Yahoo Sports· 1h ago· 1 min read
The Detroit Tigers made a significant roster change Tuesday, activating Javier Báez from the injured list and designating catcher Jake Rogers for assignment.
Báez will immediately return to the lineup and start in center field, according to MLB.com’s Jason Beck.
The move brings Báez back after a lengthy absence and ends Rogers’ run on Detroit’s active roster, at least for now.
Báez Returns to Center Field Báez had been sidelined since late April before beginning a rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Toledo.
The 33-year-old was hitting .256 with two home runs, six RBIs and a .678 OPS in 78 at-bats before landing on the injured list. Detroit has increasingly used Báez as a center fielder, giving manager A.J. Hinch another athletic and versatile option in the outfield.
His return comes at a time when the Tigers are dealing with several injuries and searching for more consistent…
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