Detroit Tigers Key Roster Piece Set to Undergo Further Testing on Ailing Arm

Parker Meadows is undergoing testing for biceps soreness. A key member of the Tigers, they need him to be healthy if they want to follow up last year's run to the ALDS.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (22) throws to the infield during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on Feb. 22. | Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Update, Monday AM: Meadows is set to undergo further testing on his ailing arm, according to Chris McCosky. He's dealing with a biceps issue. We had heard on Sunday that this wasn't a big deal, but the further testing would suggest maybe it's bigger than originally thought.

AJ Hinch said Parker Meadows (biceps soreness) will get further testing today. They were giving him a couple of days to let it calm down anyway. Full medical update tomorrow.

AJ Hinch said Parker Meadows (biceps soreness) will get further testing today. They were giving him a couple of days to let it calm down anyway. Full medical update tomorrow.

— Chris McCosky (@cmccosky) February 24, 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, furthering those expectations.

Recently, Jim Bowden of The Athletic discussed Meadows as a possible breakout candidate this spring:

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 Tigers open up the regular season on March 27 against the World Champion Dodgers.

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