| Year | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | Rate |
| 2026 proj | 42 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 0.119 | -0.9 |
| 2025 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 0.105 | -1.6 |
| 2024 | 59 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 5 | 0.136 | 0.3 |
| 2023 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.111 | -1.1 |
| 2022 | 73 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 0.178 | -0.7 |
| Date | News |
| 9/08/25 | Pirates Send Outfielder Back to Minors. The Pittsburgh Pirates made roster moves before their latest contest, changing their outfield towards the end of the season. The Pirates announced ahead of their series finale vs. the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on Sept. 7 that they optioned outfielder Ryan Kreidler to Triple-A Indianapolis and recalled Ji Hwan Bae. Pittsburgh claimed Kreidler off of waivers from the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 24, who designated him for assignment on Aug. 22, and optioned him to Indianapolis that same day. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/pittsburgh-pir... |
| 9/01/25 | Longtime Tigers infielder gets new MLB shot with Pirates. Longtime Tigers infielder Ryan Kreidler is getting his first big-league opportunity outside of Detroit. A fourth-round pick out of UCLA in 2019, Kreidler played for the Tigers in each of the past four seasons. Source: https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2025/09/longtime-tige... |
| 8/26/25 | Former Tigers outfielder claimed by Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed Tigers outfielder Ryan Kreidler off waivers on Sunday—two days after he was designated for assignment by Detroit, per his transaction log. Kreidler made the Tigers' Opening Day roster at center field due to a slew of injuries, but he only hit .105/.190/.105 over 17 games for Detroit this year. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/ca/mlb/detroit-tigers... |
| 8/25/25 | Longtime Tigers infielder claimed off waivers by Pirates. Infielder/utility man Ryan Kreidler, designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers three days ago, has been claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates optioned Kreidler to Triple-A Indianapolis. A fourth-round pick out of UCLA in 2019, Kreidler has appeared in the majors in each of the past four seasons. The 27-year-old began this season, unexpectedly, as the Tigers' center fielder after a rash of injuries pressed him into action. Source: https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2025/08/longtime-tige... |
| 2/19/25 | Tigers' Ryan Kreidler teeters between Detroit, Toledo. One thing could push him over edge. Ryan Kreidler teeters between Triple-A Toledo and the Tigers. But manager A.J. Hinch firmly believes he's a winning player. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/tigers-ryan-kreidler-teet... |
| 8/24/24 | What's going on with Javier Baez? What we know about status of Detroit Tigers' shortstop. On Friday night, fans on social media began to speculate that the Tigers might have officially parted ways with Baez when beat writers Chris McCosky and Evan Petzold observed that there was no locker for him in the visitor's clubhouse at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago. Ryan Kreidler was called up at the same time to take Baez's spot on the active roster. Minutes later, though, the Tigers revealed that Baez has been placed on the 10-day injured list with lumbar spine and hip inflammation. Source: https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2024/08/24/w... |
| 7/08/24 | Detroit makes crucial injury moves ahead of Guardians series. The Tigers optioned infielder Ryan Kreidler to Toledo and placed centerfielder Parker Meadows on the 10-day Injured List as corresponding moves. Baez has not played since June 8, but is in the lineup at shortstop and batting sixth for the Tigers on Monday. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/tigers-news-detroit-injur... |
| 7/02/24 | Two Tigers rookies hit home runs, but Twins rally back to win. Ryan Kreidler hit a go-ahead home run in the fifth inning, but the Minnesota Twins fought back to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 in the series opener Tuesday night at Target Field in Minneapolis. The Tigers (38-47) are now 1-4 at the halfway point of their 10-game road trip. The Tigers took the lead by scoring three runs in the third off Twins starter Simeon Woods Richardson. Source: https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2024/07/two-tigers-ro... |
| 6/30/24 | Tigers' Ryan Kreidler starting to find his footing after jittery start. Ryan Kreidler, above all else, is a sure and steady defender at all positions he's played, but especially at shortstop. “I just wanted to play well,” Kreidler said. Kreidler thought he should have been on the Opening Day roster and manager AJ Hinch never disputed that. Kreidler didn't know how long this opportunity would last beyond the required 10 days of an IL stint. Source: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tiger... |
| 6/13/24 | Tigers lineup: Ryan Kreidler, Andy Ibanez get infield starts in finale. DETROIT -- Ryan Kreidler and Andy Ibanez will get starts in the infield on Thursday afternoon against a lefty starter. The Detroit Tigers (32-35) will try to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Washington Nationals (32-35) at 1:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. Catcher Carson Kelly; infielders Colt Keith and Zach McKinstry; and outfielder Akil Baddoo will be available off the bench. The full lineup is below. Closing out the series ?? pic.twitter.com/LFVG1zry0Q — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 13, 2024 On the mound, Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (1-4, 4.73 ERA) will face Nats lefty Patrick Corbin (1-7, 6.15). Mize has allowed 17 runs (14 earned) on 30 hits in 15 1/3 innings over his last four starts. He's Source: https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2024/06/tigers-lineup... |
| 6/11/24 | Detroit Tigers' Ryan Kreidler arrives to help at shortstop, but he isn't replacing Javier Báez. The Detroit Tigers recalled Ryan Kreidler from Triple-A Toledo to help fill the void at the shortstop position in a platoon role with Zach McKinstry. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/detroit-tigers-ryan-kreid... |
| 4/09/24 | Detroit Tigers suffer rash of injuries to infielders throughout organization. The Detroit Tigers continue to be one of the healthiest teams, but the infield depth has taken a hit with injuries to Ryan Kreidler and Eddys Leonard. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/detroit-tigers-suffer-ras... |
| 3/23/24 | Detroit Tigers shortstop Ryan Kreidler is headed to Toledo: 'I should've made the team'. The Detroit Tigers optioned Ryan Kreidler, a 26-year-old shortstop, to Triple-A Toledo after Thursday's game in spring training, despite his success. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/detroit-tigers-shortstop-... |
| 2/17/24 | As Tigers' camp officially opens, the fight for last position-player spots nuanced, fierce. Manager AJ Hinch will officially commence his fourth spring training with the Tigers on Monday with the pleasant dilemma of having more roster-worthy players than available roster spots. One or two bullpen jobs are available, depending on whether the Tigers keep the sixth starter in the bullpen. “I am going to lay out very bluntly what we need to get better at and how we plan to address the next six weeks,” Hinch said Saturday, as a central Florida rainstorm forced most of the workouts indoors. There is a multitude of ways Hinch can sort out this puzzle and strong spring performances can hold sway, just as they did last spring for players like Ryan Kreidler and Trey Wingenter, long shots who played their way onto the Opening Day roster. Source: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tiger... |
| 12/16/23 | Detroit Tigers' Ryan Kreidler talks past injuries, hitting with Mark Trumbo, 2024 goals. Detroit Tigers infielder Ryan Kreidler has been limited to 160 games in the majors and minors over the past two seasons, but he has a plan. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/detroit-tigers-ryan-kreid... |
| 6/14/23 | Detroit Tigers' Ryan Kreidler undergoes another surgery; Jackson Jobe throws to hitters. Detroit Tigers infielder Ryan Kreidler, a former fourth-round pick, underwent a core muscle surgery on June 6.
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| 4/15/23 | Detroit Tigers option Ryan Kreidler to Triple-A Toledo: 'We've got to get his bat going'. Detroit Tigers infielder Ryan Kreidler, optioned to Triple-A Toledo, hit .111 (2-for-18) with zero walks and seven strikeouts in 11 games. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/detroit-tigers-option-rya... |
| 4/10/23 | Ryan Kreidler gives Detroit Tigers an 'impact defender.' They're giving him 'a long leash'. The Kreidler family's mantra is "Bet on Ryan and you'll be fine." The Detroit Tigers are hoping Ryan Kreidler can pay off for them, too.
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| 4/10/23 | Ryan Kreidler gives Detroit Tigers an 'impact defender.' They're giving him 'a long leash'. The Kreidler family's mantra is "Bet on Ryan and you'll be fine." The Detroit Tigers are hoping Ryan Kreidler can pay off for them, too.
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| 3/21/23 | Tigers notes: Kreidler gets opportunity to play, show versatility. Not that he ever would, but Ryan Kreidler can't say he wasn't given an honest opportunity to make the Tigers' Opening Day roster. Kreidler is one of several players fighting for one of the utility spots, along with Cesar Hernandez, Andy Ibanez, Zack Short and Tyler Nevin. Source: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tiger... |