Tigers' Parker Meadows Out Indefinitely With Nerve Issue in Throwing Arm

The 25-year-old center fielder's Opening Day status is uncertain as the team awaits progress in his recovery.

Parker Meadows, Detroit Tigers' center fielder, is sidelined with a nerve issue in his upper right arm, halting all baseball activities.
The injury occurred during a spring training game on February 22, and Meadows has experienced numbness and an inability to flex his bicep since then.
Manager A.J. Hinch stated there is no firm timeline for Meadows' return, with recovery dependent on the nerve's responsiveness to treatment.
Meadows played a key role in the Tigers' 2024 playoff run, excelling both offensively and defensively, and was projected as the team's everyday center fielder for the 2025 season.
The Tigers face additional outfield challenges with Matt Vierling and Akil Baddoo also injured, prompting potential lineup adjustments and depth concerns.