Outfielder Akil Baddoo has been retained by the Detroit Tigers, following his designation for assignment and clearing waivers. While he had the option to elect free agency, he chose to remain in the organization as non-roster depth for Triple-A Toledo. Despite his early success in 2021, Baddoo's performance has declined significantly, making him a less viable major league option. Nevertheless, his solid numbers in the minors provide the Tigers with some valuable depth, especially with ongoing roster injuries.
Baddoo's production has significantly declined since 2021, with a .201/.288/.323 line in the majors, reflecting his current status as a depth option for the Tigers.
The Tigers opted to retain Akil Baddoo despite his struggles, appreciating his solid minor league performance, especially with injuries affecting their roster depth.
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