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Tigers aim to stop losing streak in matchup with the Royals

The Detroit Tigers are looking to end their five-game skid with a win against the Kansas City Royals

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Tigers look to stop skid in matchup with the Royals

The Detroit Tigers come into the matchup against the Kansas City Royals after losing four in a row

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Royals play the Tigers after Witt's 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the Detroit Tigers after Bobby Witt Jr. had four hits against the Guardians on Thursday

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Red Sox look to sweep series against the Tigers

The Boston Red Sox will aim to sweep a three-game series with a victory against the Detroit Tigers

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Red Sox play the Tigers leading series 1-0

The Boston Red Sox lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tigers play the Red Sox in first of 3-game series

The Detroit Tigers host the Boston Red Sox to open a three-game series

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tigers and Rangers play, winner claims 3-game series

Both the Detroit Tigers and the Texas Rangers are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Tigers place pitcher Casey Mize and infielder Javier Báez on injured list

The Detroit Tigers have placed pitcher Casey Mize and infielder Javier Báez on the injured list after they went down in a series-opening loss to the Atlanta Braves

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Tigers get bad news on Javier Baez after ankle injury on awkward play | Sporting News Detroit is losing a key player due to a fluke injury issue.

APRIL 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sidelined by sprained ankle The Tigers placed Baez on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right ankle sprain.

Impact Baez suffered the injury during Tuesday's loss to Atlanta and had to be carted off the field. The Tigers have not revealed the severity of Baez's sprain, but he's likely to need more than just a minimum 10-day absence. Wenceel Perez and Matt Vierling should see an uptick in playing time while Baez is out.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Scott Harris may need to eat his words on Max Clark if Tigers place Javy Baez on IL Detroit Tigers executive Scott Harris said that Max Clark is not ready for the big leagues, but he may have to be after the injury to Javier...

APRIL 29 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers' Casey Mize, Javier Baez sustain injuries versus Braves | Sporting News Detroit has struggled against Atlanta the past four seasons.

APRIL 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Martín Pérez throws 5 scoreless innings as Braves beat Tigers 5-2

Martín Pérez threw five scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat Detroit 5-2 for their 11th win in their last 13 games

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Javier Baez injury update: Tigers All-Star carted off in Atlanta Javier Baez had to be carted off the field in Atlanta after he was injured sliding into first base.

APRIL 29 • USATODAY.COM

Carted off field Baez was removed from Tuesday's game against Atlanta with an apparent right ankle injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Baez made an awkward slide into first base during the fifth inning of Tuesday's contest and had to leave the game in a cart. The Tigers will presumably send him in for imaging to determine the severity of his injury, at which point more will be known regarding his short-term availability. Any missed starts for Baez would likely lead to increased playing time in the outfield for Wenceel Perez and also make it easier for Gleyber Torres, Colt Keith and Kevin McGonigle to make regular starts in the infield.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Casey Mize exits vs. Braves with groin tightness and Javier Báez leaves with foot injury

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize and center fielder Javier Báez both left Tuesday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves with injuries

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Taking seat Sunday Baez isn't in the starting lineup Sunday versus Cincinnati.

Impact Baez started the Tigers' previous five games, making appearances at shortstop and second base and in center field. However, he'll begin Sunday on the bench after going 3-for-17 with one homer during that five-game stretch.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hits second home run in loss Baez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 9-8 loss to the Reds.

Impact Baez launched his second home run of the season in the third inning against Cincinnati lefty Andrew Abbott. The veteran utility player continues to see regular playing time split between the middle infield and center field. While Baez's power production is down from earlier in his career, he is at least making solid contact with a .278 batting average, which would be his best mark since 2019.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe's two-run walk-off HR lifts Reds to wild 9-8 win over Tigers

Nathaniel Lowe, who replaced Eugenio Suarez who was scratched with back pain, hit a two-out, two-run walk-off homer off Kenley Jansen to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a wild 9-8 win...

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Grabbing seat Monday Baez is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Red Sox.

Impact Baez had drawn seven consecutive starts, but he'll get a day off for the Patriots' Day game in Boston. Matt Vierling will patrol center field, and Kevin McGonigle will occupy shortstop in the series finale.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers take on the Red Sox looking to break road skid

The Detroit Tigers hit the road against the Boston Red Sox looking to stop an eight-game road losing streak

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Continues solid play Baez went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Royals.

Impact Baez started in center field for the third time in Detroit's last five games, and he continued his solid start to the season. The veteran is now batting .295 with a .774 OPS, one home run, five RBI and five runs scored across 13 appearances. Baez's ability to play the outfield has opened up shortstop for young phenom Kevin McGonigle, and that arrangement figures to stick for the time being.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Did Tigers' Javier Baez channel Jackie Robinson, execute MLB slide of the year? | Sporting News Detroit's baserunner utilized sleight of hand during a play at the plate to score Wednesday's first run against the Royals.

APRIL 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Absent from lineup Baez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Baez will get a chance to catch his breath after going 7-for-14 with a homer and three runs scored over his last four games. Kevin McGonigle will start at shortstop while Baez sits, and Matt Vierling will patrol center field.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Swats first homer of year Baez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 2-0 win over the Marlins.

Impact Getting the start in center field and batting ninth, the veteran utility player took Chris Paddack deep in the fifth inning for his first long ball of the season. Baez will still get reps at shortstop, but he'll be part of the solution in the outfield while Parker Meadows (concussion/arm) is sidelined, a role Baez thrived in last season. He's had a quick start to 2026 at the plate as well, slashing .324/.351/.500 through 10 games with three doubles, a steal, four runs and four RBI.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

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Tigers aim to stop losing streak in matchup with the Royals

Tigers look to stop skid in matchup with the Royals

Royals play the Tigers after Witt's 4-hit game

Red Sox look to sweep series against the Tigers

Red Sox play the Tigers leading series 1-0

Tigers play the Red Sox in first of 3-game series

Tigers and Rangers play, winner claims 3-game series

Tigers place pitcher Casey Mize and infielder Javier Báez on injured list

Martín Pérez throws 5 scoreless innings as Braves beat Tigers 5-2

Tigers' Casey Mize exits vs. Braves with groin tightness and Javier Báez leaves with foot injury

Lowe's two-run walk-off HR lifts Reds to wild 9-8 win over Tigers

Tigers take on the Red Sox looking to break road skid