Lipcius was optioned to Triple-A Toledo by the Tigers on Tuesday.
Lipcius has had a nice spring with a .909 OPS and three home runs. The 24-year-old is capable of playing all over the infield and could find himself in a utility role in Detroit before long.
... See More... See Less
Tigers' Andre Lipcius: Blasts third spring home run
Rotowire
Lipcius went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
Lipcius has had an impressive start to his spring, as he now has three home runs and a 1.600 OPS across 15 at-bats. The 24-year-old was added to the 40-man roster in November, and after a productive 2022 split between Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo, Lipcius could be in line for his MLB debut at some point in 2023. He figures to play some at second base and third base whenever he reaches the majors.
... See More... See Less
Tigers' Andre Lipcius: Added to 40-man roster
Rotowire
Lipcius was added to the Tigers' 40-man roster Tuesday.
Lipcius had a productive year between Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo with an .826 OPS in 2022, and the Tigers elected to protect him from the upcoming Rule 5 draft. The 24-year-old could be called up for his major-league debut sometime next season.
