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Andre Lipcius traded ahead of 2024 MLB season

Former Vol Andre Lipcius traded ahead of the 2024 MLB season.

Former Vol Andre Lipcius was traded from Detroit to the Dodgers on Monday.

“The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired infielder Andre Lipcius from the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations,” Los Angeles announced. “In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers transferred left-hand pitcher Clayton Kershaw to the 60-day injured list.”

Lipcius played for the Vols from 2017-2019 and was an All-American. He was selected by Detroit in the third-round (No. 81 overall) of the 2019 MLB draft.

Lipcius appeared in 169 games, including 168 starts, at Tennessee. He recorded a .300 batting average, 25 home runs, 126 RBIs, 122 runs, 190 hits, 37 doubles, two triples, 90 walks and 21 stolen bases for the Vols.

The former Vol made his Major League Baseball debut with Detroit on Sept. 1, 2023.

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Andre Lipcius records two-hit performance against Royals

Former Vol Andre Lipcius records two-hit performance against Royals.

Detroit defeated Kansas City, 7-3, Thursday at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.

Former Vol Andre Lipcius stared at third base for the Tigers. He was 2-for-3, recording one run and one walk.

The former Vol was a third-round selection by Detroit in the 2019 MLB draft (No. 83 overall).

Lipcius played third base and shortstop for Tennessee from 2017-19 and was selected to the SEC All-Freshman team in 2017.

He became the third Vol during the Tony Vitello era to debut in Major League Baseball, joining Garrett Crochet (2020) and Ben Joyce (2023).

Vitello has served as the Vols’ head coach since 2018.

Detroit will next play Friday, beginning a three-game series against Cleveland.

First pitch is slated for 6:40 p.m. EDT at Comerica Park.

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Nick Senzel records two hits against Detroit

Former Vol Nick Senzel records two hits against Detroit.

Cincinnati defeated Detroit, 6-5, Tuesday at Comerica Park in Detroit Michigan.

Former Vol Nick Senzel started at second base for the Reds. Senzel was 2-for-3 and recorded one double, his tenth of the season.

Senzel was the No. 2 overall selection in the 2016 Major League Baseball draft. He played at Tennessee from 2014-16 and was an All-America standout and an All-Southeastern Conference performer.

Senzel came to the Vols from Farragut High School in Farragut, Tennessee.

Former Vol Andre Lipcius did not play for the Tigers.

Cincinnati will next play Wednesday, concluding a three-game series against the Tigers. First pitch is slated for 6:40 p.m. EDT.

Andre Lipcius records two-hit game versus White Sox

Former Vol Andre Lipcius records two-hit game versus the White Sox.

Detroit defeated the White Sox, 3-2, Sunday at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.

Former Vol Andre Lipcius started at third base for the Tigers. He was 2-for-3 and recorded his third RBI since being called up from Triple-A.

The former Vol was a third-round selection by Detroit in the 2019 MLB draft (No. 83 overall).

Lipcius played third base and shortstop for Tennessee from 2017-19 and was selected to the SEC All-Freshman team in 2017.

He became the third Vol during the Tony Vitello era to debut in Major League Baseball, joining Garrett Crochet (2020) and Ben Joyce (2023).

Vitello has served as the Vols’ head coach since 2018.

Detroit will next play Tuesday, hosting Cincinnati to open a three-game series. First pitch is slated for 6:40 p.m. EDT at Comerica Park.

Andre Lipcius records two-hit performance at Yankee Stadium

Former Vol Andre Lipcius records two-hit performance at Yankee Stadium.

Detroit defeated New York, 10-3, Thursday at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York.

Former Vol Andre Lipcius started at third base for the Tigers. He was 2-for-4 and scored one run.

The former Vol was a third-round selection by Detroit in the 2019 MLB draft (No. 83 overall).

Lipcius played third base and shortstop for Tennessee from 2017-19 and was selected to the SEC All-Freshman team in 2017.

He became the third Vol during the Tony Vitello era to debut in Major League Baseball, joining Garrett Crochet (2020) and Ben Joyce (2023).

Vitello has served as the Vols’ head coach since 2018.

Detroit will next play Friday versus the White Sox. First pitch is slated for 6:40 p.m. EDT at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.

PHOTOS: Andre Lipcius through the years

Andre Lipcius records hit at Yankee Stadium

Former Vol Andre Lipcius records hit at Yankee Stadium.

New York defeated Detroit, 5-1, Tuesday at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York.

Former Vol Andre Lipcius started at third base for the Tigers. He was 1-for-4.

Lipcius made his Major League Baseball debut on Sept. 1.

The former Vol was a third-round selection by Detroit in the 2019 MLB draft (No. 83 overall).

Lipcius played third base and shortstop for Tennessee from 2017-19 and was selected to the SEC All-Freshman team in 2017.

He became the third Vol during the Tony Vitello era to debut in Major League Baseball, joining Garrett Crochet (2020) and Ben Joyce (2023).

Vitello has served as the Vols’ head coach since 2018.

Detroit will next play Monday at New York. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m. EDT at Yankee Stadium.

PHOTOS: Andre Lipcius through the years

Andre Lipcius hits first MLB career home run

Former Vol hits first career home run in Detroit’s win over the White Sox.

Detroit defeated the White Sox, 10-0, Saturday at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Former Vol Andre Lipcius hit a two-run home run for the Tigers during the first inning, his first hit in Major League Baseball.

Lipcius started at third base for the Tigers and was 1-for-5.

The former Vol was a third-round selection by Detroit in the 2019 MLB draft (No. 83 overall).

Lipcius played third base and shortstop for Tennessee from 2017-19 and was selected to the SEC All-Freshman team in 2017.

He became the third Vol during the Tony Vitello era to debut in Major League Baseball, joining Garrett Crochet (2020) and Ben Joyce (2023).

Vitello has served as the Vols’ head coach since 2018.

PHOTOS: Andre Lipcius through the years

Andre Lipcius makes MLB debut

Former Vol Andre Lipcius makes MLB debut.

Detroit defeated the White Sox, 4-2, Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Former Vol Andre Lipcius, made his Major League Baseball debut with the Tigers. He entered the contest as a pinch hitter and remained in the game, playing third base. He was 0-for-2.

The former Vol was a third-round selection by Detroit in the 2019 MLB draft (No. 83 overall).

Lipcius played third base and shortstop for Tennessee from 2017-19 and was selected to the SEC All-Freshman team in 2017.

He became the third Vol during the Tony Vitello era to debut in Major League Baseball, joining Garrett Crochet (2020) and Ben Joyce (2023).

Vitello has served as the Vols’ head coach since 2018.

Detroit will next play Saturday versus Chicago. First pitch is slated for 7:10 p.m. EDT at Guaranteed Rate Field.

PHOTOS: Andre Lipcius through the years

PHOTOS: Andre Lipcius through the years

PHOTOS: A look at Andre Lipcius through the years

Andre Lipcius played shortstop and third base for the Vols from 2017-19.

Lipcius appeared in 169 games, including 168 starts, at Tennessee. He recorded a .300 batting average, 25 home runs, 126 RBIs, 122 runs, 190 hits, 37 doubles, two triples, 90 walks and 21 stolen bases for the Vols.

Lipcius was a member of the Southeastern Conference’s All-Freshman team in 2017. He earned SEC Player of the Week honors on May 13, 2019.

Tennessee and Lipcius advanced to the NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional in 2019.

The former Vol was a third-round selection by Detroit in the 2019 MLB draft (No. 83 overall).

He came to Tennessee from Lafayette High School in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Below are photos of Lipcius through the years.

Andre Lipcius to make MLB debut with Detroit

Former Vol Andre Lipcius to make Major League Baseball debut on Friday.

Former Vol Andre Lipcius will make his Major League Baseball debut Friday for Detroit.

Lipcius joins Detroit from the Toledo Mud Hens, a Triple-A affiliate of the Tigers.

The White Sox will host Detroit on Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. First pitch between the Tigers and White Sox is slated for 8:10 p.m. EDT.

The former Vol was a third-round selection by Detroit in the 2019 MLB draft (No. 83 overall).

Lipcius played shortstop and third base at Tennessee from 2017-19.

He started 168 contests for the Vols and was a member of the SEC’s All-Freshman team in 2017.

Lipcius will become the third Tennessee player of the Tony Vitello era to debut in Major League Baseball, joining Garrett Crochet (2020) and Ben Joyce (2023). Vitello has served as the Vols’ head coach since 2018.

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