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DET Javier Baez
Detroit Tigers
SS: 131   DH: 5  
2024 Projected Value: $5
2024 Actual Value: $0 Difference: $-5
Based on 10-team AL-only league

Estimated Return From Injury: 4/01/25 Injury

Player Stats      Daily Log
Year AB H R HR RBI BB SO SB AVG Rate
2024 proj 419 98 51 12 53 20 114 10 0.234 19.2
2024 272 50 25 6 37 12 69 8 0.184 4.5
2023 510 113 58 9 59 24 125 12 0.222 15.4
2022 555 132 64 17 67 26 147 9 0.238 25.0
2021 501 132 79 31 86 28 184 18 0.263 48.9
2020 222 45 27 8 24 7 75 3 0.203 16.2
2019 531 149 89 29 85 28 156 11 0.281 50.7
2018 606 176 101 34 111 29 167 21 0.290 66.8
2017 469 128 75 23 75 30 144 10 0.273 41.0
2016 421 115 50 14 59 15 108 12 0.273 30.2
2015 76 22 4 1 4 4 24 1 0.289 3.0
2014 214 36 26 9 20 16 96 5 0.168 3.4

Player News XML
Date News
8/27/24 Tigers' big decision: What's next for Javier Baez?. Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) AP By Evan Woodbery | ewoodber@mlive.com DETROIT -- Javier Baez played his last game of the 2024 season in Chicago in front of adoring fans and cheers and memories of his heyday when he was among the game's most electrifying players. On the same night he was feted at Wrigley Field, he also struck out in all four plate appearances . If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information
Source: https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2024/08/tigers-big-de...
8/26/24 Tigers' Baez to undergo season-ending hip surgery. Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez will undergo season-ending surgery on his right hip after struggling through another poor campaign.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/41006792/tiger...
8/24/24 Tigers dealt Javier Baez injury blow. Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez faced his former team before he was placed on the 10-day injured list. After playing in two of three games against the Chicago Cubs, Baez was placed on the 10-day IL with lumbar spine and hip inflammation before the Tigers' three-game series opener against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, according to MLB.com. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch addressed Baez's injury with reporters.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com/tigers-news-detroit-dealt...
8/23/24 Tigers' Baez to IL with hip, spine inflammation. The Detroit Tigers placed shortstop Javier Baez on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right hip and lumbar spine inflammation. Manager A.J. Hinch said they will know more about the injury after Baez undergoes more tests. Baez, who made his return to Wrigley Field on Tuesday, was an integral part of the Cubs' 2016 World Series winning team.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40968931/tiger...
8/21/24 Cubs host Tigers, look to continue strong home play. The Chicago Cubs will try to win their fourth straight home series when they meet the Detroit Tigers in the second game of a three-game set on Wednesday night. The Cubs benefited from a dominant pitching performance to post a 3-1 victory in the series opener on Tuesday. Four pitchers combined to record 14 strikeouts, with Detroit's Javier Baez striking out four times in his return to Wrigley Field after spending most of his first eight seasons with Chicago. Baez, a two-time All-Star with the Cubs, is batting .182 this season.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/cubs-host-...
8/20/24 Former Cubs World Series champ heads back to Wrigley for first time since 2021 trade. It's been a long time, but finally, Javier Baez is returning to Wrigley Field. The Detroit Tigers shortstop will make his first appearance at “the friendly confines” since July 29, 2021. In his final game with the Chicago Cubs, Baez went 2-for-4 in a 7-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. After finishing the season with the Mets, Baez followed the dollars to Detroit, signing a six-year, $140 million contract to join the Tigers.
Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/chicago-cubs/n...
8/19/24 Javier Baez ready for Wrigley return when Tigers clash with Cubs. Javier Baez is enduring a nightmare season with the Detroit Tigers. Perhaps a return to the friendly confines of Wrigley Field will light a spark under Baez, who spent parts of his first eight major league seasons with the Chicago Cubs. Baez will look for better results against one of his former teams on Tuesday when the Tigers open a three-game road series against the Cubs. Selected by Chicago with the ninth overall pick of the 2011 MLB Draft, Baez was a two-time All-Star with the Cubs and played an integral role in leading the club to its 2016 World Series title.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/javier-bae...
7/25/24 Javier Baez, pitching lift Tigers past Guardians. Javier Baez's three-run homer in the second inning was all that six Detroit Tigers pitchers needed to beat the host Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Thursday and split the four-game set. Injuries within their starting rotation forced the Tigers into a bullpen game for the second time in three days. Tyler Horton opened that contest and did the same while going two innings on Thursday. Easton Lucas (1-0), Alex Faedo, Jason Foley, Andrew Chafin and Shelby Miller (two saves) followed, and held the AL Central-leading Guardians to four hits and a walk, while recording 10 total strikeouts and not allowing more than one runner on base in any inning.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/javier-bae...
7/19/24 Tigers lineup: Javier Baez not starting in first game back from break. Javier Baez won't be in the starting lineup as the Detroit Tigers open the second part of the season on Friday night. The Tigers (47-50) and Toronto Blue Jays (44-52) return from the All-Star break to play at 7:07 p.m. at Rogers Centre. Baez left a game with back soreness on July 13 at Detroit and has not played since.
Source: https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2024/07/tigers-lineup...
7/08/24 Tigers lineup: Javier Baez starting at shortstop on Monday night. Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez will be in the lineup for the first time since June 8 on Monday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (42-48) and first-place Guardians (56-32) meet at 6:40 p.m. Catcher Carson Kelly; infielder Andy Ibanez; infielder/outfielder Matt Vierling; and outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy will be available off the bench. The full lineup is below. New week, new homestand ?? pic.twitter.com/uej7rIHJbG — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 8, 2024 On the mound, Tigers right-hander Keider Montero (1-2. 6.60 ERA) will face Guards righty Gavin Williams (0-1, 11.25). Williams missed the first three months of the season with elbow inflammation and is making just his second start. He posted
Source: https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2024/07/tigers-lineup...
6/11/24 Tigers put SS Baez on IL with spine inflammation. The Detroit Tigers have placed shortstop Javier Baez on the 10-day injured list with lumbar spine inflammation.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40328444/tiger...
5/19/24 Tigers, rejuvenated in desert, go for sweep of Diamondbacks. The Detroit Tigers have gotten their offense in gear in Arizona and will go for a three-game series sweep of the Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers were shut out in consecutive games by the Miami Marlins before they hit the road for a six-game road trip. The Tigers have won the first two games in Phoenix by scores of 13-0 and 8-3. Javier Baez has seven hits, including four doubles, to go with six RBIs and three runs in the first two games.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/tigers-rej...
5/19/24 Detroit Tigers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks - MLB. PHOENIX, AZ -- On Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Tigers and Arizona Diamondbacks wrap up their weekend series, the final game of their three-game set. Watch the Detroit Tigers on FuboTV (7-day free trial) Though their offensive display in the second game of the series might not have been the same as it was on Friday night, the Tigers were not off by much. It did take them a little bit longer on Saturday, as Detroit trailed 2-0 heading into the seventh. However, the Bengals stormed back with a six-run frame, thanks to some timely base knocks, and pulled away to win 8-3. Javier Baez led the charge with four hits on the night, scoring twice while driving in another. Gio Urshela had three hits as
Source: https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2024/05/detroit-tiger...
4/23/24 Is Javier Baez starting to heat up (in all phases) for Detroit Tigers?. Last weekend, the Detroit Tigers were heading in the wrong direction. After a quick 5-0 start left them as the last undefeated team in MLB, they dropped six of their next nine games, including both ends of a doubleheader at home against the Minnesota Twins. Thanks to a hitless performance that day, Javier Baez -- the team's highest-paid player -- left the ballpark with a .125 batting average and .265 OPS. The next day, after an 0-for-2 start, Baez stepped to the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning and the Tigers trailing 3-0.
Source: https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2024/04/23/i...
4/14/24 Javier Baez knows Tigers fans are frustrated, but says booing doesn't help. Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez celebrates his home run against the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) AP By Evan Woodbery | ewoodber@mlive.com DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez drove a ball to the seats and heard loud cheers from the home crowd on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park. Both things have been rare in 2024. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social
Source: https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2024/04/javier-baez-k...
4/13/24 Detroit Tigers lineup vs. Minnesota Twins: No Javier Baez, Riley Greene leads off in Game 1. Detroit Tigers (8-4) vs. Minnesota Twins (4-7): Game 1, 1:10 p.m., Game 2, 40 minutes after Game 1; Comerica Park; BSD; WXYT-FM (97.1).
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/detroit-tigers-game-updat...
4/08/24 Detroit Tigers lineup vs. Pirates: SS Javier Baez back, 3B Zach McKinstry for P Reese Olson. Here's how to watch the Detroit Tigers vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Tigers are trying to snap an early two-game losing streak.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/detroit-tigers-vs-pittsbu...
3/28/24 Tigers' Javier Baez unbothered by boos from White Sox fans on Opening Day. The Detroit Tigers won their first 1-0 Opening Day game in franchise history over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, and Javier Baez relished his role as the villain. On his third-inning single, the former Chicago Cubs player seemed to take a moment to relish the boos from the southside Chicago fans. Baez stole second base, then advanced to third on Parker Meadows' groundout, and scored on Andy Ibanez's sacrifice fly.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com/tigers-news-javier-baez-u...
3/12/24 Detroit Tigers' Veteran Posting Very Troubling Numbers in Spring Training. Detroit Tigers' Veteran Posting Very Troubling Numbers in Spring Training They say that spring training results often don't matter, but what if you're Detroit Tigers' veteran Javy Baez and you're now 1-20 on the spring? And you're coming off of two dreadful seasons in Detroit as it is? Author: Brady Farkas Mar 13, 2024 6:15 AM EDT In this story: Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers could be one of the best stories in the league in 2024, but one veteran is a major cause for concern: Shortstop Javier Baez is now hitting .050 this spring (1-for-20) with 10 strikeouts. We often hear that spring training results don't matter, but after positing dreadful seasons in each of the last two years, Baez
Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/det...
3/04/24 Detroit Tigers win their Spring Training game over Boston 2-1 on Monday. LANSING, Mich. (WILX) The Tigers got one step closer to Opening Day with a 2-1 win on Monday afternoon over the Boston Red Sox. It was the Tigers' Javier Baez that got the first run on the board in the bottom of the second. It was a sacrifice fly to Mark Contreras that Mark Canha tagged and scored on to make it 1-0 Detroit. Boston would tie it up at the top of the 4th with a solo shot from Rafaela Ceddanne.
Source: https://www.wilx.com/2024/03/04/detroit-tigers-win...