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Javier Baez

Javier Baez

SS - Detroit Tigers

Age: 31Bats: RThrows: RCountry: PRI

2024 Outlook

Draft Rank (ECR) H #223
Best / Worst #168 / #251
ADP #361

Roster %

 
Yahoo
8%
 
ESPN
2%

Eligibility

Yahoo SS
ESPN SS
CBS SS
Javier Baez batting cleanup in Grapefruit League opener Saturday

Javier Baez is in the starting lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the New York Yankees in the team’s Grapefruit League opener Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Baez will get some important at-bats as the enigmatic shortstop looks to shake off a disappointing two-year stretch in Detroit and offer manager AJ Hinch an impactful bat in a young, unproven Tigers lineup. Baez will occupy the designated hitter spot and bat cleanup against the Yankees Saturday afternoon.

Chris Schommer3 weeks ago
Javier Baez says he has dealt with back and core issues the past two years

Javier Baez told reporters he’s battled through lower back and core issues the past two seasons.

Fantasy Impact

With new training routine, Baez said he feels strong and more like himself. He did not have any surgery, just strengthening those areas. He'll look to bounce back at the plate this season with the Tigers.

Ari Koslow5 weeks ago
Javier Baez opts in to final four years of contract

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.

Brenton Kemp19 weeks ago
Javier Baez back in lineup Sunday

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.

Chris Schommer24 weeks ago
Javier Baez missing from lineup Saturday

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.

Chris Schommer24 weeks ago