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Detroit Tigers call up Jahmai Jones; Andy Ibáñez optioned to Triple-A Toledo
The Detroit Tigers have added a new player to their active roster. The Tigers called up Jahmai Jones, a 27-year-old outfielder, from Triple-A Toledo, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation who were granted anonymity because the roster moves are not official. The Tigers optioned infielder Andy Ibáñez to the Mud Hens, following his continued struggles against left-handed pitchers. Advertisement Since July 21, 2024, Ibáñez is hitting .200 with a .578 OPS against left-handed pitchers across 136 plate appearances. He has hit just two home runs off lefties — and three total — during the 319-day stretch. MORE ABOUT THIS: Andy Ibáñez struggling vs lefties. That's a big problem for Tigers Detroit Tigers infielder Jahmai Jones walks out of the batting cage after practice during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla. on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. Both Jones and Ibáñez are right-handed hitters with track records of success against left-handed pitchers, so Jones is expected to step into the Ibáñez platoon role — only as an outfielder instead of an infielder. The Tigers need to open a spot on the 40-man roster for Jones, which could result in outfielder Akil Baddoo, currently in Toledo, being designated for assignment. Advertisement In 2025, Jones is hitting .276 with six home runs, 24 walks and 46 strikeouts across 52 games for Triple-A Toledo, posting an .875 OPS. He has made 18 starts in left field, 15 starts in right field and seven starts in center field. Jones has MLB service time in parts of four seasons, hitting .198 with a .535 OPS in 69 games. He has played for the Los Angeles Angels (three games in 2020), Baltimore Orioles (26 games in 2021), Milwaukee Brewers (seven games in 2203) and New York Yankees (33 games in 2024). He had a .238 batting average with the Yankees last season. This story will be updated. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Advertisement Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers call up Jahmai Jones, option Andy Ibanez to Triple-A
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2 days ago
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Detroit Tigers prospect Bryce Rainer suffers right shoulder injury in Low-A Lakeland
Detroit Tigers prospect Bryce Rainer suffered a right shoulder injury. The injury occurred Tuesday, June 3, in the fourth inning of a game for Low-A Lakeland, when the 19-year-old drove back into first base on a pickoff attempt. After diving, he rolled onto his back in pain. He was helped off the field and into the dugout by a coach and an athletic trainer. Advertisement It's a right shoulder injury. But the Tigers won't have further updates until Rainer is fully evaluated. MORE ABOUT HIM: Bryce Rainer solves Tigers' shortstop problem if available in 2024 MLB draft Rainer — whom the Tigers selected No. 11 overall in the 2024 draft — is hitting .288 with five home runs, 20 walks and 33 strikeouts in 35 games for Low-A Lakeland, getting all of his defensive reps at shortstop. His average exit velocity is 92.1 mph, which would rank among the top 50 MLB players. The Tigers believe Rainer is their shortstop of the future, as he hits the ball extremely hard and features a strong throwing arm. Advertisement Rainer is the Tigers' No. 3 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. This story will be updated. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers prospect Bryce Rainer suffers right shoulder injury
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Detroit Tigers' Matt Vierling re-injures right shoulder; Wenceel Pérez activated
Matt Vierling is still injured. The Detroit Tigers placed Vierling, an outfielder/third baseman who recently returned from a right shoulder injury, on the injured list Tuesday, May 27, with right shoulder inflammation. The 28-year-old had been active for just four days between stints on the injured list, playing in four games. Advertisement There wasn't an event that caused Vierling's right shoulder to become an issue again. "We put him on the injured list, which should tell you we don't think he can play," manager A.J. Hinch said before Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants at Comerica Park. "We'll have more information as we get more tests, and more doctors need to weigh in." JAVY SPEAKS: Tigers' Javier Báez, A.J. Hinch react to ejection from umpire Phil Cuzzi To replace Vierling, the Tigers activated outfielder Wenceel Pérez from the 60-day injured list following his recovering from lumbar spine inflammation. Advertisement Buy our book: The Epic History of the Tigers Pérez will make his 2025 season debut as the Tigers' center fielder Tuesday. The 25-year-old suffered the lower back injury in late March during the final Grapefruit League game in spring training. "We should not steal any joy away from getting Wenceel back," Hinch said. "This guy is so fun to be around. He's energetic, big smile, bounces around the clubhouse." Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Pérez poses for a photo during picture day of spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Meanwhile, Vierling had been sidelined since Feb. 23 — the second game of spring training — with a strained rotator cuff muscle in his right shoulder. He spent three months recovering and rehabbing before the Tigers activated him Friday, May 23, against the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park. Advertisement Four days later, Vierling landed on the injured list again. It's the same shoulder. "There wasn't a singular event or an episode or anything," Hinch said. "He came in and complained of some shoulder soreness. We sent him for tests. He saw some doctors. We're going to need to get further testing, but we can't mess with this coming off the most recent shoulder issue that he's had." This story will be updated. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Advertisement Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers news: Matt Vierling injury returns him to injured list
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Parker Meadows returns to Detroit Tigers from injured list after missing first 60 games
CHICAGO — Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows is ready to play his first game of the 2025 season after missing the first 60 games. The 25-year-old has been injured since Feb. 22 in spring training, diagnosed with a musculocutaneous nerve injury in his upper right arm. It was a 100-day absence. Advertisement The Tigers activated Meadows from the injured list Monday, June 2, for the opener of a four-game series against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation granted anonymity because the roster move is not official. He traveled to Chicago on Sunday, June 1, in preparation for Monday's game. To reinstate Meadows, the Tigers optioned outfielder/designated hitter Justyn-Henry Malloy to Triple-A Toledo. SWITCH-HITTER: Wenceel Pérez provides Tigers something they don't have without him Meadows completed eight games on a rehab assignment, logging 37 innings in center field and 33 plate appearances. He hit .259 with one home run, six walks and eight strikeouts, including a 1.004 OPS in six games at Triple-A Toledo. Advertisement Returning to the Tigers, Meadows — a left-handed hitter — immediately takes over as the everyday center fielder and leadoff hitter against right-handed pitchers. In 2024, Meadows hit .244 with nine home runs, 25 walks and 76 strikeouts over 82 games. He was worth plus-5 defensive runs saved across 660 innings in center field. The Tigers had a 49-26 record when Meadows started last season, including a 33-11 record when he recorded a hit. Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows bats during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla. on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. He hit .299 with an .857 OPS in his final 50 games after returning from Triple-A Toledo with a swing change. The best team in baseball just got better. That's the type of impact Meadows brings the Tigers on a daily basis. Advertisement This story will be updated. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' by the Free Press at Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers' Parker Meadows returns from injury for 2025 debut
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30-05-2025
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Detroit Tigers rookie Jackson Jobe suffers right elbow injury
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jackson Jobe has an injury. The rookie pitcher suffered a right elbow flexor strain, as announced by the Detroit Tigers on Friday, May 30, before their series opener against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Advertisement The 22-year-old was removed in the fifth inning of his start Wednesday, May 28, after using 95 pitches to complete 4⅔ innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks against the San Francisco Giants at Comerica Park. He didn't talk to reporters after the game and wasn't seen in the clubhouse. His average fastball velocity was down 1.5 mph. Buy our book: The Epic History of the Tigers Detroit Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe walks into the dugout after a pitching change during the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Jobe, whom the Tigers selected No. 3 overall in the 2021 draft, owns a 4.22 ERA with 27 walks and 39 strikeouts across 49 innings in 10 starts during the 2025 season. He said he wasn't "feeling like I was at my best physically" after his second-to-last start, May 23 against the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park. Advertisement His 1.49 WHIP ranks 109th among 128 pitches with at least 40 innings. BEHIND THE PLATE: Tigers catcher Jake Rogers puts team first after shifting to backup role The Tigers (37-20) entered Friday with MLB's best record behind a starting rotation of Jobe, Tarik Skubal, Jack Flaherty, Reese Olson and Casey Mize, with Keider Montero as the next-man-up for doubleheaders and injuries. The Tigers' rotation ranks fourth in MLB with a 3.22 ERA, trailing only the Texas Rangers (2.87), New York Mets (2.91) and Royals (3.02). Jobe made his MLB debut in September 2024. He dealt with two injuries in the minor leagues: lumbar spine inflammation in 2023 and a left hamstring strain in 2024. Advertisement MORE ABOUT HIM: What Tigers rookie Jackson Jobe did this offseason to become even more unhittable This breaking news story will be updated. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Jackson Jobe injury update: Tigers pitcher out with right elbow
