Detroit – The Tigers Saturday scratched outfielder Austin Meadows from the lineup and placed him on the 10-day injured list, as he continues to battle anxiety.
“The Tigers fully support Austin’s decision to step away from the team and prioritize his mental health,” president Scott Harris said. “As an organization, we have taken many steps to provide and destigmatize mental health resources, and we will do more to help our players tackle the mental and physical challenges they face on a daily basis.”
Meadows’ 2022 season ended in September when he announced that he’d been dealing with anxiety and was seeking help.