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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

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Javier Báez injury update should end Tigers nightmare outfield experiment Javy Báez's expected activation should force the Tigers to give James Outman the boot.

JULY 28 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Activation likely Tuesday Manager A.J. Hinch said that he expects Baez (ankle) to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 33-year-old has been sidelined due to an ankle sprain since late April, but he's ready to rejoin the Tigers after a four-game rehab assignment, during which he went 6-for-12 with three doubles. Baez had a .256/.280/.397 slash line through 24 games prior to the injury. He made starts at center field and shortstop during the rehab stint, which provides an indication of where he'll be spending most of his time for Detroit.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Holliday leads Orioles against the Tigers after 4-hit game

The Baltimore Orioles play the Detroit Tigers after Jackson Holliday had four hits on Monday in an 8-5 win over the Tigers

JULY 28 • Associated Press

Tigers host the Orioles to begin 3-game series

The Detroit Tigers start a three-game series at home against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Javier Baez Getting Closer to Returning to Tigers Lineup The Detroit Tigers seem like they are going to get shortstop Javier Baez back from his ankle injury real soon as he has been rehabbing in Tr...

JULY 26 • SI.COM

Tigers play the Royals leading series 2-1

The Detroit Tigers play the Kansas City Royals, leading the series 2-1

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Moving rehab to Triple-A Baez (ankle) will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Baez made two appearances for Single-A Lakehead earlier this week and is ready to take the next step in his recovery from a right ankle sprain that landed him on the injured list in late April. He'll need multiple reps in center field and shortstop before being cleared to return from the 60-day IL.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Royals play the Tigers looking to break road losing streak

The Kansas City Royals will aim to break their six-game road skid in a matchup against the Detroit Tigers

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Royals look to extend win streak, take on the Tigers

The Kansas City Royals seek to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory against the Detroit Tigers

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Cubs and Tigers meet to determine series winner

Both the Chicago Cubs and the Detroit Tigers are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Dingler leads Tigers against the Cubs after 4-hit game

The Detroit Tigers take on the Chicago Cubs after Dillon Dingler had four hits on Monday in an 8-6 win over the Cubs

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Gleyber Torres returns to the Detroit Tigers after being sidelined by an oblique injury

Gleyber Torres has made an immediate impact for the Detroit Tigers in his return from another oblique strain

JULY 20 • Associated Press

The Tigers Just Got Encouraging News on Javier Báez The Detroit Tigers got bad injury news recently as starting pitcher Casey Mize exited Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Angels with a groin i...

JULY 20 • SI.COM

Ready for rehab assignment Baez (ankle) will embark on a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Baez has been sidelined by a right ankle sprain since late April, and his recovery has been slower than expected. The good news for the veteran infielder is that he's finally been cleared to embark on a rehab assignment, which could have him back in the majors by late July or early August. Prior to his injury, Baez had a .677 OPS with one steal, two home runs and six RBI across 82 plate appearances.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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