Tigers' Austin Meadows: Sitting out against lefty

Meadows is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

Due to the early start time for the game (1:10 p.m. ET) along with the fact that the Tigers are opposing a left-handed starting pitcher (Rich Hill), manager AJ Hinch likely viewed Tuesday's contest as an ideal time to give the lefty-hitting Meadows his first day off of the season. Eric Haase will step in as the starting left fielder in place of Meadows, who is off to a 6-for-13 start through his first four games with the Tigers.