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Tigers' Justyn-Henry Malloy: Trying out first base
The Detroit Tigers have asked Justyn-Henry Malloy to get work at first base during the spring, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.Malloy played strictly in the outfield during the 2024 campaign, but Detroit has its sights set on increasing flexibility throughout the roster heading into 2025. Colt Keith will also see time at first base during the spring, which would increase the number of infield combinations available for the club if this idea pans out.
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Tigers' Justyn-Henry Malloy: Back in big leagues
The Detroit Tigers recalled Justyn-Henry Malloy from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.The 24-year-old will rejoin the MLB club for the start of September as rosters expand to 28 players. Malloy has a .698 OPS with eight home runs in 57 big-league games this season and should see semi-regular playing time in the outfield and at designated hitter.
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Tigers' Justyn-Henry Malloy: Sent back to Toledo
Justyn-Henry Malloy was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.Malloy hasn't hit particularly well in his first taste of the majors, as he's maintained only a .217 average with a 36.3 percent strikeout rate in 204 plate appearances. He's also lost playing time due to the return of Kerry Carpenter, so the Detroit Tigers will opt for Malloy to continue his development in the minor leagues for the time being.
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Tigers' Justyn-Henry Malloy: Moves up to third in order
Justyn-Henry Malloy is starting in left field and batting third in Saturday's game against the Yankees.Malloy batted sixth Friday, but he'll move up three spots for Saturday's contest. The rookie has bounced around the order a bit recently, as he's served as the leadoff hitter twice in the past week while also sliding down to seventh on one occasion. Malloy has the power potential to be a regular middle-of-the-order bat, though he's batting just .216 and striking out 36 percent of the time this year, which has kept him from truly breaking out.
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Tigers' Justyn-Henry Malloy: Batting leadoff Thursday
Justyn-Henry Malloy will start in left field and bat leadoff in Thursday's game against the Mariners.Malloy had a pinch-hit single in the first game of the series and reached base three times in the second contest after being a late addition to the lineup. That's earned him not only another start in the series finale, but also his first-ever look at the leadoff spot.
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Tigers' Justyn-Henry Malloy: Late lineup addition
Justyn-Henry Malloy is starting in left field and batting seventh Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers.The 24-year-old was initally absent from the starting nine Wednesday, but he'll end up receiving a start since Javier Baez (undisclosed) was scratched. Malloy has a .642 OPS through 10 games in August, and he could see a diminished role going forward with Kerry Carpenter back from the injured list.
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Tigers' Justyn-Henry Malloy: Out of lineup again Wednesday
Justyn-Henry Malloy is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.Malloy has now sat out both contests since Kerry Carpenter was reinstated from the injured list Tuesday. Carpenter has served as the Detroit Tigers' designated hitter both times, so Malloy could see his playing time tick back up if Detroit elects to deploy Carpenter in right field more frequently down the road.
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Tigers' Justyn-Henry Malloy: Absent from starting nine
Justyn-Henry Malloy is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.Malloy will hit the bench in Kerry Carpenter's first game back from the injured list, as Carpenter slots into the DH spot and Zach McKinstry, Parker Meadows and Matt Vierling fill the outfield. While Carpenter is expected to eventually play right field every day, the Detroit Tigers could ease him into action by frequently deploying him at DH, which would eat into Malloy's role.
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Tigers' Justyn-Henry Malloy: Getting Wednesday off
Justyn-Henry Malloy isn't in the Detroit Tigers' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.After going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts during Tuesday's series opener, Malloy will get a day to rest Wednesday. His absence will move Colt Keith into the DH role while Zach McKinstry starts at second base and bats seventh.
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Tigers' Justyn-Henry Malloy: Provides offense Friday
Justyn-Henry Malloy went 2-for-2 with two walks and a two-run home run in Friday's 9-2 loss to the Royals.Malloy provided all of his team's offense with his eighth home run of the season in the first inning. The rookie has shown good power potential through 45 games, but he's also unsurprisingly striking out 33.5 percent of the time. Malloy will have to make a bit more consistent contact if he wants to take the next step as a player. Thankfully for the 24-year-old, the rebuilding Detroit Tigers should give him plenty of opportunities to work through things at the plate.