Detroit Tigers move Javier Baez to bench for series against Minnesota Twins
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:39 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Detroit Tigers head to Minnesota to open a series against the Twins on Monday. In a change to the lineup, utility player Javier Baez will not start at shortstop for the opener. Kevin McGonigle is set to replace him in the defensive position. The move follows a 0-for-3 performance by Baez in the team's previous game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Baez has recorded two home runs and 14 RBI over 46 appearances this season. The Tigers enter the series looking to recover from a recent loss to the Dodgers and improve their standing in the American League Central.
- •Javier Baez is out of the starting lineup for the series opener against the Minnesota Twins.
- •Kevin McGonigle will start at shortstop in place of Javier Baez.
- •Javier Baez batted 0-for-3 in his most recent game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- •The Tigers are entering the game following a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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"The Detroit Tigers will begin their series against the Minnesota Twins on Monday. After losing their most recent game to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit will be looking to bounce back and start their series against the Twins with a win.Detroit’s lineup for their game against the Twins has been revealed, and it features a […] The post Detroit Tigers Announce Sudden Javier Baez News Before Twins Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Detroit Tigers are officially in desperation mode after dropping yet another series, this time to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and head into a series against the divisional rival Minnesota Twins with a 63-73 record, 10 games back of the lead in the American League Central Division.Ahead of the series opener, which is on Monday […] The post Tigers Suddenly DFA Pitcher Before Series With Twins appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 12:23 AMTigers Suddenly DFA Pitcher Before Series With Twins
The Detroit Tigers are officially in desperation mode after dropping yet another series, this time to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and head into a series against the divisional rival Minnesota Twins with a 63-73 record, 10 games back of the lead in the American League Central Division.Ahead of the series opener, which is on Monday […] The post Tigers Suddenly DFA Pitcher Before Series With Twins appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 11:39 PMDetroit Tigers Announce Sudden Javier Baez News Before Twins Series
The Detroit Tigers will begin their series against the Minnesota Twins on Monday. After losing their most recent game to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit will be looking to bounce back and start their series against the Twins with a win.Detroit’s lineup for their game against the Twins has been revealed, and it features a […] The post Detroit Tigers Announce Sudden Javier Baez News Before Twins Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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