Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Baez has struggled throughout most of the season so far. However, he's put together a solid .710 OPS with one home run and three steals since the All-Star break. Hopefully, it's a sign of good things to come for Baez who has struggled throughout his first two seasons in Detroit. Zach McKinstry will bat leadoff and cover shortstop versus right-hander Ross Stripling on Monday.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is having a rough first half of the season. However, he was able to make some noise during Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Baez connected on a first inning grand slam off Connor Seabold to kick off the game. It was the first time that Baez has homered since June 16. The 30-year-old has really struggled at the plate, but the Tigers don't have much of an incentive to take him out of the lineup. After this game, Baez is slashing .223/.258/.331 with six home runs and 42 RBI in 78 games this season.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the visiting Kansas City Royals. It's just a normal day of rest to begin the week for Baez, who went 5-for-15 with a home run, two triples, six RBI, a stolen base and four runs scored in the four-game series against the Minnesota Twins over the weekend. He has been hitting much better in the month of June, going 17-for-65 (.262) with a double, three triples, two home runs, eight RBI, three stolen bases and eight runs scored in 16 games for the Tigers. With Baez resting on Monday, Zack Short is starting at shortstop and batting in the nine-hole against Royals right-hander Jordan Lyles.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez will start on the bench on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox. It will be the first time that Baez isn't in the team's starting lineup in a month, so it's just a regular day of rest. So far in the month of May, the 30-year-old free-swinger has gone 22-for-92 (.239) with two doubles, three home runs, 14 RBI, a stolen base, three walks and 16 strikeouts in 22 games. Baez is probably never going to help fantasy managers in the average department, but he can get hot in bunches and help your power numbers when he's going well. In his absence on Saturday, Zack Short is starting at shortstop and is batting in the nine-hole against White Sox right-hander Jesse Scholtens.

After batting third Tuesday night, Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez will bat second for the second game in a row Thursday night against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Lucas Giolito. Baez has seen a slight uptick in his production in the month of May. After hitting just .233 with no home runs in April, he's hit .255 with three home runs in May entering play Thursday. Baez had a three-hit game with three RBI in Kansas City on Monday but has performed better at home this year. He's hit .253 with two home runs and 14 RBI in 19 games in Detroit and will look to keep it going as the Tigers start a four-game home series with the White Sox on Thursday night.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. Baez is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third in the lineup against Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer. Baez was hit by a pitch on his left hand on Wednesday, but X-rays came back negative and he's ready to return this weekend. After a slow start offensively, the 30-year-old Puerto Rican slugger has fared better of late and is now hitting .234 (18-for-77) with four doubles, eight RBI, two stolen bases and seven runs scored in 22 games. He's still searching for his first home run, but he's gone 14-for-37 (.378) with four doubles and seven RBI in his last 11 games played.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (hand) has been scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Baltimore Orioles. Baez was initially in the lineup for the game, but he's still dealing with a sore hand. He may just need another day off before he's ready to return after originally being slotted into the third spot in the order Thursday. X-rays came back negative on his hand, so Baez shouldn't miss any extended time.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (hand) is back at shortstop and is hitting third in the batting order on Thursday against right-hander Kyle Gibson and the Baltimore Orioles. Baez left Wednesday's game early after he was hit on the left hand by a pitch, but X-rays came back negative and he's fine to play a day later. The 30-year-old right-handed slugger got off to a chilly start offensively and has yet to hit his first home run of the year, but he's picked things up at the plate recently and has raised his slash line to .234/.294/.286 with a .580 OPS, four doubles, eight RBI, two stolen bases and seven runs scored in 86 plate appearances and 22 games played.

X-rays came back negative on Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (hand), according to the team. Baez is officially being listed with a left-hand contusion and is currently receiving treatment after he left Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after his first at-bat when he was hit by a pitch in the first inning. The Tigers and fantasy managers dodged a bullet here, and the 30-year-old should be considered day-to-day heading into Thursday's series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. After a slow start offensively, Baez has been heating up of late and is now hitting .234 (18-for-77) with four doubles, eight RBI and two stolen bases in 21 games, but he's still searching for his first home run.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez left Wednesday afternoon's contest with the Brewers after being hit on the hand by a pitch from right-hander Freddy Peralta. He was replaced in the lineup by Jonathan Schoop while Zach McKinstry moved from second base to shortstop in Baez's stead. It's brutal timing for Baez to potentially miss time with an injury as he rode a 10-game hit streak into Wednesday's contest. The 30-year-old hit .378 with four extra-base hits and seven RBI over the streak although he remains in search of his first homer of the season. He does have a pair of steals and most noticeably has cut his strikeout rate to just 17.6%, a figure miles below his career 28.4% mark.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (finger) is returning to the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Baez missed Sunday's game after he jammed his finger while stealing a base on Saturday. It appears that this was only a minor issue as he's back in the lineup here. Possibly, the day off helped him get his bat back on track as he struggled to begin the season. Baez is slashing .203/.253/.246 with zero home runs, eight RBI this season. He'll cover shortstop and bat third versus righty Colin Rea on Monday.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (finger) is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Baltimore Orioles with a swollen middle finger on his left hand. The 30-year-old injured his finger on a stolen base attempt in the first inning of Saturday's contest. The good news is that Baez is available to pinch-hit, if needed, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Zach McKinstry is filling in at shortstop and Kerry Carpenter is serving as the Tigers' designated hitter against Grayson Rodriguez.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The right-handed slugger was removed from Thursday's game. Manager A.J. Hinch pulled him out after Baez lost track of how many outs in the second inning. Hopefully, this was a wake-up call for the young slugger. Regardless, he'll bat cleanup and play shortstop against lefty Sean Manaea. Fantasy managers can get Baez back in their lineups on Friday.

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch removed shortstop Javier Baez from Thursday's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Reportedly, the 30-year-old forgot how many outs there were while on the basepaths, costing the club an out. Since signing a 6-year, $140 million contract with the Tigers, things have gone awry for Baez. He hit .238 with a .671 OPS in 2022 and is slashing .122/.182/.146 with no home runs or stolen bases so far this season. The former World Series champion can still bounce back, but it's looking bleak.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Houston Astros in the series finale. It's likely just a rest day for Baez, who hasn't been that great to start the 2023 season, going just 2-for-20 (.100) with an RBI, run scored, one walk and five strikeouts in five games played. Although the 30-year-old slugger saw his strikeout rate drop some in 2022, strikeouts remain a big part of his game and he's unlikely to suddenly become a batting-average asset for fantasy managers. Ryan Kreidler is starting at shortstop and hitting ninth on Wednesday against Houston right-hander Cristian Javier. Kreidler has only played in 30 big-league games heading into Wednesday's game, and he's gone 15-for-82 (.183) with one home run.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez had a solid day at the plate on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs in the 10-3 win against the Kansas City Royals. September's been the best month of the 29-year-old's season, as he's sporting a .902 OPS with five long balls. However, the first year in Detroit hasn't been kind to Baez, who has a .241/.281/.396 slash line with 16 HRs, 62 runs, 63 RBI, and nine stolen bases across 139 games. The mix of power and speed is still there but doesn't compare to his 31 homers and 18 SBs from a season ago. Baez is still startable in many leagues, especially during his hot streak.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez exited Saturday's game against the Kansas Royals with an apparent injury. He had a rough night physically; Baez was slid into and tweaked something chasing a shallow fly ball in the first inning. The 29-year-old went 2-for-3 before leaving Saturday's contest. He is considered day-to-day; his next chance to return to the lineup will be Sunday for the series finale. The former Chicago Cub has struggled in his first season with Detroit, slashing .227/.271/.370 across 117 games in 2022. Kody Clemens replaced Baez on Saturday and would see an uptick in playing time if Baez is forced to miss time.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back) is back in the team's lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the Seattle Mariners and right-handed starter George Kirby. The infielder is hitting .225 with a .269 on-base percentage, 11 home runs and eight stolen bases in 461 plate appearances this season. He'll hit third against Kirby and the Mariners, joining center fielder Riley Greene and right fielder Victor Reyes in the top third of the Tigers lineup.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. Manager A.J. Hinch mentioned he removed Baez in the seventh inning due to back spasms. It sounds like he was taken out of the contest for precautionary reasons. It's also worth noting that this is a lingering issue that Baez has been dealing with for quite some time. This shouldn't be something that forces Baez onto the injured list. Fantasy managers should consider Baez as day-to-day until further notice.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back) is back in the lineup Friday against the Texas Rangers. Baez missed Wednesday's game with back spasms but is feeling good enough to play now. He will man shortstop and bat third in the Tigers' order. Baez has disappointed greatly in his first year with Detroit, slashing .224/.266/.636 with his new team. Some fantasy players were worried about Baez's park shift to one of the most pitcher-friendly stadiums in the league, and they've been dead on. The 29-year-old has a .486 OPS at home compared to a .766 mark on the road. That doesn't bode well for his future in Detroit unless he can make the necessary adjustments. Baez is droppable in points leagues and shallower category leagues.