Detroit Tigers provide update on Javier Báez amid Royals series

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Detroit Tigers provide update on Javier Báez amid Royals series
Summary

The Detroit Tigers announced an update on Javier Báez as they face the Kansas City Royals. Báez has been on the injured list since late April due to a right ankle sprain and was moved to the 60-day IL on June 11. He is now continuing his rehabilitation with an assignment in Toledo. The last game Báez played was on April 28 against the Atlanta Braves, where he was hitting.256 with two home runs across 24 games before his injury. His current rehab performance shows a batting average of.250 with a.750 OPS.

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By the Numbers
  • •Báez has been on the IL since late April with an ankle sprain.
  • •He moved to the 60-day IL on June 11.
  • •Báez's rehab assignment is now in Toledo.
  • •He last played on April 28 against the Braves.
  • •Báez has a.250 average in rehab, with a.750 OPS.
Latest Updates
  • 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Provide New Update on Javier Báez Amid Royals Series
  • 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers Get Concerning Javier Báez Injury News During Royals Game
  • 12:21 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Announced Javier Báez News Before Royals Series
What they're saying
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On Thursday, the Detroit Tigers will open up a series with the Kansas City Royals (at home).The Tigers are coming off 5-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday at Wrigley Field.Detroit Tigers Announced Javier Báez NewsAhead of their series with the Royals, the Tigers announced the latest update on Javier Báez.He has been out […] The post Detroit Tigers Announced Javier Báez News Before Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Detroit Tigers have been without Javier Báez since landing on the IL in late April.Grappling with a right ankle sprain, he was transferred to the 60-day IL on June 11.Ahead of the Tigers’ next clash against the Kansas City Royals, the franchise announced an update on Báez.Tigers Reveal Update on BáezAs reported by Cody […] The post Detroit Tigers Provide New Update on Javier Báez Amid Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Tigers received concerning injury news involving Javier Báez during their game against the Royals, raising questions about the veteran's status. The post Tigers Get Concerning Javier Báez Injury News During Royals Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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