Austin Meadows

Austin Meadows (achilles) is symptom-free and is participating in a normal off-season program.

Fantasy Impact

Meadows had a tough 2022 season due to multiple achilles strains and mental health issues, limiting him to just 36 games. Luckily, it seems as though he is feeling much better and is progressing as normal in preparation for next season. He was an above-average hitter (113 wRC+) in 2021 and could be a decent bounce-back candidate in 2023 if all continues to go well.

Austin Meadows began a new rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on August 10th. He is going to alternate between the outfield and DH for seven to 10 days before the Tigers evaluate a potential return.

Fantasy Impact

Meadows has not played in a game with the Tigers since June 15th were he began to deal with left and right Achilles strains. The injury has been frustrating for Meadows as he now begins his second rehab assignment after having to be shut down in early July. The hope is that he can return sometime in August as long as he comes out healthy after this rehab assignment.

Austin Meadows took part in hitting and base-running Tuesday and will join Triple-A Toledo as the DH on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Meadows last played on June 15th. The Tigers OF has missed a lot of games with vertigo early in the season and Achilles injuries as of late. In 36 games, he is slashing .250/.347/.328 with 11 RBIs. Hopefully the 27-year-old can return to the Tigers healthy for the remainder of the season.

Austin Meadows took part in batting practice and ran on the field without an issue before the Tigers game with the Twins Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Meadows was pulled off his last rehab assignment and is awaiting the team to declare him healthy enough to start a new one. The veteran outfielder has not played since June 15th. In 36 games prior to landing on the IL, he was slashing .250/.347/.328 with no home runs and 11 RBIs.

Austin Meadows was pulled off his rehab assignment after experiencing soreness in his left and right Achilles. He will not return until after the All-Star break.

Fantasy Impact

Meadows has been limited to 36 games this season due to injury. He was hitting .250 with no home runs, and 11 RBIs prior to landing on the IL. Manager A.J. Hinch stated they are likely going to need to restart his rehab due to the Achilles soreness.