Make this make sense.
Outman is out of options, so he’s joining the Tigers. Does this mean Jahmai Jones is done?
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Tigers claim OF James Outman from Twins, Javy Báez moved to 60-day IL.
Outman is out of options, so he’s joining the Tigers. Does this mean Jahmai Jones is done?
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He had a phenomenal rookie year in 2023, posting a .790 OPS (114 OPS+) in 567 plate appearances with 23 home runs and 16 stolen bases. Since that season, he’s hit just .144 with a .520 OPS (45 OPS+) in 374 plate appearances and has struck out a whopping 39.3 percent of the time.
The Detroit Tigers have claimed James Outman off waivers from the Minnesota Twins as his fall from Los Angeles Dodgers' grace continues.
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Tigers claim former Dodgers rookie of the year candidate from Twins.
Uh....weird.
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Tigers take series from Twins, then take an outfielder from them, too.
Tigers pickup James Outman can play all three outfield positions, and has played mostly center field in 2026.
The Tigers took the series from the Minnesota Twins. Then they took an outfielder from the Twins.
The Tigers announced Thursday afternoon that they have claimed veteran outfielder James Outman off waivers from the Twins. Outman, who hit 23 home runs in 2023 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, was designated for assignment by the Twins earlier this month.
To make room on the 40-man roster for Outman, the Tigers transferred Javy Báez (ankle) to the 60-day injured list. Outman is out of minor-league options, signaling he might join the Tigers active roster before Friday's series opener in Cleveland. The Tigers would have to clear a roster space to make room.
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Tigers claim Twins OF James Outman, trade for reliever dominating in Triple-A.
The
Detroit Tigers claimed outfielder James Outman off waivers from the
Minnesota Twins following their 11-0 win over Minnesota on Thursday, June 11, at Comerica Park.
Outman, 29, debuted for the
Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022 and put up a sterling rookie season in 2023, slashing .248/.353/.437 with 23 home runs and 16 stolen bases over 151 games. He has yet to put up positive value in three seasons after his breakout season, however, hitting a meager .144 in 334 at-bats since the start of 2024.
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Tigers trade for veteran outfielder who will join team in Cleveland.
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