Javier Baez had a roller-coaster season with the Detroit Tigers in 2025, one that seemed to mirror the team’s overall fortunes. Baez enjoyed a resurgent first half, earning an All-Star selection as ...

DETROIT -- A year ago at this time, many suggested it might be time for the Detroit Tigers to cut Javier Báez a check and move on after back-to-back terrible seasons and a potentially serious surgery.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez didn't expect to make it through the 2025 season. There were ups and downs along the way, but he stayed healthy in return from right hip surgery and produced one ...