Javier Báez, Jackson Jobe nearing returns for Tigers against Orioles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:07 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Javier Báez and Jackson Jobe could be close to returning to the Detroit Tigers this week. Báez, recovering from an ankle injury, made significant progress in rehab with three doubles in a game for Triple-A Toledo. Jobe, coming back from Tommy John surgery, is set for his next rehab start with Triple-A Toledo after an encouraging outing for Double-A Erie. Manager A.J. Hinch expressed optimism about Báez's imminent return, while both players are expected to undergo evaluations during the ongoing series against the Baltimore Orioles.
- •Báez has been out since April 29 with an ankle injury.
- •Jobe allowed one run in four innings during his rehab start.
- •Both players are expected to be evaluated during the Orioles series.
- •Báez's return would impact the team's outfield configuration.
- •Hinch noted Báez's significant influence on the team's dynamics.
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Javier Báez, Jackson Jobe inching ever closer to Tigers return
- 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Javier Báez cracks three doubles in Triple-A rehab start
"Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch gave positive updates on the rehab process for shortstop Javier Báez and RHP Jackson Jobe on Sunday, July 26.
"Jackson Jobe is expected to make his next rehab start with Triple-A Toledo. Javier Báez could be back with Tigers this week
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 5:07 PMJavier Báez, Jackson Jobe inching ever closer to Tigers return
Jackson Jobe is expected to make his next rehab start with Triple-A Toledo. Javier Báez could be back with Tigers this week
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 4:19 PMTigers' Javier Báez cracks three doubles in Triple-A rehab start
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch gave positive updates on the rehab process for shortstop Javier Báez and RHP Jackson Jobe on Sunday, July 26.
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