Tigers' Parker Meadows Sidelined Indefinitely with Nerve Issue in Right Arm

The 25-year-old center fielder's availability for Opening Day remains uncertain as doctors work to resolve the injury.

Parker Meadows, a key contributor to the Tigers' 2024 postseason run, is dealing with a nerve issue in his upper right arm and has been shut down from baseball activities.
The injury, described as a 'freak accident,' occurred during a throw in the Tigers' Spring Training opener, leaving Meadows with numbness and limited arm mobility.
Doctors have diagnosed the issue and developed a treatment plan, but there is no firm timetable for Meadows' return, as recovery depends on the nerve's responsiveness.
Meadows' absence, along with utility player Matt Vierling's rotator cuff strain, has created depth challenges for the Tigers' outfield ahead of the season opener on March 27.
In Meadows' potential absence, the Tigers are considering internal replacements like Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene, while leaving open the possibility of exploring external options.