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Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka threw an immaculate fifth inning on Monday night against the Detroit Tigers, becoming the fourth pitcher in franchise history to st...

5 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Sitting Saturday Baez is not in the Tigers' starting lineup against the Padres on Saturday.

Impact The Tigers will tweak their lineup for Saturday's game, moving Kevin McGonigle to shortstop and Colt Keith to third base while Kerry Carpenter serves as the designated hitter. Through two regular-season games, Baez has gone 1-for-7 with one walk and two strikeouts.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set for utility role? With Kevin McGonigle set to make the Opening Day roster, per Robert Murray of FanSided.com, Baez may ultimately slide into a utility role with the Tigers.

Impact The Tigers wouldn't have top prospect McGonigle on the roster just to sit on the bench, so the 21-year-old should see plenty of time at shortstop. That could push Baez into more of a utility role where he plays both in the infield and outfield. The veteran saw his first action in center field at the MLB level last season, and he could ultimately overtake Parker Meadows there in 2026, particularly if the former performs better at the plate. Baez should also see time at short when McGonigle needs a breather.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bleacher Report has completely outdated perspective of Javy Baez's contract with Tigers Over the past few years, it's been easy to look at the six-year contract the Detroit Tigers handed out to Javier Baez, worth $140 million, a...

MARCH 19 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

AL Central Preview: Tigers open as favorites while the White Sox try to climb out of the basement

The Detroit Tigers and two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal have their sights set on winning the AL Central for the first time since 2014

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Back in lineup Saturday Baez (back) will start at second base and bat sixth in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Lower-back tightness kept Baez off the field for a few days but will not significantly hinder his preparations for the start of the season. The 33-year-old is off to a nice start this spring with four hits, including a homer, to go along with a stolen base through four exhibition games. He has three-position eligibility entering the 2026 campaign (3B, SS, OF).

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back in lineup Saturday Chris McCosky of The Detroit NewsBaez (back) is expected back in the Tigers' Grapefruit League lineup Saturday versus the Pirates, mmm reports.

Impact Baez hasn't played since being scratched from Tuesday's lineup with lower-back tightness. However, he'll go through a full workout Friday and, if all goes well, will be back in action this weekend.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with back tightness Baez was scratched from Tuesday's exhibition game versus Team Dominican Republic due to lower-back tightness.

Impact Baez should be considered day-to-day for the time being. Max Clark subbed in for Baez in center field in the Tigers' lineup Tuesday.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first spring home run Baez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

Impact Baez has now gone 4-for-7 through three spring games, and his home run Friday was his first of the exhibition slate. Earlier this month, the veteran was suspended from the World Baseball Classic for testing positive for marijuana in March 2023. The WBC's governing body classifies marijuana as a banned substance, but Major League Baseball does not, so his status with the Tigers is unaffected. Baez looks like Detroit's primary shortstop to begin the year, though he could also move into a utility role and play some in center, particularly if top prospect Kevin McGonigle makes a push for the role at short. The 33-year-old had something of a bounceback campaign in 2025, but his fantasy value overall has been trending down across his four seasons with the Tigers.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

WBC ban won't affect MLB status Baez has been suspended from the World Baseball Classic for testing positive for marijuana in March 2023, but the suspension will not affect his availability for the start of sprin...

Impact The World Baseball-Softball Confederation -- which governs the WBC -- classifies marijuana as a banned substance, hence the suspension. He will be eligible to play in the 2029 WBC. Major League Baseball does not list it as a banned substance, so Baez's status with MLB is unaffected. The 33-year-old Baez is expected to be the Tigers' Opening Day shortstop in 2026, though he will have to hold off top prospect Kevin McGonigle for the gig.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

It turns out Javy Baez wasn't even close to Tigers worst free agent pursuit The light can finally be seen at the end of the tunnel for the Detroit Tigers and Javier Baez. Sure, Baez has turned into a useful utility p...

JANUARY 29 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers vs. Mariners Highlights | Seattle advances to ALCS 🔥🔱

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Polanco hits winning single in the 15th inning as the Mariners beat the Tigers to advance to ALCS

Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory in the...

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers turning to Tarik Skubal in Seattle for winner-take-all Game 5 of ALDS

Even after blowing a three-run lead in Detroit with a chance to clinch the AL Division Series, the Seattle Mariners can redeem themselves at home in a winner-take-all Game 5 on Fri...

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: The Tigers, Cubs and Phillies All Survived Elimination

The Tigers and Cubs forced another game, the Phillies have Kyle Schwarber, the Blue Jays eliminated the Yankees and more from Wednesday's ML...

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: The Tigers, Cubs and Phillies All Survived Elimination

Mariners host the Tigers in ALDS Game 5

The Seattle Mariners take on the Detroit Tigers on Friday in Game 5 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Plates four runs in Game 4 Baez went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, two additional RBI and a stolen base during Wednesday's win over the Mariners in Game 4 of the ALDS.

Impact Baez smacked an RBI single into left field to tie the game at three apiece in the fifth inning. He then deposited an Eduard Bazardo offering into the left-field bleachers during the sixth to give the Tigers two more insurance runs en route to a convincing 9-3 victory. The 32-year-old is now 9-for-26 (.346) with a homer, five RBI and two runs scored through seven games in the postseason.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Javier Baez throws it back to 2017 with epic ALDS Game 4 | Sporting News Just like the old days.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tigers' All-Stars come through in 9-3 win over Mariners and force a Game 5 in ALDS

The Detroit Tigers’ All-Stars stepped up when they were needed the most

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

'Mariners thought this series was over' 😬 Derek Jeter, Big Papi & A-Rod react to Tigers' Game 4 win

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Tigers rally from 3-0 deficit to even ALDS with Mariners DETROIT — Riley Greene, Javier Baez and Gleyber Torres hammered home runs to help the Detroit Tigers to a 9-3 victory over the Seattle Marin...

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

4 Takeaways From the Tigers' ALDS Game 4 Win Over the Mariners

The Tigers found their offensive stroke and now the ALDS heads back to the Seattle for a Game 5. Here are the takeaways from Game 4.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the Tigers' ALDS Game 4 Win Over the Mariners

Tigers rally to beat Mariners 9-3 and force decisive Game 5 in AL Division Series

Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 4 of the American Le...

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Javy Baez playing like its 2018 🔥

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Tigers' rally with three runs in 5th inning to tie Mariners in ALDS

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Michael Soroka throws immaculate 5th inning in Arizona Diamondbacks debut

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Polanco hits winning single in the 15th inning as the Mariners beat the Tigers to advance to ALCS

Tigers turning to Tarik Skubal in Seattle for winner-take-all Game 5 of ALDS

Last Night in Baseball: The Tigers, Cubs and Phillies All Survived Elimination

Mariners host the Tigers in ALDS Game 5

Tigers' All-Stars come through in 9-3 win over Mariners and force a Game 5 in ALDS

'Mariners thought this series was over' 😬 Derek Jeter, Big Papi & A-Rod react to Tigers' Game 4 win

4 Takeaways From the Tigers' ALDS Game 4 Win Over the Mariners

Tigers rally to beat Mariners 9-3 and force decisive Game 5 in AL Division Series

Javy Baez playing like its 2018 🔥

Tigers' rally with three runs in 5th inning to tie Mariners in ALDS