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• Javier Báez • SS • DET

  Javier Baez Exits Saturday's Game Early

  Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez exited Saturday's game against the Kansas Royals with an apparent injury. He had a rough night physically; Baez was slid into and tweaked something chasing a shallow fly ball in the first inning. The 29-year-old went 2-for-3 before leaving Saturday's contest. He is considered day-to-day; his next chance to return to the lineup will be Sunday for the series finale. The former Chicago Cub has struggled in his first season with Detroit, slashing .227/.271/.370 across 117 games in 2022. Kody Clemens replaced Baez on Saturday and would see an uptick in playing time if Baez is forced to miss time.

  Sep 4, 2022 • 2:17 AM | RotoBaller
• Javier Báez • SS • DET

  Javier Baez Back In The Lineup Tuesday

  Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back) is back in the team's lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the Seattle Mariners and right-handed starter George Kirby. The infielder is hitting .225 with a .269 on-base percentage, 11 home runs and eight stolen bases in 461 plate appearances this season. He'll hit third against Kirby and the Mariners, joining center fielder Riley Greene and right fielder Victor Reyes in the top third of the Tigers lineup.

  Aug 30, 2022 • 6:52 PM | RotoBaller
• Javier Báez • SS • DET

  Javier Baez Pulled Early On Sunday

  Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. Manager A.J. Hinch mentioned he removed Baez in the seventh inning due to back spasms. It sounds like he was taken out of the contest for precautionary reasons. It's also worth noting that this is a lingering issue that Baez has been dealing with for quite some time. This shouldn't be something that forces Baez onto the injured list. Fantasy managers should consider Baez as day-to-day until further notice.

  Aug 28, 2022 • 11:42 PM | RotoBaller
• Javier Báez • SS • DET

  Javier Baez Returns To Lineup Friday

  Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back) is back in the lineup Friday against the Texas Rangers. Baez missed Wednesday's game with back spasms but is feeling good enough to play now. He will man shortstop and bat third in the Tigers' order. Baez has disappointed greatly in his first year with Detroit, slashing .224/.266/.636 with his new team. Some fantasy players were worried about Baez's park shift to one of the most pitcher-friendly stadiums in the league, and they've been dead on. The 29-year-old has a .486 OPS at home compared to a .766 mark on the road. That doesn't bode well for his future in Detroit unless he can make the necessary adjustments. Baez is droppable in points leagues and shallower category leagues.

  Aug 26, 2022 • 10:30 PM | RotoBaller
• Javier Báez • SS • DET

  Javier Baez A Late Scratch Wednesday

  Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back) was scratched from the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants due to back spasms. In his place, Kody Clemens got the start at the keystone and hit third in the lineup against Giants right-hander Logan Webb, while Willi Castro moved to shortstop and hit fifth. Fantasy managers should consider Baez day-to-day for now. The 29-year-old Puerto Rican came into Wednesday's game with a .224/.266/.370 slash line with 11 home runs, 45 RBI, 44 runs scored and eight stolen bases in 419 at-bats in his first year in Detroit. He's been better in August, though, going 19-for-79 (.241) with a homer, six RBI, six runs scored and four steals in 20 games played.

  Aug 24, 2022 • 8:07 PM | RotoBaller