TigersUpdated: Oct. 24, 2025, 12:49 p.m.|Published: Oct. 24, 2025, 12:42 p.m.
Once written off as a lost cause, Javier Báez has found new life as a versatile defender — and a more self-aware hitter. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)AP
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.
(Sheepishly raises hand).
Detroit Tigers beat writer
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