Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows shared a message on social media Friday detailing the ongoing mental and physical health challenges he has endured throughout the 2022 season.
The 27-year-old has been away from Detroit since June 17 after first testing positive for COVID-19 before eventually landing on the 10-day injured list with strains in both of his Achilles tendons shortly after clearing protocol. Meadows, who also missed extended time early in the season due to a case of vertigo, last played for Detroit on June 15.
After calling the season an “unfortunate struggle with a series of injuries and illness” to begin his statement, Meadows opened up about how his mental health has played a role in his extended off-field absence and the personal work he has done while away from the team.
