Javier Baez

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez has opted into the final four years and $98 million of his contract with the club.

Fantasy Impact

Baez signed a six-year, $144 million deal with the Tigers that included an opt out after two seasons with the club prior to the 202 season but he has struggled in his brief time in Detroit. The decision comes as little surprise considering Baez is coming off a season that saw him hit just .222 with nine home runs across 136 games in the 2023 season.

Javier Baez is back in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Baez returns after receiving Saturday’s contest off for rest purposes, starting at shortstop and batting eighth for manager AJ Hinch against the Guardians Sunday.

Javier Baez is missing from the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Cleveland Guardians Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Baez will receive the afternoon off for routine rest, with Zach McKinstry starting at shortstop and batting sixth against the Guardians for manager AJ Hinch Saturday.

Javier Baez is back in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Oakland Athletics Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Baez returns after sitting out for general rest Saturday, starting at shortstop and batting seventh against the Athletics Sunday.

Javier Baez is out of the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Oakland Athletics Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Baez will receive the afternoon off for rest reasons, with Zach McKinstry filling in at shortstop and batting leadoff for manager AJ Hinch against the Athletics Saturday.