Kreidler made his professional debut with the Connecticut Tigers, batting .232 with two home runs and 20 RBI over sixty games.[5] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] He started 2021 with the Erie SeaWolves before being promoted to the Toledo Mud Hens.[7][8] Over 129 games between the two teams, he slashed .270/.349/.454 with 22 home runs, 58 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases.[9]
Kreidler with the Detroit Tigers in 2022
On September 1, 2022, Kreidler was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He recorded his first major league hit, a single, on September 3 against the Kansas City Royals.[10] Kreidler's first major league home run on September 7 was a game-winner, and struck in the top of the ninth inning off José Quijada of the Los Angeles Angels to break a 4–4 tie.[11]
In 2023, Kreidler was part of Detroit's Opening Day roster.[12] He started at third base on opening day.[13] Kreider was optioned back to Triple-A on April 15 after hitting .111 in 11 games.[14] He was placed on the minor league injured list on April 28 with knee soreness, and began a rehab assignment with the High–A West Michigan Whitecaps in May. However, after 5 games he was pulled off rehab assignment, and it was announced that he had undergone core-muscle surgery on June 14.[15]
Kreidler was optioned to Triple–A Toledo to begin the 2024 season.[16] On April 11, 2024, he underwent surgery to repair a fractured right index finger.[17] In 35 appearances for Detroit, Kreidler slashed .119/.200/.169 with one home run, two RBI, and five stolen bases.
In 2025, Kreidler was again part of Detroit's Opening Day roster. [18] He was used primarily as a centerfielder at the start of the season due to injuries at that position. He was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on April 21 after struggling at the plate.[19] On August 22, 2025, Kreidler was designated for assignment by the Tigers following the promotion of Drew Sommers.[20]
Pittsburgh Pirates
On August 24, 2025, Kreidler was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[21] In 15 appearances for the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, he batted .163/.293/.265 with one home run, one RBI, and five stolen bases. Kreidler was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Will Robertson on October 13.[22]
Minnesota Twins
On October 15, 2025, Kreidler was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins.[23] Kreidler was optioned to the Triple-A St. Paul Saints to begin the 2026 season.[24] Kreidler made his Twins debut on April 11, 2026, following an injury to Royce Lewis.
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