Parker Meadows Faces Scrutiny in Center Field Amid Tigers' Depth Concerns

Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows faces significant pressure this spring after a "strange, injury plagued 2025" season. While his defense is adequate, his streaky and mediocre offensive performance over 177 MLB games raises concerns. Now 26 with only one option remaining, Meadows needs to prove he can be a consistent presence at the plate. His performance will directly influence the timeline for top prospect Max Clark, the long-term answer at the position, who is expected to arrive later in the season.