JAVIER BÁEZ NEWS

Swipes bag Friday Baez went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 2-0 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Baez broke up Chicago's combined no-hit bid with his leadoff single in the seventh inning. He then stole his fifth base of the season before adding another single in the ninth. The veteran infielder continues to show small flashes this season but he's yet to really put it together; Baez improved his slash line to .224/.266/.379 through 99 games.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits 11th home run Baez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's extra-inning loss to the Guardians.

Impact Baez hit his 11th home run of the season in the sixth inning against Cleveland starter Zach Plesac. The shortstop has been disappointing overall in his first season in Detroit, as his .642 OPS would be his worst since the .551 OPS he posted across 52 games as a rookie in 2014. By contrast, Baez posted an .813 OPS and 31 home runs with the Cubs and Mets last year.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers aim to end 4-game slide, play the White Sox

The Detroit Tigers are looking to stop their four-game skid with a victory against the Chicago White Sox

AUGUST 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Guardians beat Tigers 3-2 after Detroit fires GM Al Avila

Steven Kwan hit a leadoff triple and scored to help Cleveland Guardians get off to a solid start and James Karinchak struck out three to strand three runners in the eighth inning t...

AUGUST 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Plates two runs Baez went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Rays.

Impact Baez had plated just three total runs over his last 10 games, but he was able to take advantage of the Tigers getting on base at a collective .361 clip in the easy win. The Tigers will include Baez in the lineup for Sunday's series finale, with the shortstop batting third against Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays bring 2-1 series lead over Tigers into game 4

The Tampa Bay Rays face the Detroit Tigers with a 2-1 series lead

AUGUST 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Tigers beat McClanahan, Rays 9-1 on Lou Whitaker Night

Harold Castro drove in two runs and scored twice as the Detroit Tigers ended a three-game skid with a 9-1 win Saturday over All-Star Shane McClanahan and the Tampa Bay Rays on Lou...

AUGUST 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Not part of Monday's lineup Baez is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.

Impact Baez homered Sunday and tallied four hits over his last three games, but he will get a night off after committing two errors in Sunday's contest. Willi Castro will start at shortstop in Baez's place.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Baez (arm) is starting at shortstop and batting second Monday versus the Padres, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact After he left Sunday's game early with an arm injury, Baez was considered day-to-day, but he's ready to go for Monday's series opener. The shortstop has gone 4-for-12 with an RBI and four runs scored over four games since the All-Star break.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers begin 3-game series at home against the Padres

The Detroit Tigers host the San Diego Padres to start a three-game series

JULY 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Considered day-to-day Baez (arm) is considered day-to-day after leaving Sunday's game against the Twins, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Baez was hit in the elbow by a pitch in the bottom of the fourth inning and initially remained in the game, but he struggled gripping a bat and was replaced by a pinch hitter in the bottom of the sixth. Prior to his departure due to his upper arm contusion, he went 0-for-1 with a run. If the 29-year-old isn't ready to play in Monday's series opener against the Padres, Harold Castro and Willi Castro are candidates to fill in at shortstop.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers upper-arm contusion Baez left Sunday's game in the sixth inning against the Twins with a left upper-arm contusion.

Impact Baez was hit in that spot by a Sonny Gray pitch earlier in the game. He was replaced by pinch hitter Victor Reyes, and Willi Castro moved from right field to shortstop to replace Baez in the field.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins try to secure 2-game series win against the Tigers

The Minnesota Twins will look to sweep a two-game series against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday

JULY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Has up-and-down doubleheader Baez went 3-for-9 with two runs scored across both games of Thursday's doubleheader against the Athletics.

Impact Baez was dynamic in Game 1 with three hits before going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the nightcap. That's par for the course with the streaky shortstop. While he's batting just .216 this season and .211 in July, he does have two home runs, 10 RBI and 10 runs scored across 18 games this month, so he has at least contributed some counting stats despite struggling to make consistent contact.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers aim to stop losing streak in matchup with the Guardians

The Detroit Tigers head into the matchup with the Cleveland Guardians as losers of four straight games

JULY 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Guardians face the Tigers with 1-0 series lead

The Cleveland Guardians play the Detroit Tigers, leading the series 1-0

JULY 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Resting Thursday Baez isn't starting Thursday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Baez will get a breather after he went 5-for-14 with four doubles, three runs, two RBI, a walk and two strikeouts over the last three games. Harold Castro is starting at shortstop and batting third.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches three more times Wednesday Baez went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and an RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Royals.

Impact The Tigers scored just two runs, but Baez managed his second consecutive two-hit effort. Three of his last four hits are doubles, and the shortstop is starting to drive the ball with more authority despite batting just .218 for the season. Baez had a .306 slugging percentage through the end of May but has bumped that up to .466 from June onward.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals meet the Tigers with 2-1 series lead

The Kansas City Royals lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Detroit Tigers

JULY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Doubles, scored twice Tuesday Baez went 2-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Royals.

Impact Baez has gone just 10-for-51 so far this month, though he has managed four doubles and two home runs. That's kept the shortstop's fantasy value afloat, but fantasy managers would certainly like to see more consistent contact. Baez is batting ,214 for the season, down from .265 last year with the Cubs and Mets.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals take on the Tigers after Witt Jr.'s 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals play the Detroit Tigers after Bobby Witt Jr.'s four-hit game on Monday

JULY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Bobby Witt Jr. has 4 hits, Royals sweep twinbill vs Tigers

Bobby Witt Jr. had his first career four-hit game along with three RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 for a doubleheader sweep

JULY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Hits ninth home run Baez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's loss to the White Sox.

Impact Baez started the scoring early, taking Michael Kopech deep two batters into the game to put the Tigers up 2-0. The shortstop is continuing to round into form, with six home runs in his last 20 contests, compared to just three long balls over his first 54 games. Baez can fall into prolonged slumps, but he's a dangerous hitter when he's in a groove.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers take road win streak into game against the White Sox

The Detroit Tigers visit the Chicago White Sox looking to prolong a three-game road winning streak

JULY 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Hits key home run Thursday Baez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 2-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Dylan Cease and two Chicago relievers held the Tigers to just five total hits, but Baez made his lone hit count, going deep against Cease in the fourth inning. The shortstop now has eight long balls this season, with five of those coming since June 18. Baez can be a bit streaky, but he's trending in the right direction.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE