2B,3B,SS,CF - Detroit Tigers
- Age 33
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
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Tigers utility man Javier Baez went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored in a 13-1 rout of the A's on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
All three of Baez's knocks came as singles, but he got the most out of them. He singled in the sixth before notching an RBI single as part of a seven-run eighth inning for the Tigers. Finally, he singled and scored on a Ben Malgeri two-run homer to cap the scoring in the ninth. Baez has been hot since returning from a lengthy IL stint, going 8-for-14 (.571) with a double, five runs scored, and five RBI across three games. With top prospect Max Clark set to get everyday playing time in center field, Baez will be limited to utility duty across the infield for the rest of the season, but more playing time will be available should the club trade second baseman Gleyber Torres prior to the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
The Tigers have activated utility player Javier Baez from the injured list, and he will start Tuesday's game against the Orioles in center field.
Fantasy Impact
Baez has been on the injured list since suffering an ugly ankle injury on April 28 against the Braves. Prior to his injury, he was hitting .256 with two homers and a .677 OPS across 24 games. Long-time Tigers catcher Jake Rogers has been designated for assignment to make room on the team's 40-man roster.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Javier Baez will not be activated from the injured list on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Baez was with Triple-A Toledo on his rehab assignment this past weekend. He could be activated later this week.
Javier Baez will play in a rehab game on Sunday for Triple-A Toledo.
Fantasy Impact
Baez went 3-for-4 and played shortstop for Toledo on Saturday. He will likely be activated this upcoming week.
Javier Baez is expected to transfer his rehab assignment to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
Baez will continue his rehab assignment in Lakeland on Thursday before a day off on Friday. He could be activated by the end of July by Detroit.
