Detroit Tigers' Austin Meadows Takes Leave of Absence for Mental Health

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Detroit Tigers' Austin Meadows Takes Leave of Absence for Mental Health
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Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows has been placed on the 10-day injured list to focus on his mental health, after missing most of last season due to anxiety. Tigers GM Scott Harris issued a statement indicating that Meadows would be given as much time as needed to address his mental health, and the team fully supports his decision. Outfielder Akil Baddoo has been recalled from Triple-A Toledo to take Meadows' spot on the roster.

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