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Logs third steal Baez went 0-for-5 with a steal in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Guardians.

Impact Baez saw his five-game hitting streak end Tuesday, going 0-for-5 with three strikeouts, but he was able to swipe his third bag of the season. Baez had been swinging the bat well to start the month -- he's 9-for-32 with three homers in eight games since the start of May. He's now slashing .246/.306/.361 with 16 RBI and 14 runs scored through 134 plate appearances this season. Even with his three punchouts Tuesday, Baez has cut his strikeout rate to 17.9%, which would be a career low.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Goes yard again Baez went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 5-4 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Baez didn't homer in all of April, but he's now gone deep three times over four games in May. He also has three multi-hit efforts in his last five contests. For the season, the shortstop is slashing .260/.322/.394 with 15 RBI, 14 runs scored and two stolen bases through 115 plate appearances.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first home run Wednesday Baez went 2-for-7 with a solo home run and three runs scored across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact Baez's two games Wednesday were a good representation of his time in Detroit. He looked good in Game 1, going 2-for-3 with the home run, which was his first of the year, and all three runs scored. The shortstop then went 0-for-4 and left five runners on base in the nightcap. Baez is now batting .237 overall in 2023 and has been largely disappointing for fantasy managers dating back to last season, though he's shown flashes of promise.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles, drives in one Sunday Baez went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Orioles.

Impact Baez's season-long figures still don't look great, as he's batting .233 with a .575 OPS, but he's been better lately. Across his last 10 games, the shortstop is batting .310 with four RBI and four runs scored. He may not be able to return to the level he displayed earlier in his career with the Cubs, though Baez figures to keep trending upward after a slow start this year.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Saturday Baez (hand) is back in the lineup for the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Impact Baez suffered a left hand contusion Wednesday when he was hit by a pitch, but he apparently feels well enough now to return as the Tigers' designated hitter in the early tilt at Comerica Park. He'll bat third versus O's right-hander Dean Kremer.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Thursday's lineup Baez (hand) was scratched from the Tigers' lineup ahead of Thursday's game against Baltimore, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Baez's left hand is still sore after getting hit by a pitch Wednesday against the Brewers, and it will now officially cost him at least one start. In Baez's absence, Nick Maton will shift to shortstop, Zach McKinstry moves to third base, and Jonathan Schoop will start at second.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Baez (hand) is back in the Tigers' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Orioles.

Impact Baez had to exit Wednesday's game against the Brewers after being hit on the left hand by a pitch, but X-rays came back clean and he won't miss any starts. The veteran shortstop is still looking for his first home run of the season but had carried a 10-game hitting streak into Wednesday's action.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing hand contusion Baez (hand) suffered a left hand contusion when he was hit by a pitch Wednesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact The HBP forced Baez to exit the game but X-rays came back negative for any significant injury. Baez, slashing .361/.400/.444 over his last 10 games entering Wednesday, will presumably return to the lineup either Thursday or Friday versus the Orioles.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves after being hit in hand Baez has left Wednesday's game against the Brewers in the first inning after being struck in the hand by a pitch, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Baez took a 93 mph fastball from Freddy Peralta off of his hand and was not able to continue. The infielder was replaced by Jonathan Schoop as a pinch runner with Schoop taking over at second base on defense and Zach McKinstry moving over to shortstop. It's very likely Baez will undergo imaging on his hand, but for now the 30-year-old veteran should be considered day-to-day until there's more information on the severity of the injury.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects two more hits Monday Baez (finger) went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Monday's win over the Brewers.

Impact Baez sprained his left middle finger on a slide into second base Saturday and was then scratched from the lineup Sunday. The shortstop looked fine in his return, and he's now 12-for-32 over his last 10 games to bring his season average up to .222. It's still been a disappointing start for Baez, though his recent stretch has been promising.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In Monday's lineup Baez (finger) is in the Tigers' lineup Monday in Milwaukee.

Impact Baez had to depart Sunday's game against the Orioles due to swelling in his left middle finger, but he's back out there a day later. The veteran shortstop is off to a dreadful .203/.253/.246 start at the dish this season.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with finger injury Baez was removed from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles due to swelling in his left middle finger, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact The 30-year-old suffered the injury Saturday on a slide into second base during the first inning, and his finger swelled up overnight after playing through the injury. It's not believed to be a serious issue, and Baez is expected to be able to play Monday against the Brewers.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Sunday's lineup Baez was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game at Baltimore for unspecified reasons, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact The 30-year-old was penciled in at shortstop and bat third in Sunday's series finale, but Zach McKinstry has replaced him in the starting lineup. The Tigers should provide an official update on Baez in the near future, and he should be considered day-to-day in the meantime.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends hitting streak in loss Baez went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Orioles.

Impact Baez didn't have a great box score, but he was the lone offensive bright spot for the Tigers on a night the team only mustered five hits. The hit also extended his hitting streak to seven games, so it looks like the shortstop is getting going a little bit, though he's still only batting .200 for the season.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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