Baez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Baez started the first two games of the series, going 1-for-7 with a home run. He'll receive a day of rest in the finale, with Zach McKinstry handling shortstop and Colt Keith playing third base.
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Tigers' Javier Baez: Launches 10th homer
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Baez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 5-1 victory over the Rays.
Baez took Tampa Bay starter Shane Baz deep in the second inning to open the game's scoring. With that long ball, the 32-year-old reached double-digit homers for the seventh time in his career, his first time reaching that mark since 2022 -- his first season in Detroit. Through 273 total plate appearances, Baez is now slashing .279/.315/.453 with 41 runs scored and 39 RBI, as he's set to make his third All-Star appearance next week.
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Tigers' Javier Baez: Beginning on bench Friday
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Baez isn't in the starting lineup Friday versus Cleveland.
Baez started three of Detroit's previous four games but will get a rest Friday against Guardians righty Slade Cecconi. Zach McKinstry is starting at shortstop, and Colt Keith is getting a turn at the hot corner.
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Tigers' Javier Baez: On bench for first game of day
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Baez is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Nationals.
He'll give way to the newly recalled Trey Sweeney at shortstop in the first game of the day, but expect Baez to rejoin the Detroit lineup for the nightcap. Baez had started at shortstop in four of the Tigers' previous five contests while going 2-for-14 with a double.
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Tigers' Javier Baez: Absent from lineup
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Baez is not in the Tigers' starting lineup against the Twins on Saturday.
Baez will begin Saturday's game on the bench after going 1-for-10 over his last three starts. Zach McKinstry will start at shortstop and bat eighth.
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Tigers' Javier Baez: Grabbing seat Tuesday
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Baez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Athletics.
The Tigers will go with Trey Sweeney at shortstop in the series opener. It's a routine day off for Baez, who has heated back up lately with a 1.325 OPS and three homers in his last nine tilts.
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Tigers' Javier Baez: Not starting Game 2
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Baez isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Baez continued his recent hot streak by going 2-for-4 and a run in the first game of the twin bill, and he'll get a chance to catch his breath during the evening contest. While he rests, Trey Sweeney will start at shortstop and bat ninth for the Tigers.
Baez went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Pirates.
Baez continued his bounce-back campaign as he recorded his second multi-homer game of the season and first since May 13. The veteran now has nine long balls this year to go with a strong .798 OPS. By comparison, Baez had only six home runs during the 2024 regular season, and he finished with a career-worst .515 OPS. The 32-year-old might not be as electric as he was during his time with the Cubs when he first broke into the majors, but he has still recouped plenty of fantasy value so far in 2025.
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Tigers' Javier Baez: Huge performance in win
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Baez went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, two RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 11-5 win over the Reds.
Baez was a thorn in the Reds' side all game, falling a triple short of the cycle while homering for the first time since May 16. Though the 32-year-old entered Friday without an extra-base hit in June, he's now hit safely in nine of 11 games this month. He's slashing .284/.314/.443 with seven home runs, 33 RBI, 29 runs scored and one stolen base in what continues to be a surprisingly resurgent campaign.
Baez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Though his playing time in the outfield has dried up following the recent returns of Wenceel Perez and Parker Meadows from the injured list, Baez has seen more work at shortstop of late while the struggling Trey Sweeney has started to get phased out of the lineup. Zach McKinstry will get the nod at shortstop Wednesday, but Baez drew the previous two starts at the position.
Baez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals.
It's Baez's second straight game on the bench as Wenceel Perez receives a third consecutive start in center field for Detroit. Baez appears to be falling back into more of a part-time role after serving as the Tigers' primary center fielder for most of May. The 32-year-old started the month with a 1.050 OPS in his first 11 games of May, but he's fallen into a 5-for-31 slump over the past couple weeks.
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Tigers' Javier Baez: Out of Wednesday's lineup
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Baez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
After posting a 1.128 OPS over a 16-game stretch from April 26 to May 16, Baez is batting .167 (5-for-30) over his past 10 contests. The veteran infielder has been operating as Detroit's primary center fielder, but he has more competition at the position after the activation of Wenceel Perez (back), who is making his second straight start in center Wednesday.
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Tigers' Javier Baez: Ejected Monday
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Baez was ejected from Monday's game against the Giants in the fifth inning after arguing balls and strikes with the home plate umpire, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Baez will finish Monday's contest 0-for-2 with a pair of strikeouts. Matt Vierling replaces Baez in center field. Baez is 20-for-73 (.274) with five home runs in May.
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