Akil Baddoo

The Detroit Tigers announce they have optioned OF Akil Baddoo to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.

Fantasy Impact

Akil Baddoo was optioned on Monday and RHP Rony Garcia was called up in a corresponding move. Baddoo is hitting just .140 this season with a single home run and two RBI in 50 at-bats. The speedy Baddoo has only stolen one base so far in 2022. The time in Triple-A could be what Baddoo needs to find his confidence and swing again.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo went 1-for-2 with a walk, a run, and a steal in Game 1 of a Wednesday doubleheader against the Pirates. The Tigers went on to win 3-2.

Fantasy Impact

Baddoo picked up his first steal of the season after swiping 18 bags last year. Overall, he's hitting .146 with one homer, five runs, and two RBI across 41 at-bats. Baddoo has been relegated to a part-time role after playing pretty regularly in 2021, which has nullified his fantasy value.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 9-7 loss to the Tigers on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Baddoo went deep off of Nathan Eovaldi in the fifth inning for his first long ball of the season. The 23-year-old is off to a slow start this season with just two hits in 16 at-bats. Baddoo had a solid season in 2021, hitting 13 homers and adding 18 steals for the Tigers.

Tigers left fielder Akil Baddoo homered Friday, finishing with one hit in three at-bats in the Tigers' 8-4 win over the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Baddoo continued his impressive spring Friday for the Tigers. The outfielder is batting .462 with two home runs and two runs batted in through 13 spring at-bats as he looks to replicate his 2021 breakout season.

Tigers left fielder Akil Baddoo homered Friday in their 6-6 tie with the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Baddoo will look to continue on his breakthrough 2021 season with the Tigers. The former rule five pick has proven to be a steal for the Tigers so far.