Meadows back to roam CF in Detroit

AMERICAN LEAGUE


Detroit Tigers
NEWS: The Detroit Tigers recalled CF Parker Meadows from AAA-Toledo and optioned OF Akil Baddoo in a corresponding move.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Meadows has been raking in Toledo leading to his return to the majors. The first stint was an abject failure during which he produced .096 BA /.119 xBA with a 55% ct% over approximately 5 weeks. It wasn't all bad as his 12% BB% and 94 PX/150 PX provide some positive reinforcement that he might stick this time around; a first-night HR on Friday is a great start. For additional coverage check out Playing Time Tomorrow here. Meadows also plays strong defense and in the short term could benefit from the struggles of Justyn-Henry Malloy who has yet to get his legs under...

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