21 • FREEP.COM
Optioned to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Kreidler to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.
Impact Kreidler has served as the Tigers' primary center fielder this season while Austin Meadows (shoulder) is shelved, but his playing time had dipped recently and the club has now elected to replace him on the roster. Javier Baez is drawing his first career start in center field Monday and Riley Greene will also be used at the position as Meadows continues to work his way back.
APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Friday's lineup Kreidler is not in the Tigers' starting lineup against the Royals on Friday.
Impact Kreidler went 0-for-2 with two walks and one run scored in Thursday's contest, but he's recorded just one hit since April 4. He'll begin Friday's game in the dugout while Kerry Carpenter, Riley Greene and Zach McKinstry man the outfield.
APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Tuesday Kreidler is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees.
Impact Kreidler will give way to Riley Greene in center field after starting in each of the Tigers' last three contests. Though he could have a fairly clear pathway to playing time in the outfield until Detroit gets one of Wenceel Perez (back), Matt Vierling (shoulder) or Parker Meadows (arm) back from the injured list, Kreidler has done little to warrant much attention in fantasy circles. He enters Tuesday's contest with a .136 average, three runs, one stolen base and no RBI in nine games and has struck out in 12 of his 25 plate appearances.
APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Detroit lineup Kreidler is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the White Sox.
Impact Kreidler has been the Tigers' primary center fielder in the early going this season as the club deals with numerous injuries in its outfield, but he will begin this one on the bench. Riley Greene will slide over to center field for the series opener.
APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE
Robles, Moore provide offense, Castillo bests Skubal in Mariners' 3-2 win over Tigers
Victor Robles hit a two-RBI double, Dylan Moore homered and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers and American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal 3-2 on WednesdayAPRIL 2 • Associated Press
Serving as primary center fielder Kreidler will start in center field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
Impact Kreidler has served as Detroit's primary center fielder so far this season, starting in five of the first six games while going 2-for-12 with a walk, a run and a stolen base. He'll likely move into a utility role or potentially even head to Triple-A Toledo once the Tigers get at least one of Wenceel Perez (back), Matt Vierling (shoulder) or Parker Meadows (arm) back from the injured list.
APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE
Officially makes Opening Day roster The Tigers recalled Kreidler from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Kreidler was optioned this past weekend, but he rejoined the club earlier this week following a rash of outfield injuries. The 27-year-old looks to be the favorite to handle center field for the Tigers while Parker Meadows (arm) and Wenceel Perez (back) are shelved.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Tigers' Justyn-Henry Malloy optioned to Triple-A Toledo; Ryan Kreidler makes team Detroit Tigers outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy hit .309 across in spring training, but he was optioned to Triple-A Toledo before Opening Day.
MARCH 26 • FREEP.COM
Back in majors, could see CF reps Kreidler has rejoined the Tigers and is a candidate to see starts in center field while Parker Meadows (arm) and Wenceel Perez (back) are out, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Pres...
Impact The Tigers are also down Matt Vierling (shoulder) in addition to Meadows and Perez, leaving them with very few options to play center field. President of baseball operations Scott Harris noted Monday that Kreidler is an "elite defender" and that "pitching and defense is going to be really important for us moving forward," indicating that Kreidler could see ample playing time in center field. The club also signed Manuel Margot to enhance its outfield depth.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
