MINNEAPOLIS — Austin Meadows took swings off a pitching machine at Target Field. His workout transitioned into running drills on flat ground, which he accomplished without pain, for the first time in his rehab process.
The Detroit Tigers hope Meadows can return this season.
"Baby steps," manager A.J. Hinch said. "We're getting a little bit better, and he's doing a little bit more."
Meadows, who hasn't played in MLB since June 15, joined the Tigers for the three-game series against the Minnesota Twins and is expected to stay with the big-league club until he begins a rehab assignment.