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May 24 2025The Tigers optioned Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo following Friday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo was called up to the majors May 14 and appeared in seven games for the Tigers, going 2-for-17 with one steal and an RBI over that span. He'll head back to Triple-A and could receive another promotion should Detroit be in need of depth in the outfield. The move makes room on the 26-man roster for Casey Mize (hamstring), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list.
May 21 2025Baddoo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo had picked up starts in left field in each of the Tigers' last three games, going 2-for-9 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and an RBI. He'll hit the bench Wednesday and could soon be at risk of finding himself off the roster entirely, as fellow outfielders Matt Vierling (shoulder), Parker Meadows (arm) and Wenceel Perez (back) are in the midst of rehab assignments.
May 14 2025The Tigers selected Baddoo's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo was cast off the 40-man roster over the offseason but has made his way back to the majors after collecting an .820 OPS with six home runs and four stolen bases in 21 games at Toledo. He'll start in right field and bat ninth in Wednesday's series finale against the Red Sox, but expect Baddoo to serve mainly as a fourth outfielder while he's up with the big club.
Apr 9 2025Baddoo (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Wednesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo underwent surgery in late February to address a hamate bone fracture in his right hand but has finally been cleared to play in games. Given how much time he's missed, Baddoo is going to need some time to knock off the rust, but he is expected to eventually move up to Triple-A Toledo. While Baddoo is no longer on the Tigers' 40-man roster, he could eventually get another look in the majors if injuries persist in the Detroit outfield.
Feb 21 2025Baddoo underwent surgery Thursday to address a hamate bone fracture in his right hand, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His recovery timeline figures to extend past Opening Day and will likely cost him the first month or so of the season. Baddoo was removed from the Tigers' 40-man roster earlier this offseason and is ticketed for Triple-A Toledo once healthy.
Aug 16 2024The Tigers optioned Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Jace Jung and Trey Sweeney joining the active roster, Baddoo was sent back to Toledo. Baddoo went 3-for-13 with an RBI double during his five-day stint with the Tigers.
Aug 10 2024The Tigers recalled Baddoo from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Wenceel Perez (oblique) headed for the injured list, the Tigers will call upon Baddoo to make up for the lost depth in their outfield unit. The 25-year-old has gone just 7-for-60 in the majors this season, though he owns an .847 OPS in 75 plate appearances since being optioned to Triple-A on July 12.
Jul 12 2024The Tigers optioned Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo was called up Monday to replace Austin Meadows (hamstring) who's on the IL. After going 0-for-7 in three games after the promotion, Baddoo will surrender his active roster spot to Ryan Vilade.
Jul 8 2024The Tigers recalled Baddoo from Triple-A Toledo on Monday. He'll start in left field and bat eighth in the Tigers' series opener versus the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo returns to Detroit's 26-man active roster as a replacement for Austin Meadows (hamstring), who was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Though Meadows had been operating as an everyday player for the brief time he was up with the big club, Baddoo projects to serve as a fourth outfielder behind primary starters Riley Greene, Wenceel Perez and Matt Vierling. Baddoo will crack the lineup Monday, however, while Vierling gets a day off.
Jul 5 2024The Tigers optioned Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has played sparingly lately and produced just a .582 OPS with the big club this season. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Parker Meadows.
Jun 23 2024Baddoo went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 11-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo went deep in the first inning with a runner on base for his second home run of the season. However, he wasn't able to add anything else to his box score, which is reflective of his struggles overall this season. The outfielder is batting just .132 across 16 games and has mostly fallen into a reserve role for the Tigers.
Jun 13 2024Baddoo is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has now made just two starts in a stretch of seven games and appears to be fading into a fourth-outfielder role after he had begun to see steady playing time in late May. His downturn in playing time appears to be a byproduct of Justyn-Henry Malloy's move into a near-everyday role since his June 3 call-up from Triple-A Toledo.
Jun 5 2024Baddoo is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has already started six games since being called up by Detroit last week, and he's gone 3-for-19 with a homer, two walks and seven strikeouts. Riley Greene, Matt Vierling and Zach McKinstry will start from left to right in the outfield Wednesday.
Jun 1 2024Baddoo is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Red Sox, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will get a day off after he went 1-for-8 with a solo home run and four strikeouts over the first two games of the series. Matt Vierling will enter the lineup in right field and bat leadoff against Boston.
May 30 2024Baddoo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-0 win against Boston on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo was called up from Triple-A on Wednesday to fill the roster spot of Kerry Carpenter (back), who is on the injured list. Baddoo got into both games of a doubleheader in his first game back in the majors and hit a sacrifice fly, which he topped with a fifth-inning long ball Thursday. Baddoo isn't going to be an everyday lineup replacement for Carpenter, but he should get occasional starts against right-handed hurlers.
May 29 2024The Tigers recalled Baddoo from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo is up as a roster replacement for Kerry Carpenter (back), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. The 25-year-old outfielder has spent virtually all of 2024 with Toledo, slashing .253/.360/.473 with six home runs and 16 stolen bases. Baddoo could see a little action in the outfield versus righties while he's up with the Tigers.
May 14 2024Baddoo was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo was recalled on Saturday and made his first MLB appearance of the season, notching a triple and scoring a run during his only at-bat. However, he'll get sent back down to Triple-A to make room for Gio Urshela (hamstring) on the big-league roster.
May 11 2024The Tigers recalled Baddoo from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo wasn't able to make the Tigers' Opening Day roster after going 3-for-25 with 13 strikeouts during spring training. The 25-year-old is slashing .257/.366/.478 with 11 stolen bases, four triples, four home runs and 16 RBI over 134 plate appearances in Triple-A. He appeared in 112 games with Detroit last season, posting a .218/.310/.372 line with 11 home runs, 34 RBI and 14 steals over 357 plate appearances.
Mar 21 2024The Tigers optioned Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo went just 3-for-25 with 13 strikeouts at the plate this spring. The 25-year-old has really struggled at the big-league level over the last two seasons following a promising rookie campaign.
Mar 12 2024Baddoo, who went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, is now batting .167 this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has just three singles in nine games this spring. The struggles are less than ideal for the 25-year-old, as he's fighting for a bench role in camp. Riley Greene, Parker Meadows and Mark Canha seem to be locked into starting outfield spots, and given Baddoo's poor play so far, he may find himself at Triple-A Toledo to begin the season.
Feb 4 2024Baddoo is a candidate to begin the 2024 season at Triple-A Toledo with Detroit's outfield now deeper than in previous years, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo made 357 plate appearances for the Tigers in 2023, though he may be unable to match that in 2024. Parker Meadows has emerged as the presumptive center fielder of the future, and Riley Greene should slide over to right field in his return from September Tommy John surgery. The team also added veteran Mark Canha during the offseason, and he figures to play left field. Baddoo could give the Tigers a left-handed bat and some speed off the bench, though the versatile Matt Vierling could also serve as a fourth outfielder. Either way, Baddoo's fantasy stock has dropped as the Detroit outfield has gotten deeper.
Jan 11 2024Baddoo and the Tigers agreed to a one-year, $1.55 million deal Thursday to avoid arbitration, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty-hitting outfielder may struggle to top the 357 plate appearances he received in 2023, as the Tigers' outfield will be better than it has been in recent seasons, with the addition of Mark Canha and emergence of Parker Meadows. Baddoo should still get starts against lefties. He is a career .233 hitter and had 11 home runs with 14 steals and a career-low 24.9 percent strikeout rate last year.
Nov 8 2023Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris indicated Tuesday that Baddoo will be tendered a contract for the 2024 season, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo was believed to be a non-tender candidate this winter after slashing just .213/.302/.331 in 582 combined plate appearances between 2022-23, but he is only projected to make around $1.7 million in 2024 -- his first year of arbitration eligibility -- and the Tigers are hopeful that he can recapture his 2021 form. That year, as a rookie, Baddoo put up a .766 OPS with 13 homers and 18 steals across his first 124 major-league games. "He still very much fits in," said Harris. "There is a role for him. We're not an organization that wants to give up players that can affect the game in that way for nothing."
Oct 1 2023Baddoo went 1-for-1 with a triple, two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's victory over Cleveland while also drawing three walks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo walked and stole second in his first trip to the plate and later drove in two runs with a two-out triple in the bottom of the sixth to extend Detroit's lead. The left fielder would then add another two walks on the afternoon, giving him four free passes over his last two games. The stolen base was Baddoo's 13th of the season, with five of those coming in September, while the triple was the first in his 2023 campaign.
Sep 28 2023Baddoo isn't starting Thursday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will step out of the lineup for the final game of the Tigers' series against Kansas City as southpaw Cole Ragans starts on the mound for the Royals. Matt Vierling will move to left field while Andre Lipcius picks up a start at third base.
Sep 26 2023Baddoo hit a pinch-hit home run during his lone at-bat in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo provided some offense off the bench, though it's a bit concerning that he was out of the starting lineup in a matchup against veteran righty Zack Greinke. The Tigers have been eliminated from playoff contention, so they may mix and match their lineups the rest of the way to get a look at some different players, which could make Baddoo's playing time unpredictable over the final handful of games.
Sep 24 2023Baddoo isn't in the Tigers' lineup Sunday versus Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As lefty JP Sears prepares to start on the mound, the Tigers will keep the left-handed bat of Baddoo on the bench to start Sunday's contest. Andy Ibanez will start in left field and bat second.
Sep 22 2023Baddoo isn't in the Tigers' lineup Friday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Ken Waldichuk is lined up to start Friday for the A's, so Baddoo will sit on the bench to begin the game. Andy Ibanez will start in left field instead and bat second.
Sep 19 2023Baddoo isn't in the Tigers' lineup Tuesday agaisnt the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Caleb Ferguson will start Tuesday for Los Angeles, meaning the lefty-hitting Baddoo will remain on the bench to begin the game. Matt Vierling will shift to left field in Baddoo's place while Tyler Nevin starts at the hot corner.
Sep 17 2023Baddoo is absent from the lineup Sunday versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Matt Vierling, Parker Meadows and Kerry Carpenter will start across the outfield for the Tigers as they match up against left-hander Reid Detmers. Baddoo has drawn only 10 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.
Sep 15 2023Baddoo is not in the lineup Friday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in the Tigers' defeat of the Reds on Thursday, but he'll take a seat Friday as Matt Vierling patrols left field. Parker Meadows is in center and Kerry Carpenter is in right.
Sep 12 2023Baddoo is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cincinnati is throwing southpaw Brandon Williamson, so the left-handed hitting Baddoo will take a seat. Matt Vierling will occupy left field for the Tigers in the series opener.
Sep 7 2023Baddoo isn't in the Tigers' lineup Thursday against the Yankees, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Carlos Rodon on the mound for the Yankees, the left-handed bat of Baddoo will take a seat to begin Thursday's game. Tyler Nevin will enter as Detroit's left fielder and bat eighth.
Sep 3 2023Baddoo went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo recorded his second consecutive game with a stolen base, bringing his season-long total to double digits, and he notched his first three-hit game of the campaign. The 25-year-old outfielder now holds a slash line of .226/.313/.370 with nine home runs, 28 RBI, 35 runs and 10 stolen bases across 92 games this season.
Sep 1 2023Baddoo is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will remain on the bench for a second straight contest after he went 0-for-7 with a walk and four strikeouts while starting two games against the Yankees. Kerry Carpenter will start in right field while Miguel Cabrera enters the lineup at designated hitter and bats sixth in the opener with Chicago.
Aug 31 2023Baddoo is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will hit the bench for the series finale after going 0-for-7 with four strikeouts and a walk while starting both of the past two contests. With Baddoo taking a seat, Kerry Carpenter will pick up a start in the corner outfield and open up the designated-hitter spot for Miguel Cabrera.
Aug 28 2023Baddoo hit a pinch-hit solo home run in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo didn't appear until the ninth inning but still managed to make an impact, slugging his ninth home run of the season for Detroit's only run of the night. The outfielder didn't get the start against a righty for the second day in a row, so his role may be shrinking with the recent arrival of top prospect Parker Meadows. Baddoo was already sitting most of the time against southpaws and now looks like more of a bench option, which cuts into his fantasy value.
Aug 27 2023Baddoo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the fourth time in seven games, Baddoo finds himself on the bench, though the lefty-hitting outfielder's absence Sunday will come with a right-hander (Justin Verlander) on the hill for the opposition. Baddoo has been solid enough overall in August to continue holding down a strong-side platoon role, as he's slashing .266/.319/.453 with three home runs and two stolen bases on the month.
Aug 25 2023Baddoo isn't in the Tigers' lineup Friday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Framber Valdez will start Friday's game for Houston, so the left-handed bat of Baddoo will take a seat to begin the weekend series. Matt Vierling will take over for Baddoo in left field, allowing Zack Short to start at third base.
Aug 22 2023Baddoo is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Cubs, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Drew Smyly is taking the ball for Chicago, so the Tigers will go with Matt Vierling in left field as Baddoo rests. Third base -- which is where Vierling has mostly played recently -- will be occupied by Zack Short.
Aug 20 2023Baddoo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo went 0-for-6 with three strikeouts the past two games and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale since lefty Logan Allen is on the mound for Cleveland. Matt Vierling will move out to left field while Zack Short starts at third base.
Aug 19 2023Baddoo went 2-for-7 with a double and a solo home run across both games of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo batted leadoff both games and had success in the first one, going 2-for-4 with his eighth home run of the season. The outfielder was less effective in the nightcap, going 0-for-3. Baddoo is now batting .224 for the year and has an outside chance of matching his career high in long balls, which was the 13 he hit as a rookie back in 2021. He also swiped a career-best 18 bases that season in 124 games but is down to just seven steals so far this year in 80 games.
Aug 13 2023Baddoo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo is batting just .218 this season with a .664 OPS, but he's been better lately. Over his last 10 games, the outfielder is batting .273, and he's hit two of his seven home runs on the year. Baddoo should continue to hit leadoff for the Tigers most days when they're not facing a lefty.
Aug 11 2023Baddoo is absent from the lineup Friday at Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Eric Haase, Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter will start across the outfield as the Tigers face off against left-hander Chris Sale. Baddoo has drawn only seven plate appearances versus lefties this year, compared to 234 plate appearances against righties.
Aug 10 2023Baddoo is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Twins, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo started the previous five contests but will take a seat in this one even as the Twins are starting a right-hander. Zach McKinstry will patrol left field Thursday.
Aug 6 2023Baddoo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two runs scored in Saturday's 4-2 victory over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo doubled in his second at-bat before coming around to score Detroit's third run of the game on another double from Jake Rogers. The left fielder then added an insurance run with a 429-foot solo homer in the bottom of the sixth, his second long ball in his last five games. Baddoo is 3-for-8 at the plate to open the month of August after recording only six hits through all of July. He's collected five RBI over his last five starts to go along with three runs scored.
Jul 30 2023Baddoo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old clubbed a three-run homer, his fifth long ball of the season, in Saturday's 5-0 victory, but he'll head to the bench Sunday with southpaw Jesus Luzardo on the mound for Miami. Kerry Carpenter will move to the outfield while Miguel Cabrera serves as the designated hitter with Baddoo not in the starting nine.
Jul 28 2023Baddoo isn't in the Tigers' lineup Friday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Braxton Garrett set to start on the mound for Miami, Baddoo will sit out the beginning of Friday's contest. Matt Vierling, Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter will man Detroit's outfield from left to right while Baddoo sits.
Jul 27 2023Baddoo is out of the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Zach McKinstry, Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter will fill out the Detroit outfield as the Tigers take on left-hander Patrick Sandoval. Baddoo went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the early tilt against Shohei Ohtani, who threw his first career MLB shutout.
Jul 22 2023Baddoo is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Diego is starting southpaw Jackson Wolf, so Baddoo will begin this one on the bench. Matt Vierling and Zach McKinstry are handling the corner outfield spots.
Jul 19 2023Baddoo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Royals are bringing a lefty (Ryan Yarbrough) to the hill for the second day in a row, so the lefty-hitting Baddoo will once again take a seat. He'll be replaced in left field by Matt Vierling, who is also serving as the Tigers' leadoff hitter.
Jul 16 2023Baddoo isn't in the Tigers' lineup Sunday against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo is 1-for-7 with a homer and a walk since the All-Star break, and he'll catch a breather for Sunday's series finale. Zach McKinstry will take over in left field while Baddoo sits, moving Nick Maton to third base and Zack Short to second.
Jul 9 2023Baddoo is starting in left field and batting sixth in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo returned from the injured list Friday after missing about a month, then rested Saturday. He'll start again Sunday and should maintain a regular role moving forward assuming he stays healthy. The return of Baddoo along with Riley Greene should push Jake Marisnick to the bench more often, which is the case Sunday.
Jul 8 2023Baddoo will sit Saturday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo returned from a quad injury that cost him nearly a month Friday and went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts. The Tigers won't ask him to play two games in a row just yet, so Matt Vierling will shift back to left field while Jake Marisnick starts in center.
Jul 7 2023Baddoo (quadriceps) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting in left field Friday versus the Blue jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will make his return to the Tigers' lineup after being unavailable for nearly a month with a right quad injury. The 24-year-old had been in the middle of a cold spell before getting hurt, going 2-for-26 with one run scored and a stolen base while striking out seven times over his last nine contests. Baddoo will look to get off to a hot start and ride it into the All-Star break.
Jul 6 2023Baddoo (quadriceps) will be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be in the lineup for the Tigers' series opener against the Blue Jays. Baddoo has been sidelined since early June with a right quad strain but is almost ready to go following a four-game rehab stint with Triple-A Toledo during which he went 2-for-12 with a double.
Jun 29 2023Baddoo (quad) is headed to join Triple-A Toledo and will begin a rehab assignment there soon, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will continue with his workouts for now with Toledo but is expected to be game-ready shortly. The outfielder has been sidelined since early June with a right quad strain but looks to have a good shot to make it back prior to the All-Star break.
Jun 26 2023Baddoo (quad) appears close to beginning a minor-league rehab assignment, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo is currently traveling with the Tigers and upping the intensity of his daily workouts as he nears the end of his recovery from the right quad strain that sent him to the injured list June 10. He figures to report to Triple-A Toledo for live games by the weekend and could then be activated within the first week of July.
Jun 24 2023Baddoo (quadriceps) took batting practice on the field Saturday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has been shelved since June 10 with a right quad strain, and Saturday's events are a positive sign that he could be inching toward a rehab assignment soon. The 24-year-old outfielder was slashing .231/.341/.343 through 168 plate appearances prior to getting injured.
Jun 20 2023Baddoo (quad) went through a workout on the field at Comerica Park on Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not clear what all Baddoo did during his workout, but getting on the field at all to do some drills is a step in the right direction. The outfielder has missed the last week-and-a-half of action with a strained right quadriceps and there is no timetable for his return to the active roster.
Jun 10 2023Baddoo was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right quadriceps Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo suffered the injury Friday against the Diamondbacks. He went 1-for-21 at the plate in the month of June prior to suffering the injury, though that followed an encouraging May in which he hit .294/.392/.485 with as many walks as strikeouts. The Tigers have yet to provide a clear timetable for his return. Nick Solak was recalled to take his place on the roster, with Kerry Carpenter set to serve as the left fielder Saturday.
Jun 9 2023Baddoo left Friday's game against Arizona with a quad injury, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo left with the injury after he ran to first base on a play, and he exited with a trainer in the fifth inning. Andy Ibanez took over in Baddoo's place. The Tigers have provided no more information on the injury, so the outfielder should be considered day-to-day until stated otherwise.
Jun 4 2023Baddoo went 1-for-4 with a stolen base, a run scored and three strikeouts in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo had shown excellent plate discipline with a 13:11 BB:K over 26 games since the start of May, so Sunday can be considered an outlier. The outfielder was productive in his one trip on base, notching his sixth steal in seven attempts. He's been just alright with a .250/.357/.371 slash line, three homers, 16 RBI and 17 runs scored over 155 plate appearances. Baddoo's plate discipline -- a 14.2 percent walk rate and 20 percent strikeout rate -- has taken a notable step forward from last year, which suggests he could still have room for growth going forward.
May 28 2023Baddoo went 1-for-4 with a walk and a grand slam in Sunday's 6-5, 10-inning win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo's grand slam in the third inning put the Tigers up 4-1, and they went on to win in extra innings. It was only the third home run of the season for the outfielder, though he's been mostly solid with a .263 batting average and .772 OPS. By comparison, Baddoo batted .204 last year with a .558 OPS. He's locked into a regular role in left field with Austin Meadows (personal) unavailable.
May 20 2023Baddoo is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will take a seat as the Tigers face southpaw Patrick Corbin on the mound. Eric Haase will take over in left field and bat eighth against Washington.
May 17 2023Baddoo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo is one of four lefty-hitting regulars in the Detroit lineup who will head to the bench for the series finale while the Pirates bring southpaw Rich Hill to the mound. Eric Haase will replace Baddoo in left field.
May 12 2023Baddoo isn't starting Friday against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo started the last three games and went 4-for-11 with a double, an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts. He'll get a breather with left-hander Marco Gonzales on the mound for the Mariners, while Eric Haase will start in left field and bat sixth.
May 7 2023Baddoo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Baddoo will duck out of the starting nine while the Cardinals bring southpaw Steven Matz to the bump for the series finale. Eric Haase, who had drawn a start behind the plate in Saturday's 6-5 win, will replace Baddoo on Sunday as Detroit's starting left fielder.
May 6 2023Baddoo went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His ground-rule double in the 10th inning brought home Jonathan Schoop for the game-winning run. Baddoo has yet to find consistent success at the plate in the majors this season however, and through 22 games he's slashing .234/.329/.297 with zero homers, three steals, two RBI and nine runs.
May 5 2023Baddoo isn't starting Friday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed Jordan Montgomery will send Baddoo to the bench to begin Friday's contest. In his place, Eric Haase will start in left field and bat fourth.
May 3 2023Baddoo is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Mets, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will take a seat in Game 1 as the Tigers square off with left-hander Joey Lucchesi on the mound. Andy Ibanez will draw the start in left field and bat seventh versus New York.
Mar 15 2023With Matt Vierling (knee) nearing a return to game action, per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News, Baddoo may shift into a fourth outfielder role. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Riley Greene and Austin Meadows are healthy and locked into starting roles, so the third outfield spot likely comes down to Vierling, Baddoo and possibly Kerry Carpenter. Vierling came over in the Gregory Soto trade during the offseason and the Tigers may want to see what they have in their new player, which could push Baddoo out of favor. The latter didn't help his cause with a .204 batting average and .558 OPS last season, though Baddoo was markedly better during his 2021 debut campaign. The left-handed Baddoo and right-handed Vierling may also work in something of a platoon, at least early in the year.
Feb 22 2023Baddoo figures to compete for the Tigers' third starting outfield spot in spring training, with Riley Greene and Austin Meadows locked into regular roles, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo may be jockeying with fellow left-handed hitter Kerry Carpenter in camp, with the winner of that battle potentially forming a platoon with Matt Vierling. There are also DH at-bats up for grabs, with veteran Miguel Cabrera unlikely to play every day. Baddoo struggled in 2022 following a promising 2021 debut, recording a .204 batting average and .558 OPS. The outfielder may need a strong spring to earn regular playing time to begin the season.
Oct 4 2022Baddoo went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run and two stolen bases in a 4-3 victory versus the Mariners on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo served as an excellent table setter atop the lineup, reaching base three times. He led off the contest with a walk and subsequently stole second base before coming around to score on a Miguel Cabrera single. Baddoo is up to nine thefts on the campaign, which is half as many as he recorded as a rookie last season, though he's seen substantially less playing time in 2022.
Oct 2 2022Baddoo will start in left field and bat first in Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will be leading off for the fourth straight game, as the Tigers take a longer look at the speedy youngster heading into 2023. After a nice rookie campaign last year, Baddoo has mostly struggled this season with a .199 batting average, though he's put up a .273 average over his last 10 games.
Sep 28 2022Baddoo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a southpaw (Daniel Lynch) on the hill, the lefty-hitting Baddoo will take a seat Wednesday. The switch-hitting Victor Reyes replaces Baddoo in the corner outfield.
Sep 25 2022Baddoo is not in Sunday's lineup against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has been coming on strong, especially from a fantasy standpoint, as he is hitting .261 with one home run and two steals in 23 at-bats over his last seven games. Victor Reyes is starting in left field and hitting eighth.
Sep 20 2022Baddoo went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo opened the scoring for Detroit with a two-run shot off Baltimore starter Austin Voth in the third inning. The long ball was just Baddoo's second of the season and comes as he was mired in a 4-for-24 skid to start the month of September entering Tuesday's contest. He has started each of the last four games for Detroit but still figures to sit versus lefties more often than not.
Sep 19 2022Baddoo will start in left field and bat ninth in Monday's game in Baltimore, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will stick in the lineup for a fourth consecutive game after going 1-for-7 with a triple, three walks, two runs and a stolen base during the Tigers' weekend series with the White Sox. He hasn't recaptured a regular role against right-handed pitching just yet, but Baddoo may have jumped ahead of Willi Castro in the pecking order for playing time in the corner outfield.
Sep 13 2022Baddoo went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The triple was the first of the season for Baddoo, who hit seven of them during a solid rookie campaign last year. This season has been a different story for the speedy outfielder, as he's seen his OPS drop from .766 in 2021 to .490 in 2022. Baddoo had a high .335 batting average on balls in play last year, and that figure has dropped to .267 this year, so he's generally been less fortunate at the plate. The 24-year-old still offers an enticing mix of speed and power potential, though he hasn't shown it off as much in 2022.
Sep 3 2022Baddoo isn't starting Saturday against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although right-hander Jonathan Heasley is on the mound for the Royals on Saturday, Baddoo will head to the bench for the fourth time in the last five games. Kerry Carpenter is starting in left field and batting fifth.
Aug 31 2022Baddoo isn't starting Wednesday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has posted a 35.1 percent strikeout rate since the start of August and will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Kerry Carpenter is taking over in left field and batting seventh.
Aug 30 2022Baddoo isn't starting Tuesday's game against Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has a .603 OPS and 35.1 percent strikeout rate in 52 at-bats this month. Kerry Carpenter is the left fielder Tuesday and Miguel Cabrera is the designated hitter.
Aug 27 2022Baddoo isn't starting Saturday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo started the last two games and went 1-for-6 with two runs, a walk and three strikeouts. However, Victor Reyes will start in left field and bat second with left-hander Dallas Keuchel on the mound Saturday.
Aug 23 2022Baddoo will sit Tuesday versus the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will get a breather after he went 1-for-2 with a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's series finale against the Angels. Victor Reyes will slide over to left field while Willi Castro enters the lineup in right field and bats seventh in the series opener.
Aug 21 2022Baddoo went 1-for-2 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in a 4-0 victory Sunday over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo singled and stole second in the second and walked and scored in the fourth. The 24-year-old had a .384 OPS at the end of July through 84 plate appearances and has improved in August, posting a .310/.370/.310 with three stolen bases during the month. He has just two extra-base hits on the season for Detroit but has shown the ability to hit with power in the past in both the minors and majors.
Aug 20 2022Baddoo will sit Saturday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has started against just one lefty since his return to the majors in mid-July. With southpaw Reid Detmers on the mound for the Angels on Saturday, Baddoo will hit the bench for the second straight game. Victor Reyes will get the start in left field.
Aug 19 2022Baddoo isn't starting Friday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has started against just three left-handed pitchers this year, and he'll get a breather with southpaw Patrick Sandoval on the mound Friday. Kerry Carpenter will take his place in left field and bat sixth.
Aug 16 2022Baddoo will start in left field and bat ninth in Tuesday's game in Cleveland, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he was a late addition to the starting nine after Willi Castro was scratched with an apparent injury, Baddoo had already been earning more playing time when Castro was ostensibly healthy over the past week and a half. Baddoo will be making his ninth start in 10 games Tuesday, with his lone absence coming Monday in the second half of a doubleheader. Baddoo went 6-for-22 with two walks, two runs and a stolen base over his eight consecutive starts.
Jul 31 2022Baddoo is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo started Friday's game but will now be on the bench for a second consecutive contest, with the Tigers using Robbie Grossman, Riley Greene and Victor Reyes in the outfield from left to right. Baddoo clearly looks like a reserve outfielder at this point, though his fortunes could change if Detroit decides to trade the veteran Grossman before Tuesday's deadline.
Jul 27 2022Baddoo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Baddoo will be on the bench against a right-hander (Yu Darvish) in the series finale, marking the fourth time in seven games coming out of the All-Star break that Baddoo finds himself out of the lineup. He looks to have faded into a part-time role in the outfield, while Robbie Grossman and Willi Castro have emerged as the Tigers' preferred options at the two corner spots.
Jul 25 2022Baddoo isn't starting Monday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has started two games since the All-Star break, going 0-for-7 with a strikeout. However, he'll be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game while Robbie Grossman shifts to left field with Willi Castro starting in right.
Jul 24 2022Baddoo is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo started four of the Tigers' final five games before the All-Star break, then started two of the first three contests to begin the second half, but he'll get a breather Sunday. The 23-year-old is seemingly going to get the opportunity to play often the rest of the way, so perhaps he can begin to improve his subpar .125/.182/.181 slash line. He'll likely be back in the lineup Monday.
Jul 21 2022Baddoo is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Baddoo closed the first half by starting in four of the Tigers' final five games, but he'll retreat to the bench with southpaw Zach Logue on the hill for Oakland in Thursday's matinee. Robbie Grossman will shift over from right field to cover left field in Baddoo's stead.
Jul 17 2022Baddoo will start in left field and bat ninth in Sunday's series finale with the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will crack the lineup for the fifth time in six games since being promoted from Triple-A Toledo on Monday. He's generated only two hits in 15 at-bats since rejoining the big club, so Baddoo's run of playing time could come to an end coming out of the All-Star break if he isn't able to close the Tigers' first-half schedule with a productive day at the plate.
Jul 12 2022Baddoo went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo was recalled from Triple-A Toledo after Monday's game, and this was his first MLB action since May 8. The outfielder had a productive rookie campaign last year but has been unable to get back to that level so far in 2022. Now that Baddoo is back in the majors, he'll have to contend with the likes of Riley Greene and Victor Reyes for playing time, but he could produce if he finds a regular role.
Jul 11 2022Baddoo was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo's last big-league action dates back to May 8, as he spent the first month or so of the 2022 campaign in the majors before being demoted. Over 17 games, he struggled to a .140/.218/.2220 slash line with one homer, two RBI, one stolen base and five runs scored.
Jun 7 2022Baddoo (oblique) was activated off the injured list for Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo was optioned to Toledo in early May after posting a .140/.218/.220 slash line to start the season. He appeared in just two games at that level before being shut down with an oblique injury, but he's ready to go again after making a trio of rehab appearances. He went 0-for-10 with five strikeouts in those rehab games, however, so there's been little indication his performance is about to change.
Jun 3 2022Baddoo (oblique) will start a rehab assignment with High-A West Michigan soon, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Triple-A Toledo outfield is pretty crowded, so Baddoo will rehab with a different Tigers affiliate. Once healthy, he could earn a call-up later this summer.
May 22 2022Baddoo is on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Toledo with an oblique strain, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old hasn't seen game action with Toledo since May 13 and is unavailable due to the injury. It's unclear exactly how long Baddoo is expected to be sidelined.
May 13 2022Baddoo (illness) is starting Friday's game at Triple-A Toledo. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo missed the last two games due to a non-COVID illness, but he'll start in center field and bat second Friday. The 23-year-old went 0-for-5 with a strikeout during Tuesday's game in Toledo.
May 9 2022The Tigers optioned Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: One of the pleasant surprises during Detroit's surprise 77-win campaign in 2021, Baddoo's steep regression at the plate has been a factor in the Tigers limping to an 8-19 start to the 2022 season. The 23-year-old recently started losing work in center field to Derek Hill, and he'll now be moved off the 26-man active roster entirely in order to play regularly at Toledo and hopefully regain some confidence at the dish. Through his first 55 plate appearances of the season, Baddoo produced a .140/.218/.220 slash line (34 wRC+) while striking out 27.3 percent of the time.
May 8 2022Baddoo is starting in left field and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo was out of the lineup Saturday, but he'll return Sunday for his third start in the last four games. Derek Hill is also starting Sunday, getting center field and the leadoff spot, with Austin Meadows (illness) out for the third straight day. Baddoo and Hill will continue to split time in center most days, with Baddoo typically out of the lineup against southpaws.
May 7 2022Baddoo isn't starting Saturday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo started in the last two games and went 1-for-6 with a walk and three strikeouts. Derek Hill is starting in center field and leading off Saturday.
May 6 2022Baddoo is starting in center field and batting ninth Friday against the Astros, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old appeared to lose his hold on the large-side platoon role in center field earlier this week, but he's now making his fourth start in the past five games. Baddoo has showed some life offensively over the past three games, going 3-for-8 with two walks, a run and a stolen base.
May 3 2022Baddoo is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Baddoo finds himself on the bench for the second time in the Tigers' last three matchups with a right-handed starting pitcher, as Bryse Wilson takes the hill for Pittsburgh in the series opener. At this stage, Baddoo appears to have lost hold of his large-side platoon role in center field and looks like more of a fourth outfielder. Derek Hill will pick up another start at Baddoo's expense and should enjoy steady playing time in center.
Apr 26 2022Baddoo will sit Tuesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo hits the bench even with a righty (Chris Paddack) on the mound for the Twins. The second-year outfielder has struggled to get going this season, slashing .118/.189/.235 in 37 plate appearances, though a .125 BABIP likely accounts for at least some of his poor performance. Derek Hill will get the nod in center field.
Apr 24 2022Baddoo is starting in center field and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo sat in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader with Colorado starting lefty Austin Gomber, but he'll return Sunday. The 23-year-old outfielder is off to a slow start with a .129/.182/.258 slash line through 10 games, and he'll likely continue to sit against southpaws.
Apr 23 2022Baddoo will sit for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo went 1-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored in the first game of the day. He'll sit for the nightcap, with Derek Hill starting in center field.
Apr 21 2022Baddoo is not in Thursday's lineup against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He sat out Wednesday against righty Luis Severino and will head to the bench again against lefty Jordan Montgomery. Baddoo is hitting .115 with a .179 OBP and a 28.6 K% through 26 at-bats this season. Victor Reyes gets the start in center field.
Apr 20 2022Baddoo isn't starting Wednesday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after going just 1-for-10 with a run, two walks and two strikeouts in his last four appearances. Victor Reyes will start in center field and bat sixth.
Apr 16 2022Baddoo is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Kansas City starting lefty Kris Bubic, Detroit will sit both Baddoo and Austin Meadows, giving way to Eric Haase and Daz Cameron in the outfield. Baddoo is off to a slow start, batting just .091 through seven games, so perhaps he gets going after the off day.
Apr 13 2022Baddoo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has been off to a slow start, as he's batting just .125 and has been slotted near the bottom of the Detroit lineup. He should be able to get going after a promising MLB debut last season, but with the Tigers adding Austin Meadows and Javier Baez, Baddoo may have a hard time moving up in the order.
Apr 10 2022Baddoo is not in Sunday's lineup against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has started each of Detroit's first two games, though he has gone 0-for-7 with three strikeouts. Victor Reyes will enter the lineup in Baddoo's absence, starting in center field while hitting seventh.
Apr 5 2022Baddoo will likely begin the season as Detroit's primary center fielder, flanked by Austin Meadows and Robbie Grossman, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Riley Greene (foot) out for a while, it seemed like Victor Reyes could play center with Baddoo in left most days. However, the team's trade for Meadows on Monday changed things a bit, as he'll likely fit into left and push Baddoo over to center. Reyes should fill a fourth outfielder role for now, while Baddoo should remain a starter, which is good news for his fantasy outlook. Plus, the addition of Meadows figures to boost the whole offense, which might enhance Baddoo's counting stats, though he could still sit against lefty starters on occasion.
Mar 21 2022Baddoo went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run scored in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has now appeared in three spring training contests and he has a triple, a home run and two runs scored. The 23-year-old could put up some fun numbers near the top of the Tigers' lineup this season, though he'll need to show improvement against lefties to really break through. Baddoo had an .841 OPS against righties in 2021 but that figure dropped to just .523 against southpaws.
Mar 18 2022Baddoo went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo batted leadoff and he should do that plenty in the regular season after hitting first 64 times in 124 games last year. The 23-year-old had an impressive rookie season in 2021, slashing .259/.330/.436 with 13 home runs, 18 stolen bases, 55 RBI and 60 runs scored. Baddoo could be ready to take a step forward in his sophomore campaign.
Oct 2 2021Baddoo went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 8-1 loss to the White Sox. He also stole a base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo started the top of the fourth inning with a single, then advanced to second on his 17th stolen base of the season. He scored the team's only run a few pitches later on a Robbie Grossman double. Baddoo has a .289 batting average over his last 10 games as he looks to finish his rookie campaign on a strong note. For the season, the 23-year-old is slashing .258/.327/.437 with 13 home runs, 54 RBI and 59 runs scored across 122 contests.
Sep 29 2021Baddoo went 2-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Detroit's leadoff hitter stroked a pair of singles and swiped his 15th bag of the season, the latter ranking second on the team behind only Robbie Grossman's 18. Baddoo's emergence has been one of several encouraging storylines for the Tigers in 2021; the rookie outfielder is hitting .260 with a .770 OPS and 40 extra-base hits -- including 13 homers and seven triples -- over 443 plate appearances.
Sep 21 2021Baddoo went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Tuesday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo was out of the lineup Monday against lefty starter Carlos Rodon, but the young outfielder returned with a nice offensive effort. He had been scuffling a little coming into Tuesday's contest with a .237.,293/.368 slash line over his previous 10 games, so perhaps the two-hit performance will get him going at the plate. For the season, Baddoo is slashing .259/.325/.452 with 52 RBI across 114 games in what's been a promising rookie campaign.
Sep 20 2021Baddoo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Tigers facing another lefty starting pitcher (Carlos Rodon) to kick off their series with Chicago, the lefty-hitting Baddoo will take a seat for the second straight game. Victor Reyes will replace Baddoo as the Tigers' starting center fielder and leadoff hitter.
Sep 19 2021Baddoo is not starting Sunday's game against the Rays, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie singled twice in Saturday's contest and is now hitting .237 with a triple and a home run in his last 10 games. Eric Haase is starting in left field while Dustin Garneau gears up to catch.
Sep 16 2021Baddoo isn't starting Thursday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will get a breather after he went 2-for-15 with a run, an RBI and eight strikeouts across the last four games. Eric Haase will shift to left field while Dustin Garneau starts at catcher.
Sep 12 2021Baddoo went 2-for-5 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 8-7 extra-innings win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo was an effective leadoff hitter for the Tigers as they prevailed in 11 innings. The 23-year-old has had a solid rookie campaign, slashing .260/.329/.455 with 12 home runs, 14 stolen bases, 49 RBI and 54 runs scored across 109 games. He's an intriguing long-term prospect for Detroit as well as fantasy managers.
Sep 7 2021Baddoo isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo went 3-for-7 with a double, two runs and a walk across his last two appearances but will take a seat with left-hander Dillon Peters on the mound for the Pirates. Willi Castro will shift to left field while Miguel Cabrera starts at first base in a National League park.
Sep 4 2021Baddoo will sit Saturday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Most of Baddoo's off days this season have come against lefties, but he'll sit here against righty Tyler Mahle. Eric Haase starts in left field Saturday, with Derek Hill in center.
Sep 2 2021Baddoo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk during Thursday's loss to the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Akil Baddoo drove a 356-foot shot to left field, cutting the Tigers' deficit to 8-3 in the seventh inning while chasing Frankie Montas out of the game. The 23-year-old has swatted homers in back-to-back games now while batting .261/.327/.466 overall this season.
Sep 1 2021Baddoo went 2-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After getting a day off Tuesday against a left-handed starter, Baddoo returned with a vengeance Wednesday. The 23-year-old has had a strong rookie season to date with 11 home runs and a .786 OPS across 99 games. He's still sitting often against southpaws, but Baddoo is an appealing fantasy option when facing off against righties and looks like a young player the Tigers can build around.
Aug 31 2021Baddoo is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Baddoo will hit the bench with southpaw Cole Irvin on the bump for Oakland. Willi Castro checks into left field in Baddoo's stead.
Aug 27 2021Baddoo will sit Friday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo sits for the second straight games as the Tigers face a second straight lefty in Steven Matz. Robbie Grossman again shifts to left field in his absence, with Daz Cameron starting in right.
Aug 25 2021Baddoo isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo returned from the injured list Tuesday and went 0-for-5 with a strikeout. Robbie Grossman will shift to left field while Daz Cameron starts in right.
Aug 23 2021Baddoo (concussion) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As anticipated, Baddoo will return to the team ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Cardinals. He's spent the last two weeks recovering from a concussion. Baddoo is 8-for-32 with two extra-base hits and four RBI through eight contests in August.
Aug 22 2021The Tigers plan to activate Baddoo (concussion) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener in St. Louis, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being placed on the 7-day injured list Aug. 11, Baddoo was first eligible to return in the middle of the past week, but the Tigers opted to delay his activation and send him out on a minor-league rehab assignment. Baddoo was subsequently moved to the 10-day IL, and he appears to have incurred no setbacks over the first three games of his assignment at Triple-A Toledo, during which he's gone 1-for-10 with a double and a pair of walks. Once reinstated, Baddoo will likely settle back in as the Tigers' everyday left fielder, leaving fewer reps available at the position for Willi Castro, Victor Reyes and Daz Cameron.
Aug 18 2021Baddoo (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has been on the 7-day concussion injured list for a week, and he'll serve as the designated hitter in Wednesday's minor-league contest. Manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that he's optimistic that the 23-year-old could return during the Tigers' current series against the Angels, so the outfielder could be activated as early as Thursday.
Aug 17 2021Baddoo (concussion) is likely to report to Triple-A Toledo for a rehab assignment before being activated form the 7-day injured list, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that he was "very optimistic" that Baddoo will be reinstated at some point during the current three-game series against the Angels. That timeline can still be achieved, but it will likely require Baddoo to get a rehab game in with Toledo on Wednesday before potentially being activated for Thursday's series finale. In any scenario, it appears that Baddoo is close to clearing concussion protocols if he hasn't done so already.
Aug 11 2021Baddoo was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo sustained head and shoulder injuries in Tuesday's win over the Orioles when he collided with Derek Hill (rib/knee). The 22-year-old will spend time on the shelf after the team's medical staff confirmed a concussion, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return.
Aug 10 2021Baddoo was removed from Tuesday's game against the Orioles after colliding with teammate Derek Hill in the outfield, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a violent collision at full speed in left-center field as the two outfielders chased down a fly ball, which Hill managed to catch. According to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, Baddoo is being evaluated for a concussion and a shoulder injury. He went 1-for-3 with an RBI prior to leaving the game. It wouldn't be surprising to see the 22-year-old held out of Wednesday's contest given the nature of the collision.
Aug 5 2021Baddoo is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers are rolling out an all-right-handed lineup to counter southpaw Martin Perez, so the lefty-hitting Baddoo will cede his spot in the outfield to Victor Reyes. For all of his success during his rookie season, Baddoo is slashing a dreadful .200/.260/.214 (33 wRC+) over 77 plate appearances versus southpaws.
Jul 31 2021Baddoo isn't starting Saturday's game against the Orioles, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo started each of the last seven games, and he hit .281 with two homers, three doubles, seven runs and four RBI. Robbie Grossman will shift to left field while Victor Reyes draws the start in right.
Jul 29 2021Baddoo went 2-for-5 with a double, walk, RBI and a run Wednesday in the Tigers' 17-14 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After his second two-hit effort of the series, Baddoo's batting average now sits at a robust .275 for the season. He's augmented the solid average with a 10 home runs and 14 stolen bases, numbers that have thrust him into the thick of the conversation for the American League Rookie of the Year award.
Jul 27 2021Baddoo went 2-for-5 with a double and a solo home run in Tuesday's extra-inning win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo continues to shine in his rookie season, and it's icing on the cake that he was able to do damage against the team that let him get away via the Rule 5 draft last offseason. The 22-year-old outfielder now has 10 home runs and a solid .839 OPS, and he should be a key part of the future in Detroit.
Jul 25 2021Baddoo went 2-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Saturday's 9-8 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie's big day continues his hot streak since the All-Star break. Over his last seven games, Baddoo is batting .276 (8-for-29) with three of his nine homers on the year and 10 RBI. The 22-year-old Rule 5 pick is firmly establishing himself as a key part of the Tigers' rebuild.
Jul 21 2021Baddoo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo's fifth-inning home run capped Detroit's scoring in the 4-2 win. The rookie outfielder now has eight long balls -- including three in his last six games -- and a solid .829 OPS this season, and he's firmly entrenched himself in Detroit's future plans. He should continue to see regular playing time as he looks to wrap up a successful MLB debut.
Jul 19 2021Baddoo went 2-for-5 with a walk, a home run, three runs scored and four RBI in Monday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo took AL All-Star Kyle Gibson deep in the third inning with a runner on for his seventh home run of the season. It was part of a 14-run barrage for the Tigers. Baddoo has been solid in his rookie campaign with an .836 OPS and 35 RBI through 74 games, and he's settled in as a dynamic leadoff option for Detroit.
Jul 18 2021Baddoo went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 7-0 win over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo hit a leadoff single in the first inning and stole second, but he was left on base. The rookie outfielder got aboard with another single in the fifth and scored on a Jonathan Schoop home run. Baddoo is now 14-for-17 in stolen base attempts while adding six homers, 31 RBI, 31 runs scored and five triples through 247 plate appearances. He'll likely be a lock for the strong side of a platoon in center field while Daz Cameron (toe) is on the injured list, although Baddoo patrolled left field while Derek Hill was in center Sunday.
Jul 17 2021Baddoo is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo hit .279 with a home run, four stolen bases and five RBI in his last 10 games before the break. Derek Hill is batting ninth and playing center field Saturday afternoon, but Baddoo will presumably start the nightcap.
Jul 16 2021Baddoo will sit for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will sit against southpaw Charlie Barnes for the afternoon game. Derek Hill starts in center field in his absence, but Baddoo will likely return to the lineup against righty Kenta Maeda in the nightcap.
Jul 11 2021Baddoo went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Sunday's 12-9 loss to Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo's solo shot in the eighth inning was his sixth of the year and first since May 31. He also knocked a two-run single in the fifth. The breakout rookie boosted his slash line to .271/.351/.462 with 24 extra-base hits, 28 RBI and 13 steals this season. Sunday was his fourth multi-hit game this month.
Jul 8 2021Baddoo isn't starting Thursday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo had started each of the last six games, but he'll get a breather after he went 2-for-3 with a run Wednesday. Niko Goodrum will start in center field and lead off.
Jul 5 2021Baddoo will start in center field and bat leadoff Monday at Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The young outfielder was set for a day off Monday, but he was a late addition to the lineup after Daz Cameron (toe) was scratched after suffering a pregame injury. Baddoo is 7-for-18 with two doubles, two RBI, three runs and four stolen bases in his past four games.
Jul 4 2021Baddoo went 2-for-4 with a two-RBI double, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 6-5 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo singled, stole second and scored in the first inning. He added a two-run double in the second as Detroit jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead. The speedy outfielder has four stolen bases in his last four contests. He is 13-for-15 in steal attempts while slashing .281/.369/.481 with five home runs, 25 RBI and 26 runs scored through 214 plate appearances.
Jul 3 2021Baddoo is starting in center field and batting first in Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chicago is starting southpaw Dallas Keuchel, and that's often meant that the left-handed Baddoo would head to the bench. However, the 22-year-old has five hits in his last 10 at-bats to push his season slash line up to a solid .282/.371/.486, and the team wants to keep his hot bat in the lineup. This is a positive development for Baddoo, who's been a pleasant surprise for the Tigers during his rookie season.
Jul 2 2021Baddoo went 2-for-5 with a pair of stolen bases in Friday's 8-2 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie outfielder has seen a green light on the basepaths lately, with four steals in his last four games. Baddoo is now 12-for-14 in stolen base attempts this year while slashing .282/.371/.486 across 205 plate appearances.
Jun 30 2021Baddoo is not starting Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo went 3-for-5 with a double, stolen base and run scored in Game 1, but he'll take a seat against lefty Logan Allen during the nightcap. Derek Hill will start in center field and bat ninth.
Jun 27 2021Baddoo went 1-for-4 with an RBI single, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 2-1 extra-inning win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo got Detroit on the board when he knocked in Willi Castro for the game-tying run in the seventh inning. In the 10th, Baddoo was the initial runner, and he advanced to third on a Jonathan Schoop groundout before scoring on Robbie Grossman's squeeze bunt. The 22-year-old outfielder is slashing .276/.372/.491 with five home runs, nine steals, 23 RBI and 23 runs scored through 191 plate appearances. He should continue to see regular playing time against right-handed pitching.
Jun 26 2021Baddoo isn't starting Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo was slated to sit Friday against left-hander Framber Valdez before the game was postponed, so it's not very surprising to see him retreat to the bench for Saturday's matinee with Valdez starting. Daz Cameron will take over in center field and bat fifth.
Jun 25 2021Baddoo will sit against southpaw Framber Valdez and the Astros on Friday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Badoo has only made four starts against lefties all season, so it's no surprise to see him hit the bench here. Daz Cameron will get the nod in center field.
Jun 24 2021Baddoo went 3-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI in Thursday's 12-3 loss to the Astros. He was also caught stealing. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo was a bright spot for the Tigers in an ugly loss, racking up his 11th and 12th doubles of the season, along with his 22nd RBI. The 22-year-old outfielder continues to impress in his debut season, as he's now batting .282 with an .880 OPS. He'll probably still struggle with strikeouts, but Baddoo should be a solid fantasy asset the rest of the way with the ability to deliver a little power and speed.
Jun 22 2021Baddoo went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While he's still striking out nearly 31 percent of the time, Baddoo is definitely flashing his potential, as he's now slashing .270/.364/.493 with 10 doubles, eight stolen bases and five home runs in 55 games. The 22-year-old rookie is cementing himself as a key piece of Detroit's future plans.
Jun 20 2021Baddoo went 1-for-2 with three walks and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo singled and swiped a bag in the second inning before drawing three walks through Sunday's contest. The breakout rookie has shown great plate discipline in June, collecting seven walks while striking out just six times in 44 plate appearances. He owns an .853 OPS with 18 extra-base hits and eight steals this season.
Jun 19 2021Baddoo is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Angels, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Angels sending lefty Patrick Sandoval to the mound, Baddoo will retreat to the bench for the beginning portion of Saturday's contest. Daz Cameron will man center field and bat sixth.
Jun 16 2021Baddoo went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Royals. He was also caught stealing. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has been working on the strong side of a center field platoon with Daz Cameron lately, and the former delivered a good effort Wednesday with Kansas City sending righty Brady Singer to the mound. Baddoo should continue to see regular playing time against righties, while Cameron figures to enter the lineup against southpaws. The 22-year-old Baddoo has struggled with consistency at times in his rookie season, but he certainly has flashed signs of potential.
Jun 15 2021Baddoo is not starting Tuesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo seldom cracks the lineup against left-handed pitchers, and the same holds true Tuesday against southpaw Mike Minor. He's gone 2-for-8 in his last two games. Daz Cameron will get the start in center field.
Jun 13 2021Baddoo is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Carlos Rodon on the hill for Chicago, Baddoo will sit for the second time in four games. Daz Cameron will bat sixth as the center fielder Sunday.
Jun 10 2021Baddoo is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mariners, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Baddoo will head to the bench for the second time in the series with southpaw Justus Sheffield on the hill for Seattle. The newly recalled Daz Cameron will substitute in for Baddoo in the Detroit outfield.
Jun 9 2021Baddoo went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Wednesday's loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo entered the game in the first inning after starter Derek Hill (shoulder) left early following a collision with the outfield wall. Hill had started to get more playing time at the expense of Baddoo, but if the former has to miss extended time due to his injury, Baddoo could see his role increase, especially with JaCoby Jones having recently been designated for assignment.
Jun 5 2021Baddoo isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Derek Hill will remain in center field and bat ninth.
Jun 4 2021Baddoo is not in the starting lineup Friday against the White Sox, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will sit the beginning portion of Friday's tilt, with lefty Dallas Keuchel set to take the hill for Chicago. Derek Hill will start in center field and bat ninth.
Jun 1 2021Baddoo is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie has hit a dismal .063 in 20 at-bats against left-handed pitching this season and will sit against southpaw Eric Lauer. Niko Goodrum fills in for Baddoo in center field Tuesday.
May 31 2021Baddoo went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 22-year-old rookie continues to show impressive plate discipline, drawing his seventh free pass in his last eight games, but Baddoo's seventh-inning blast off Trevor Richards was his first long ball since April 13. On the season, Baddoo's slashing .236/.331/.509 with five homers, five steals, 13 runs and 20 RBI through 40 contests.
May 30 2021Baddoo is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It will mark the second time in the last three games that the rookie outfielder will not start for Detroit. Niko Goodrum will shift to center field with Zack Short getting the nod at shortstop.
May 28 2021Baddoo is out of the lineup Friday against the Yankees, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo started the past three games and went 1-for-8 with three walks and four strikeouts, but he'll take a seat against righty Gerrit Cole on Friday. Victor Reyes will start in center field and bat eighth versus the Yankees.
May 24 2021Baddoo isn't starting Monday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo went 3-for-3 with a double, two RBI, a run and a walk Saturday, but he'll be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last five games. Victor Reyes will start in center field and bat eighth.
May 23 2021Baddoo is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and two RBI in Saturday's contest but he'll get a breather in the series finale with Kansas City starting lefty Kris Bubic. The Tigers will roll with Eric Haase, JaCoby Jones and Robbie Grossman from left to right in the outfield. Baddoo has been hot lately with a .375 average across his last 10 games, so expect him to reenter the lineup soon, though with the Tigers facing another lefty Monday in Cleveland's Sam Hentges, it may have to wait for a few days.
May 22 2021Baddoo went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and two RBI in Saturday's loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo hasn't been quite as electric as he was earlier in the year, but the 22-year-old is trending upward once again, as he's batting .375 across the last 10 games. The Tigers are showing patience with him and will likely continue to do so as they sit at 18-27 and don't figure to factor into the playoff race. Baddoo might be very up and down from game to game, but he has the talent to splash like he did Saturday.
May 21 2021Baddoo is not in the lineup Friday at Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will sit for the fourth time in five days as lefty Mike Minor takes the mound for the Royals. Eric Haase, JaCoby Jones and Robbie Grossman will start from left to right in the outfield.
May 19 2021Baddoo is not starting Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo, coming off a 1-for-4 performance Tuesday, fails to crack the starting lineup for the third time in four days despite the Tigers facing a righty Wednesday in Logan Gilbert. Harold Castro will fill in for Baddoo as the center fielder Wednesday.
May 17 2021Baddoo will sit for the second straight game Monday against the Mariners, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has started against just three southpaws this season, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench against Monday's starter Yusei Kikuchi. JaCoby Jones will get the start in center field in his absence.
May 16 2021Baddoo is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has managed four hits and five walks in his last four games after a brutal 2-for-33 stretch, indicating he's starting to make the necessary adjustments after the league adjusted to him. Robbie Grossman, JaCoby Jones and Nomar Mazara will start in the outfield from left to right.
May 14 2021Baddoo is not in the lineup Friday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will head to the bench Friday with righty Jake Arrieta taking the mound for Chicago. Robbie Grossman, JaCoby Jones and Nomar Mazara will start from left to right in the outfield Friday for Detroit.
May 12 2021Baddoo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Unsurprisingly, the left-handed Baddoo will take a seat with southpaw Danny Duffy on the bump for Kansas City. JaCoby Jones will fill in for Baddoo in center field.
May 9 2021Baddoo is starting in center field and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will return to the lineup after starting Saturday's game on the bench. The 22-year-old got off to a hot start this season but he's fallen into an extended slump the past few weeks. Over his last 15 games, Baddoo is batting just .116 while striking out nearly 46 percent of the time.
May 8 2021Baddoo isn't starting Saturday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo had started in each of the last two games and went 1-for-8 with a double, an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts during that time. Harold Castro will start in center field and bat second.
May 5 2021Baddoo isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will be out of the lineup for a second straight game with left-hander Martin Perez starting for Boston. JaCoby Jones will start in center field and bat seventh.
May 4 2021Baddoo is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Most of his recent off days have come against same-handed pitchers, but Baddoo will head to the bench with a righty (Nick Pivetta) on the hill for the opposition. He is hitting .095 with a 56.8 percent strikeout rate over his last 42 at-bats, so the days of him occupying the strong side of a platoon may be coming to an end.
Apr 29 2021Baddoo isn't starting the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Carlos Rodon will take the mound for the White Sox in Thursday's matinee, so Baddoo will retreat to the bench. JaCoby Jones will take over in center field and bat ninth.
Apr 28 2021Baddoo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Baddoo will take a seat against a tough southpaw in Carlos Rodon. JaCoby Jones will spell Baddoo in center field and bat ninth.
Apr 25 2021Baddoo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting in each of the Tigers' last three games, the lefty-hitting Baddoo will take a seat with southpaw Danny Duffy on the hill for Kansas City. Detroit will roll out a starting outfield of Robbie Grossman, JaCoby Jones and Victor Reyes on Sunday.
Apr 24 2021Baddoo is starting in left field and batting second in Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has batted lower in the order so far, but the Tigers will look to jumpstart their offense by moving the 22-year-old up. Baddoo has a strong 1.023 OPS through 15 games, but he's also striking out nearly 41 percent of the time, which isn't too surprising considering he hadn't appeared above the High-A level before this season. He has the talent to produce good games, though there will be frustrating days at the park, too.
Apr 23 2021Baddoo went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and an RBI in Thursday's loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the first multi-hit performance for Baddoo since April 14, and while he did strike out two more times in the contest, he was able to show off his skills with the two extra-base hits. The 22-year-old has struck out a whopping 16 times in his last 33 at-bats, so the growing pains are evident, but Baddoo should continue to provide some fantasy value as long as he's receiving regular playing time.
Apr 21 2021Baddoo is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Pirates, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lefty Tyler Anderson is on the bump for Pittsburgh in the first game of the twin bill, so the lefty-hitting Baddoo will cede left field to JaCoby Jones. After Baddoo enjoyed a red-hot start to his big-league career, regression reared its head in Oakland over the weekend. He went 0-for-11 with eight strikeouts in the series against the Athletics, dropping his season average to .263.
Apr 20 2021Baddoo is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo hit .370 with four homers and 11 RBI in his first nine big-league games, but he's now gone 0-for-11 with eight strikeouts in his last three contests. Victor Reyes starts in center field Tuesday.
Apr 19 2021Baddoo is just 3-for-19 with 12 strikeouts in his last five games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his first seven games of the season, Baddoo went 7-for-19 with three home runs, nine RBI and just four strikeouts. However, the 22-year-old outfielder has struggled to make consistent contact lately, as evidenced by the 12 strikeouts in his last 19 at-bats. Notably, Baddoo has only drawn one walk all season. It's not surprising to see a rookie fall into a slump, and while Baddoo should continue to make some plays with his power and speed, his batting average could continue to lag if he doesn't make some adjustments at the plate.
Apr 17 2021Baddoo isn't starting Saturday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo will take a seat after he went 0-for-7 with six strikeouts in the last two games. Victor Reyes will shift to center field while JaCoby Jones plays left field Saturday.
Apr 13 2021Baddoo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo now has home runs in consecutive games and is up to four long balls this season in just eight games. The 22-year-old has carried over his success from spring training and has quickly earned a full-time role with the Tigers. There may be some growing pains ahead for Baddoo, who hadn't appeared in a game above the High-A level before this season, but it certainly looks like Detroit found a keeper with the Rule 5 pick. He should continue to play regularly while he remains hot, and fantasy managers should enjoy the ride.
Apr 12 2021Baddoo went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and an additional RBI in Monday's win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Make it three homers in seven games for the Rule 5 pick. The latest was a no-doubt, 450-foot shot off Zack Greinke. Baddoo, who also has a steal already this season, has been in the lineup for four of the Tigers' last five games between left field and center.
Apr 11 2021Baddoo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Logan Allen on the bump for Cleveland, the lefty-hitting Baddoo will cede his spot in the outfield to JaCoby Jones in the series finale. Baddoo had started in each of the Tigers' previous three games, going 1-for-8 with a triple, a walk and an RBI.
Apr 7 2021Baddoo went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo is carrying over a hot spring training into the regular season, hitting a grand slam Sunday, another home run Monday and then delivering a walkoff hit Tuesday. The 22-year-old outfielder followed that up with an RBI triple Wednesday, and he now has an absurd 1.636 OPS through four games. Baddoo is quickly forcing himself into Detroit's lineup every day, and fantasy managers should definitely take note.
Apr 5 2021Baddoo went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in Monday's 15-6 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo was one of the lone bright spots offensively for the Tigers, belting a grand slam over the fence in left field in the bottom of the ninth inning. The center fielder is now 3-for-7 with a pair of homers and five RBI in two games this season.
Apr 4 2021Baddoo went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in Sunday's loss to the Indians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed hitter smashed a solo shot on the first pitch that he saw in his professional career off Aaron Civale in the third inning. The 22-year-old rookie from Maryland could not have begun his career on a better note and looks to be another young prospect for Tigers fans to look forward to.
Mar 29 2021Baddoo went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That's now five home runs and 11 RBI in 21 games this spring for Baddoo, who has been one of the biggest bright spots for the Tigers in camp. The Rule 5 draft pick was recently informed that he would be on the Opening Day roster, and while he'll occupy a bench role initially, he could earn more playing time at some point.
Mar 27 2021Baddoo has been informed that he'll begin the season in the majors, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has yet to play above High-A, but he slashed .314/.467/.714 with four home runs, nine RBI and four stolen bases over 19 Grapefruit League games this year. The Rule 5 draft pick will be on the Opening Day roster as a fifth outfielder for the Tigers.
Mar 21 2021Baddoo went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a stolen base in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has been on fire in Grapefruit League play, as he now has four home runs, two stolen bases and a 1.357 OPS through 15 games. The Rule 5 draft pick is making a very strong case for a roster spot and should be on the right side of the bubble come opening day, though he'll likely be in a reserve role at least initially, which curbs his fantasy appeal. However, if Baddoo is able to earn regular playing time, he's someone to keep a close eye on.
Mar 18 2021Baddoo is in a good position to make the Tigers' Opening Day roster, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rule 5 draft pick has turned heads in camp, posting a .391/.548/.870 slash line and flashing solid outfield defense. The Tigers have to keep Baddoo on the MLB roster all year or return him to the division-rival Twins, so that helps his case for an Opening Day spot, too.
Mar 9 2021Baddoo is slashing .385/.556/.538 with three RBI and six runs scored through seven Grapefruit League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rule 5 draft pick is battling for a reserve outfield spot and has been helping his cause so far in camp. Perhaps most impressively, the 22-year-old has five walks versus only three strikeouts in those seven games, demonstrating a good approach at the plate. Baddoo is known for his defense and baserunning, but if he continues to produce at the plate, he'll only improve his chances of making the MLB roster.
Feb 16 2021Baddoo will compete for a reserve outfield spot with the Tigers during spring training, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers added Baddoo in the Rule 5 draft in December, so the team will have to keep him on the MLB roster all season or give him back to Minnesota. General manager Al Avila raved about Baddoo's defense and baserunning, which could help him earn a bench spot during spring training. JaCoby Jones, Robbie Grossman, Victor Reyes and Nomar Mazara should all make the roster, leaving Baddoo and likely Christin Stewart to compete for a possible fifth outfield spot.
Dec 10 2020The Tigers selected Baddoo with the third pick of the Rule 5 draft. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baddoo has more prospect pedigree than most players who were left unprotected, but his stock has been trending down in recent years. The 22-year-old outfielder hit .214/.290/.393 with four home runs and six steals in 29 games at High-A in 2019. He is a plus runner who has typically logged high walk rates. If the Tigers opt not to carry him on the major-league roster for the entire 2021 season, he will be returned to Minnesota.
May 25 2019Baddoo will have reconstructive elbow surgery and the hope is that he is ready for spring training in 2020, Dan Hayes of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.