Javier Báez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Justin Verlander makes teary farewell to 21-year career as Tigers rally to beat Pirates 4-3

Justin Verlander made a teary farewell, accompanied by his 7-year-old daughter as he left a major league mound for the final time in the Detroit Tigers’ 4-3 come-from-behind win ov...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Pops rare home run Monday Baez went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run in Monday's 9-2 win over the Nationals.

Impact Baez hit just his third home run of the season and first since April 24 in the fourth inning of Monday's win. The veteran missed about three months of action between late April and late July due to an ankle sprain, and then saw his role reduced later in the year as the Tigers turned their attention toward younger players. Baez is under contract in Detroit for one more year in 2027, but at this point, he looks like a high-paid backup to youngsters such as Kevin McGonigle, Max Clark and Hao-Yu Lee.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

River Ryan makes strong debut and Tigers hit 3 home runs in 9-2 win over Nationals

River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League pla...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Javier Báez's 2027 Contract Year Created a $24 Million Tigers Problem The Detroit Tigers are entering the offseason with an uncomfortable decision regarding Javier Báez. Báez remained under contract for $24 mil...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

PICTURE: Javier Baez's wife Irmarie dons black swimsuit, shares selfie from beach getaway Detroit Tigers utility player Javier Baez’s wife, Irmarie, recently shared a social media update, highlighting pictures from her beachside getaway.

SEPTEMBER 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Torkelson homers to start 5-run 12th, Tigers top Twins 11-6

Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run home run in the 12th inning, Javier Báez added a bases-clearing double, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 11-6 on Wednesday night to s...

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Might lose playing time down stretch Baez could see his playing time limited down the stretch, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Baez has started more than 75 percent of the Tigers' games since returning from an ankle injury in late July. However, with the team's playoff chances looking remote, the Tigers want to get a look at some younger players in the final month of the regular season. Baez -- who is set to earn $24 million in 2027 in his final year under contract -- has slashed .255/.285/.369 with two homers in 46 contests this season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Javier Báez Somehow Catches Ball Gone in 11 MLB Parks The Detroit Tigers needed Javier Báez to cover 112 feet, communicate with a charging Max Clark and hold onto the baseball after crashing int...

AUGUST 31 • SI.COM

A.J. Hinch Has High Praise for Javier Báez After Game-Saving Catch The Detroit Tigers found a way to take down the Los Angeles Dodgers in game two of the three-game set at Comerica Park on Saturday afternoon...

AUGUST 30 • SI.COM

Báez makes ninth-inning plays with glove and bat to lead Tigers past Dodgers, 2-1

Javier Báez made huge ninth-inning plays in the field and at the plate to set up Kevin McGonigle’s game-ending single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Satu...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Back on bench Wednesday Baez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Impact Baez had started in each of the last three games -- twice in left field, once at shortstop -- but he'll head to the bench as the Tigers close out their series with the Rays. The Tigers should continue to make regular room in the lineup for Baez against left-handed pitching, but he'll likely have to settle for more of a part-time role versus righties while he's largely struggled to produce since being activated from the injured list July 28. In 19 games following his reinstatement, Baez is slashing .268/.297/.352 with no home runs or stolen bases, eight RBI and 12 runs.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Max Clark, pitching staff help Tigers end six-game losing streak with 4-1 win over Rays

Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Ray...

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Beginning on bench again Saturday Baez isn't in the Tigers' starting lineup for Saturday's matchup versus Kansas City.

Impact It's the second time in three days that Baez isn't starting, and he's in the midst of a 1-for-18 stretch at the plate. Kevin McGonigle is shifting over to shortstop Saturday, while Hao-Yu Lee is playing third base.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Resting for series finale Baez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact After starting in the last four games and going 0-for-14 with two strikeouts, Baez will head to the bench as the Tigers close out their series in Pittsburgh with a matinee game. Kevin McGonigle will slide over from third base to spell Baez at shortstop.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

McGonigle drives in three to lead Tigers past Guardians 6-4

Kevin McGonigle drove in three runs, Drew Anderson tossed four innings of one-run ball in his fourth start of the year, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Heading to bench Sunday Baez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Kevin McGonigle will cover shortstop in the series finale in place of Baez, who started at the position in each of the Tigers' previous three contests while going 4-for-14 with three RBI. Though he appears to be locked in as a near-everyday player for the time being, Baez could fade into more of a part-time role once Kerry Carpenter (foot) eventually returns from the injured list.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Jobe has sparkling debut to help the Tigers rout the Giants 8-0

Jackson Jobe held the San Francisco Giants to one hit in five scoreless innings in his first outing in the majors more than a year and the Detroit Tigers broke it open with a six-r...

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Dingler homers for 3rd straight game, helping Tigers to an 11-0 win over the Mariners

Dillon Dingler homered for the third straight game and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 11-0

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Sitting Wednesday Baez isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Baez will take a seat Wednesday after going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored during Tuesday's win in the series opener. While Baez sits, Kevin McGonigle will start at shortstop, and Colt Keith will man the hot corner.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Sunday Baez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact After being activated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Baez started in each of the Tigers' ensuing four games -- twice in center field, twice at shortstop -- and went 8-for-19 with a double, five RBI and five runs. Baez is likely to see the bulk of his playing time at shortstop moving forward, as top prospect Max Clark was called up Friday and is poised to serve as the Tigers' everyday center fielder. Kevin McGonigle will shift over from third base to cover shortstop Sunday in what likely amounts to a planned rest day for Baez.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three, scores twice Baez went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 13-1 win over the Athletics.

Impact The 33-year-old didn't deliver any extra-base hits but went 2-for-4 with runners in scoring position to contribute to the blowout victory. Baez has been majorly productive since returning from a three-month absence due to an ankle sprain earlier this week, as he's gone 8-for-14 with a double, five RBI and five runs scored in three games.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in return to lineup Baez went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 14-0 rout of the Orioles.

Impact Getting the start in center field and batting ninth in his first big-league action since April 28, Baez made an immediate impact as part of a 19-hit barrage by the Tigers that saw them put at least one run on the board in every inning. Baez will likely take over from James Outman as Detroit's primary center fielder in the short term, but the potential promotion of top prospect Max Clark looms if the organization decides to give him a look later in the season. Over 86 plate appearances this season, Baez sports a .280/.302/.427 slash line with two homers, one steal, six RBI and 11 runs.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Skubal on schedule to face Orioles on Wednesday with trade deadline approaching

Tarik Skubal is still the ace of the Detroit Tigers’ pitching staff as far as manager A

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Tigers cut ties with fan favorite catcher amid Javier Baez news | Sporting News Detroit is making a change to its roster.

JULY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Reinstated from injured list The Tigers activated Baez (ankle) from the 60-day injured list, and he's starting in center field and batting ninth Tuesday against the Orioles.

Impact Baez has been sidelined three months due to an ankle sprain but is now back on the active roster after completing a four-game rehab assignment. The 33-year-old should see regular playing time between center field and shortstop for the Tigers.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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