AL Central: Is it Parker Meadows time again in Detroit?
Jun 28 2024
Parker Meadows (OF, DET) had a rough start to the season that led to a demotion to Triple-A in early May. He's hit well there, recording a .285/.378/.519 line through 185 PA that is good for a 128 wRC+. Meadows has connected for 8 HR with Toledo, is 14-for-18 on the base paths, and could be looking at a call-up in the near future.
Justyn-Henry Malloy (OF, DET) has failed to impress since he was called up earlier this month. In 63 PA he has hit just .148/.254/.296 with a woeful 53% ct%. Malloy probably doesn't have much time to turn things around, especially with Meadows producing at a high level at Triple-A.
Ryan Vilade (OF, DET) is another outfielder having a solid season in Toledo. So far, he has put up a .317/.397/.530...
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