MICHAEL PAPIERSKI NEWS

Reassigned to MiLB camp The Tigers reassigned Papierski to minor-league camp Monday.

Impact Papierski was re-signed by Detroit to a minor-league contract with an invitation to MLB spring training in November. The backstop struggled in his time with the Tigers to the tune of .143/.228/.187, and he'll be nothing more than an emergency depth option with Triple-A Toledo for the 2023 season.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Tigers Papierski re-signed with Detroit on a minor-league deal Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Papierski was designated for assignment and non-tendered by the Tigers in mid-November. While the organization didn't see a major-league role for him, it evidently likes him enough to bring him back as a depth option. He didn't look like he deserved anything else in his 39-game MLB debut last year, hitting .143/.228/.187.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Detroit The Tigers declined to tender Papierski a contract for 2023.

Impact Papierski turned in miserable offensive numbers in 39 games between Cincinnati and San Francisco last season (.143/.228/.187). The Tigers didn't see enough to want to keep him around either, but catching is always in demand, so Papierski could be in big-league camp with some team next spring.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Detroit Papierski was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Tuesday.

Impact The 26-year-old was claimed off waivers by Detroit in October, but he won't retain his spot on the 40-man roster. Papierski played in 39 games between the Reds and Giants in 2022 and had a .143/.228/.187 slash line in 103 plate appearances.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Stavenhagen: The following players were DFA'd as... - The Athletic The following players were DFA'd as corresponding moves: RHP Miguel Diaz RHP Kyle Funkhouser C Michael Papierski OF Brendon Davis LHP Sean G...

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tigers make depth move claiming catcher Michael Papierski off waivers from Reds Tigers president Scott Harris has history with Papierski, who played five games with the Giants last season.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Claimed by Detroit Papierski was claimed off waivers by the Tigers on Friday.

Impact Papierski made his big-league debut at age-26 this season but failed to impress in short stints with the Giants and Reds. In 39 games between the two clubs, he hit .143/.228/.187. He's unlikely to be much more than organizational depth in Detroit.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sharing work with Romine Papierski is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Philadelphia.

Impact Papierski and Austin Romine may be moving into a timeshare at catcher, as the two have now alternated turns behind the dish over the past six contests. The Reds' decision to scale back Papierski's playing time doesn't come as a major surprise, given the extent to which he's struggled to produce any meaningful offense since being claimed off waivers from the Giants in late June. Over 34 games in Cincinnati, Papierski is slashing .159/.242/.207.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for day game Papierski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Papierski will get a breather for the day game after he went 2-for-6 with a double and two RBI while starting behind the dish in both of the past two nights. Austin Romine will catch for starting pitcher Nick Lodolo in the series finale.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Thursday Papierski is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Cubs.

Impact Papierski will get a breather in Thursday's Field of Dreams Game after he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Wednesday's loss to the Mets. Austin Romine will draw the start behind the plate and bat ninth versus Chicago.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Papierski is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Austin Romine gets a turn behind the plate Tuesday while Papierski takes a seat after catching in four of the Reds' previous five games. Considering that the 26-year-old Papierski has produced an underwhelming .436 OPS in 81 big-league plate appearances this season, it wouldn't be surprising if he eventually settled into a timeshare at catcher with Romine.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Papierski is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Miami.

Impact Mark Kolozsvary will get a turn behind the dish while Papierski takes a seat after catching in each of the Reds' last four games. Though Papierski looks primed to serve as the Reds' primary backstop until Aramis Garcia (finger/elbow) is ready to return from the 10-day injured list, Papierski has shown little to get excited about from a fantasy perspective. Through his 69 plate appearances on the campaign, Papierski is hitting .150 with no extra-base hits, six runs and one RBI.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rest day Papierski is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Papierski will be receiving some routine maintenance while Cincinnati wraps up its series against Miami with a day game, allowing Mark Kolozsvary the chance to pick up a turn behind the dish. The Reds had Papierski catch in each of their last four games, with the 26-year-old going 1-for-11 with a walk and a run scored in those contests. He should operate as the Reds' No. 1 catcher until Cincinnati returns Aramis Garcia (finger/elbow) from the 10-day injured list.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Papierski isn't starting Saturday against the Cardinals.

Impact Papierski is in line for an uptick in playing time since both Tyler Stephenson (shoulder) and Aramis Garcia (finger/elbow) are on the injured list. However, Mark Kolozsvary will draw the start behind the dish and bat ninth Saturday.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to No. 2 role Papierski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact Papierski picked up starts behind the plate for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Pirates as well as Friday's series opener with the Rays following fellow backstop Aramis Garcia's (elbow) placement on the injured list. However, with No. 1 catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) returning from the IL on Saturday, Papierski's brief run atop the depth chart has come to an end.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Papierski is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Pirates.

Impact Papierski has started behind the dish in six of the last seven games while Aramis Garcia has missed time with finger and elbow injuries, but Garcia will return to action for Game 1 of the twin bill. Though Papierski should get the starting nod at catcher for the second game of the day, he and Garcia are both likely to see their opportunities take a hit in the near future. Top backstop Tyler Stephenson (thumb) began a rehab assignment this week and should be ready to return from the 10-day injured list at some point during the Reds' homestand that begins Thursday.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting once again Papierski is starting Saturday against Atlanta.

Impact Papierski was called up by the Reds on Tuesday, and he'll start behind the dish for a third consecutive game. Over the last three matchups, he's gone 3-for-9 with a run and three strikeouts.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why the Cincinnati Reds claimed and called up catcher Michael Papierski Michael Papierski only hit .219 in the minor leagues, but the Reds saw an opportunity to add a catcher who can help shape the pitching staff...

JUNE 29, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Joins big-league club Papierski was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Papierski was claimed off waivers from the Giants over the weekend and will now receive his first big-league opportunity for his new organization. The 26-year-old will step into the No. 2 role behind the plate as Aramis Garcia serves as Cincinnati's primary catcher in the absence of Tyler Stephenson (thumb).

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Cincinnati Papierski was claimed off waivers by the Reds on Saturday.

Impact Papierski was designated for assignment by the Giants last week, but he's landed a spot on Cincinnati's 40-man roster. The 26-year-old will likely report to Triple-A Louisville to begin his time with his new organization.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Papierski was designated for assignment by the Giants on Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Papierski spent a week on the active roster in late May, going 0-for-9 in the first five games of his major-league career. He's hit just .210/.297/.308 in 40 Triple-A games this season, which suggests he's unlikely to generate much interest on waivers. The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the Giants to claim Yermin Mercedes.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Papierski was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.

Impact Papierski spent a week with the major-league club and went 0-for-9 with a run, a walk and four strikeouts over five games. However, he'll head back to Sacramento after Curt Casali was reinstated from the 7-day injured list Saturday.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Giants Papierski's contract was selected by the Giants on Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was traded from the Astros to the Giants last weekend, and he'll join the big-league roster after Curt Casali (concussion) was placed on the 7-day injured list. Papierski should serve mainly as a backup catcher during his time on the active roster, but he'll start behind the dish and bat ninth while making his major-league debut Saturday against the Padres.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE