Javier Báez
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September 25, 2025
In Thursday's lineup
Baez (neck) will start at shortstop and bat ninth Thursday against the Guardians.
Analysis
Baez sat out the Tigers' last two games while dealing with neck stiffness, but he'll return in time to start a pivotal contest against Cleveland in the race for the AL Central title. The 32-year-old has been struggling offensively since the beginning of the month, going just 3-for-27 (.111) and posting a .323 OPS over 12 games.
September 24, 2025
Remains out of lineup Wednesday
Baez (neck) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis
Baez was originally in Tuesday's lineup against Cleveland but was scratched ahead of the first pitch due to neck stiffness. He evidently needs another day, and Trey Sweeney is manning shortstop for the Tigers and batting ninth.
September 23, 2025
Scratched with neck stiffness
Baez was scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's game versus Cleveland due to neck stiffness.
Analysis
Baez will take a day off to rehab his neck injury, opening up an opportunity for Trey Sweeney to start at shortstop and bat ninth for the Tigers.
September 21, 2025
Getting third straight start
Baez will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Sunday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis
Baez will be making his third consecutive start after going 1-for-6 at the dish over the first two contests of the series. With Colt Keith (rib) recently landing on the injured list, Zach McKinstry will likely platoon at third base with Andy Ibanez for the remainder of the regular season, leaving Baez to handle shortstop.
