JAVIER BÁEZ NEWS

Stays hot in win Baez went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-0 win over the Orioles.

Impact Baez opened the scoring with a two-run, two-out double off Dean Kremer in the second inning. He'd add another hit in the seventh before swiping his first base this season. Baez has been swinging the bat well recently, going 11-for-32 (.344) in his last 10 contests. After batting just .184 with a .515 OPS last year, Baez is now slashing .301/.346/.370 with seven RBI and seven runs scored through his first 78 plate appearances this season.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Skubal strikes out 11 in 6 innings as Tigers complete 3-game sweep of Orioles, 7-0

Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 11 batters in six overpowering innings and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 7-0 victory

22 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records three hits in win Baez went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Orioles.

Impact Baez started the nightcap on the bench before entering as a defensive replacement, though he managed to make his mark in the first game. The 32-year-old started that contest in center field, which is where he's been playing exclusively recently. The eventual returns of Matt Vierling (shoulder), Wenceel Perez (back) and Parker Meadows (arm) will give Detroit other options in center, but Baez's versatility has given his fantasy profile a boost in the early going, and he figures to serve as a super utility player once Detroit is healthier.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Torkelson's 8th homer helps Tigers beat Orioles 4-3 in first game of day-night doubleheader

Spencer Torkelson hit his eighth homer, Javier Báez had three hits from the ninth spot in the batting order and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 in the first g...

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reese Olson shuts down Padres for 7 1/3 innings as Tigers take series with 6-0 win

Reese Olson allowed two hits in 7 1/3 scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers defeated the San Diego Padres 6-0 to win a three-game series

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gaining traction in center field Baez will start in center field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Padres.

Impact Baez will pick up his sixth straight start and his third in a row in center field, a position he hadn't played professionally prior to this season. The 32-year-old looks on track to serve as the Tigers' preferred option in center until the team gets one of Matt Vierling (shoulder), Wenceel Perez (back) or Parker Meadows (arm) back from the injured list. Baez is hitting .274 on the season, but he has yet to record a home run or stolen base and has logged just four RBI and five runs over 66 plate appearances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers call up Jace Jung, Javier Báez takes over in center field for Ryan Kreidler The Detroit Tigers have called up prospect Jace Jung and sent Ryan Kreidler to Triple-A Toledo. That means it's Javier Báez time in center...

6 DAYS AGO • FREEP.COM

Making first-ever start in CF Baez will start in center field and bat seventh in Monday's game versus the Padres.

Impact Baez has seen action in center field in three games this season with the Tigers, but this will be his first-ever start at any outfield position at the major-league level. He could play the position fairly frequently while Parker Meadows (shoulder) continues to recover.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Witt hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly in 10th, Royals beat Tigers 4-3 to stop 6-game skid

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 to stop a six-game losing streak

APRIL 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals head into matchup against the Tigers on losing streak

The Kansas City Royals are looking to break their three-game slide with a victory against the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Tigers

The Milwaukee Brewers look to stop a three-game skid when they play the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Skubal shines as Tigers win 9-1 to hand Brewers their 3rd straight loss

Tarik Skubal struck out nine while allowing four hits and no walks in seven shutout innings as the Detroit Tigers trounced the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1

APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits bench after six straight starts Baez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact Baez had started in each of the last six games -- three at shortstop, three at third base -- while going 7-for-21 with two doubles, two walks, two RBI and a run. Though Baez should start consistently against left-handed pitching and see semi-regular playing time against right-handers, Zach McKinstry and Trey Sweeney still appear to be ahead of him on the depth chart at third base and shortstop, respectively.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Báez embracing utility role for Detroit Tigers, especially if its in center field Javier Báez is open to "whatever it takes to help the team win" after playing in centerfield for the Detroit Tigers for the first time in h...

APRIL 7 • FREEP.COM

Tallies three hits in win Baez went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 4-3 win over the White Sox.

Impact Baez is now 6-for-18 this season, and all six hits have come in a pair of three-hit performances. The veteran could use a little more consistency moving forward, though after seeing his average tumble to .184 during the 2024 regular season, the early 2025 results are at least a step in the right direction.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three hits in win Baez went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 4-3 win over the White Sox.

Impact Baez is now 6-for-18 this season, and all six hits have come in a pair of three-hit performances. The veteran could use a little more consistency moving forward, though after seeing his average tumble to .184 during the 2024 regular season, the early 2025 results are at least a step in the right direction.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Torkelson's 2-run double in the ninth inning gives Tigers 4-3 win over White Sox

Spencer Torkelson smacked a two-run double to cap Detroit’s three-run rally in the ninth inning and give the Tigers a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects trio of hits Baez went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 9-6 win versus the Mariners.

Impact Baez drew his first start at the hot corner since 2019 with the Cubs and made the most of his opportunity, producing his first three-hit game since May 18, 2024. The veteran infielder had a rough Grapefruit League, slashing .184/.279/.368 with a 4:9 BB:K across 43 plate appearances, so he will have to continue hitting like this performance to stay in the lineup.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Greene homers as the Tigers use fast start to beat Mariners 9-6 for 1st win of the season

Riley Greene homered and Javier Báez hit a two-run double in Detroit’s six-run first inning, helping the Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 9-6 for their first victory of the season

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting at hot corner Baez is starting at third base and batting ninth in Monday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Baez started Thursday's season opener at shortstop and he's also seen time at third off the bench in the early going, though this will be his first start at the hot corner. The veteran looks like more of a utility player for the Tigers this season versus a regular option at short, and he could even see time in the outfield after picking up some reps there during spring training. Baez may end up seeing a decent amount of playing time in this new role, though his fantasy outlook remains murky as a bench player.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Javier Baez lined up for surprising Opening Day role that's brand new to him | Sporting News El Mago has a new home in the field.

MARCH 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

May get longer look in center With the Tigers dealing with a number of outfield injuries, Baez is an option to see more time in center field, including on Opening Day, Adrian Garro of MLB.com reports.

Impact Detroit is currently down Matt Vierling (shoulder), Parker Meadows (arm) and Wenceel Perez (back), all of whom are natural center field candidates. The Tigers did scoop up veteran Manuel Margot over the weekend, but president of baseball operations Scott Harris said that he views him as more of a corner outfielder, per Evan Woodbery of MLive.com. Baez has started to see time in center recently, and he may end up as the default option there, at least in the short term, though utility man Ryan Kreidler is also back in the mix after rejoining the MLB roster. While Baez has struggled in recent seasons, the potential addition of outfield eligibility could give him a small boost in fantasy leagues.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in center Saturday Baez is starting in center field and batting seventh in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta.

Impact Baez has seen some time at third base this spring, where he hasn't seen regular-season action since 2019, and he'll now try out center, a position he's never played during the regular season in the majors. The Tigers appear to be preparing the veteran for more of a utility role in 2025, with Trey Sweeney in line to serve as the regular shortstop. Baez's already dwindling fantasy value will take a hit if he's not seeing consistent playing time.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Backup role on tap? With Trey Sweeney possibly in line to win the starting shortstop job to begin the regular season, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, Baez may have to settle for a bench ro...

Impact Sweeney hasn't been optioned to Triple-A yet, and if the 24-year-old sticks in the majors, the Tigers likely won't want him riding the pine instead of developing in the minors. That could push Baez into a reserve role, at least to start the season. The veteran has also been seeing time at third base this spring, which is perhaps a sign that he will see playing time there while Sweeney covers short. Baez struggled the past few years and his fantasy outlook isn't looking great heading into 2025, though he does have a chance to resurrect some value as a utility player.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE