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Tigers get bad news on Javier Baez after ankle injury on awkward play
TL;DR
Javier Baez has been placed on the injured list due to an ankle injury sustained during a game against the Braves. This comes as the Tigers also lost pitcher Casey Mize to injury.
Key points
- Javier Baez placed on injured list
- Sustained ankle injury during game
- Casey Mize also on injured list
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The Detroit Tigers are atop the AL Central with a 15-15 record, but they were dealt some tough news following Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves.
Casey Mize left the game early and is now on the injured list. Javier Baez also left the game early after an awkward play at first base caused him to fall.
And on Wednesday, Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free Press is reporting that Baez is joining Mize on the injured list, as he will miss some time due to an ankle issue.
Tigers place Javier Baez on IL
"Javier Baez has been placed on the injured list," Petzold writes. "To replace him, the Detroit Tigers called up infielder Jace Jung from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, April 29."
This roster move from the Tigers isn't completely unexpected, especially after Baez was taken off the field on Tuesday.
After trying to avoid the tag at first base from Matt Olson, Baez sustained the ankle injury, which has placed him on the injured list.
Kevin McGonigle, Jace Jung, Colt Keith, and , once he's healthy, will take over for Baez's role in the infield while he recovers on the injured list.
Q&A
What happened to Javier Baez during the game against the Braves?
Javier Baez suffered an ankle injury after an awkward play at first base, leading to his early exit from the game.
How long will Javier Baez be out due to his ankle injury?
The specific duration of Javier Baez's absence has not been disclosed, but he has been placed on the injured list.
Who else is on the injured list for the Detroit Tigers?
Casey Mize is also on the injured list, having left the game early due to his own injury.
