The Detroit Tigers made the decision to part ways with INF Isaac Paredes during the offseason, dealing him to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Austin Meadows
Paredes, who hit .208 with one home run and five RBIs in 23 games with the Tigers last season, has been recalled by the Rays in time for their series against the Tigers thanks to Brandon Lowe having suffered a back injury and could spend time filling in at 2nd base.
For Paredes, he wasn’t expecting to be dealt from the Tigers, but he’s taking it in stride.
“The truth is I wasn’t expecting it,” he said. “It took me by surprise….My goal was to take (the trade) as something positive.”
Rays infielder Isaac Paredes said he was caught off guard when traded last month, but he's grateful for his time in the Tigers organization.
"The truth is I wasn't expecting it. It took me by surprise….My goal was to take (the trade) as something positive."
— Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) May 17, 2022
And while he’s not had a chance to greet any of his former Tigers teammates as of yet, he hopes to do so soon.
Paredes, who was just called up, said he actually arrived *during* last night's game, so he hasn't had a chance to say hello to any friends on the Tigers' side, but hopes to do so today.
— Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) May 17, 2022
Meanwhile, Meadows has 11 RBI so far in 28 games played in his first season with the Tigers. Tonight’s game against the Rays begins at 6:40 PM EST from Tropicana Field with coverage on Bally Sports Detroit and 97.1 The Ticket.
