Detroit Tigers Key Outfielder Dealing with Triceps Injury, But Nothing Worrisome

Parker Meadows is dealing with a triceps issue, but it's not seen as something to worry about.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (22) catches a fly ball during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on Feb 22. / Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows is nursing a triceps injury early in camp, but it's not seen as anything serious.

Per Chris McCosky on social media:

Parker Meadows tweaked something in his biceps on a throw Saturday. Got it looked at it today. Hinch said he was told it wasn’t anything overly worrisome

Parker Meadows tweaked something in his biceps on a throw Saturday. Got it looked at it today. Hinch said he was told it wasn’t anything overly worrisome

— Chris McCosky (@cmccosky) February 23, 2025

It's certainly good to hear that this isn't seen as a big deal, but it does bear monitoring. Meadows was just listed as a potential breakout candidate this spring by Jim Bowden of The Athletic.

The Tigers have found their long-term answer in center field with Meadows, who last season ranked in the 92nd percentile in outs above average (he has special range in all directions) and in the 93rd percentile in sprint speed. He batted .244/.310/.433 with 12 doubles, six triples, nine homers and nine stolen bases in 82 games (298 plate appearances). He profiles as a future 20-home run, 20-stolen base player who is a plus defender in center field.

Twelve MLB breakout candidates I’m excited to scout in spring training https://t.co/WP2Es9qoSk

— Jim Bowden⚾️ (@JimBowdenGM) January 28, 2025

The brother of former All-Star outfielder Austin Meadows, Parker will be integral if the Tigers want to improve upon last year's third-place finish in the American League Central. Detroit made the playoffs and beat the Houston Astros in the wild card round, giving them plenty of expectations heading into 2025.

Detroit went out and added veteran righty Jack Flaherty and infielder Gleyber Torres in free agency.

Detroit has officially opened up Grapefruit League play and will open up the regular season on March 27 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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