On Monday, the Detroit Tigers will open up a series with the Houston Astros in Texas.
They are coming off a series where they lost two games to the Cleveland Guardians (in Ohio.).
Most recently, Sunday’s game was postponed.
Injured Tigers Star Owed $24 Million Next Season
GettyJavier Baez #28 of the Detroit Tigers is driven off the field in a cart after sustaining an injury during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 28, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Tigers have been one of the most injured teams in all of baseball.
One player who has been out since April 28 is Javier Báez.
He had been batting .256 with 20 hits, two home runs, six RBI’s, 10 runs and one stolen base in 24 games.
Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group wrote (on May 26): “Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (right ankle sprain) will see a specialist after his injury has not responded as anticipated, per A.J. Hinch. Baez has been on the injured list since April 29.”
It’s worth noting that Báez is making $24 million this season.
The Tigers are also on the hook for another $24 million 2027 (before he becomes a free agent in 2028).
When Báez is available, he is still a solid player at 33.
MLB.com wrote (on June 2): “Visited with a specialist, who recommended a brief shutdown from rehab activity.”
GettyJavier Baez #28 of the Detroit Tigers hits a foul ball into the 500 seating level in the first inning of their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 31, 2022 in Toronto, Canada.
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