Tigers claim RHP Yoniel Curet, move Parker Meadows to the 60-day IL

MONTGOMERY, AL - JULY 03: Yoniel Curet #39 of the Montgomery Biscuits pitches during the game between the Columbus Clingstones and the Montgomery Biscuits at Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium on Thursday, July 3, 2025 in Montgomery, Alabama. (Photo by Natalie Buchanan/Minor League Baseball via Getty Images) Well, considering the extent of Parker Meadows injuries after his collision with Riley Greene last week, this isn’t surprising. The Tigers on Monday moved the center fielder to the 60-day injured list with a fractured left arm as well as a concussion.

The initial impact looked like Meadows, trying to veer away from Greene, who was camped under a Josh Bell fly ball, collided jaw to the back of Greene’s head. Meadows was clearly rocked immediately and couldn’t protect himself going to the ground where he fell on the left arm, fracturing the radius bone, and also hit his head hard against the turf. Hopefully he’ll make a full recovery, but for now he’s out until mid-June.

Even when he does return, he’s going to need some rehab work in Toledo before returning to the Tigers. The move opened up a 40-man roster spot, and the Tigers used that to claim 23-year-old right-hander Yoniel Curet, who was designated for assignment by the Phillies last week. It wasn’t long ago that Curet was a pretty well regarded pitching prospect for the Rays with a huge sinker and good breaking stuff.

They finally DFA’d him in December and the Phillies traded for him, but they needed a spot to add outfield depth, and the Tigers took advantage. The appeal here is good stuff in a pitcher with an option remaining. The Tigers have some interesting arms in the upper minors, but most of them are either veteran relievers with solid stuff who have failed to find enough command, or pitchers on the injured list.