Tigers face the Guardians with 2-1 series lead
The Detroit Tigers lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Cleveland GuardiansAUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JAVIER BÁEZ #28 - SHORTSTOP - DETROIT TIGERS
6 HR •
37 RBI •
.184 AVG
6 HR
37 RBI
.184 AVG
White Sox host the Tigers, try to extend home win streak
The Chicago White Sox, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Detroit TigersAUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tigers head into matchup with the White Sox on losing streak
The Detroit Tigers come into the matchup against the Chicago White Sox as losers of five straight gamesAUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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 SoxAUGUST 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 leadAUGUST 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 seriesJULY 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 SundayJULY 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 gamesJULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardians face the Tigers with 1-0 series lead
The Cleveland Guardians play the Detroit Tigers, leading the series 1-0JULY 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 TigersJULY 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 MondayJULY 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 sweepJULY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
