Parker Meadows, the Detroit Tigers' center fielder, has been ruled out for Opening Day due to a nerve injury in his right arm. This injury, which has prevented him from swinging and throwing for several weeks, raises concerns about his availability for the start of the 2025 season. Consequently, Wenceel Pérez will step into the primary center field role, along with potential support from Riley Greene.

Meadows's absence is a significant loss; he was instrumental in leading the Tigers to a strong end to the previous season, posting a .299 batting average and an .857 OPS in his final games. The Tigers will rely heavily on Pérez and Greene while awaiting Meadows's recovery.