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Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows steps away for mental health

By Roger Castillo |
LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 08: Austin Meadows #17 of the Detroit Tigers bats during the Spring Training game against the Washington Nationals at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 8, 2023 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Nationals 2-1. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 08: Austin Meadows #17 of the Detroit Tigers bats during the Spring Training game against the Washington Nationals at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 8, 2023 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Nationals 2-1. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows will step away from baseball activities because of mental health issues relating to anxiety. The Tigers PR department announced this just 20 minutes before the scheduled first pitch.

Austin Meadows, who was slated to play left field and bat seventh in the order against Boston, will be replaced by Akil Baddoo, whom the Tigers recalled from Triple-A Toledo. Baddoo will bat leadoff and take Meadows’ place in the lineup.

Last season, Meadows only appeared in 36 games for the Detroit Tigers because of a combination of mental health issues relating to anxiety, vertigo, and strains in both Achilles. We hope nothing but the best for Austin Meadows in the future.

Editor’s Note: This story will be updated as news about the situation continues to evolve.

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