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Tigers' Jansen records 478th career save, moves into 3rd in MLB history in win over Marlins

Detroit’s Kenley Jansen put Miami down in order in the ninth inning and moved into a tie for third in MLB history with his 478th save, Javier Baez homered and the Detroit Tigers be...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Pair of hits in loss Thursday Baez went 2-for-4 with a double in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Twins.

Impact Baez was the only Detroit player to record multiple hits, as Mick Abel shut out the Tigers through six innings before giving way to the bullpen. Baez was the lone hitter to have much success against Abel, singling in the second inning before doubling in the fourth. Baez is still looking for his first home run of the season but is slashing .323/.353/.419 with three doubles, three RBI, three runs scored, one stolen base and a 1:7 BB:K across 34 plate appearances.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers vs Twins Highlights ⚾️ MLB on FOX

APRIL 9 • FOX SPORTS

Minnesota's Taj Bradley shines on an off night for Tarik Skubal as Twins beat Tigers 4-2

Taj Bradley outdueled Tarik Skubal and Ryan Jeffers drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

On bench again Monday Baez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.

Impact Baez will hit the bench for the fourth time in eight games, with all of his absences coming against right-handed pitching. He appears to have fallen into an indirect timeshare with Zack McKinstry, who has been seeing time in right field and second base while Kevin McGonigle covers shortstop when Baez is out of the lineup. Baez is holding down a lowly .200/.227/.200 slash line over 22 plate appearances to begin the season, and he could see his playing time dwindle further if he's unable to stage a dramatic turnaround.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Herrera's 2-run single keys 4-run outburst in Cardinals' 5-3 victory over Tigers

Iván Herrera’s two-run single capped a four-run fifth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Sitting Saturday Baez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Baez will take a seat after going 2-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's win. His absence will allow Kevin McGonigle to start at shortstop with Colt Keith at third base.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes first base in win Baez went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI in Friday's 4-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Baez started at shortstop and batted ninth, with red-hot rookie Kevin McGonigle covering third and batting leadoff. McGonigle has certainly hit the ground running in his MLB debut and will play short frequently, so Baez will likely need to settle into more of a utility role. So far, the veteran has only seen time at short and second base, but he remains an option to play at third as well as in the outfield. Baez has yet to really get going in 2026, as he's sporting a .513 OPS with no home runs and the single stolen base through five games.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Framber Valdez, Dillon Dingler help Tigers snap four-game losing streak with 4-0 win over Cardinals

Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Tigers trade idea sees Detroit reunite with $9.4 million two-time All-Star to upgrade from Javier Baez, move Kevin McGonigle to shortstop | Sporting News This would actually make the Tigers pretty scary on offense.

APRIL 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Stepping out of lineup Baez isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Baez will stay put in Detroit's dugout to begin Tuesday's festivities while Kevin McGonigle gets the nod at shortstop and Colt Keith starts at the hot corner.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Corbin Carroll has 4 RBIs, Diamondbacks ruin Justin Verlander's return to Tigers in 9-6 win

Corbin Carroll hit a three-run homer and had four RBIs, Michael Soroka became the fourth pitcher in Arizona history to throw an immaculate inning and the Diamondbacks roughed up th...

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Michael Soroka throws immaculate 5th inning in Arizona Diamondbacks debut

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...

MARCH 31 • 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.

MARCH 28 • 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.

MARCH 25 • 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

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