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Detroit Tigers provide Javier Báez update before Angels series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 5:55 AM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Detroit Tigers provide Javier Báez update before Angels series

Summary

The Detroit Tigers announced an update on Javier Báez before their series against the Los Angeles Angels on July 18. Báez has been sidelined since April 28 due to injury, but recently hit live batting practice and is set to complete a return-to-play baserunning session. Before his injury, he recorded a batting average of.256 with 20 hits, two home runs, and six RBIs in 24 games this season. The Tigers are looking to improve after losing two out of three games to the Philadelphia Phillies in their last series.

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Status Watch

•Tigers begin series against Angels on July 18
•Báez has been out since April 28 with an injury
•Completed live batting practice and set for baserunning session
•Báez had.256 average with 20 hits before injury
•Tigers lost two of three to Phillies in recent series

Latest Updates

5:55 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Quietly Announced Javier Báez Update Before Angels Series

What they're saying

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On Friday night, the Detroit Tigers opened up a series with the Los Angeles Angels in California.They are coming off a series where they dropped two out of three to the Philadelphia Phillies.Detroit Tigers Quietly Announced Javier Báez UpdateThe Tigers continue to play without one of their best players, as Javier Báez has been out […] The post Detroit Tigers Quietly Announced Javier Báez Update Before Angels Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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