Tigers Two-Time All-Star To Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery

Tigers Former All-Star’s Season Ends With Hip Surgery

Baez’s Sour 2024 Season

2016 World Series champion, two-time All-Star, 2018 Silver Slugger winner, 2020 Gold Glove Award winner, and four-time Fielding Bible Award winner has struggled this season. A .184 batting average, with six home runs and 37 RBIs. In addition, Baez has a 41 wRC+ and -0.8 fWAR. His season-ending surgery is the pedestal for the worst season in his career. Tigers fans wish him a speedy recovery, but whether we will see him in a Tigers uniform next season is questionable.

Next season was already not looking bright for him. But now, with the season-ending surgery, the probability of his return is looking doubtful. He has been transferred from the 10-day injury list to the 60-day injury list. His discouraging 2024 season has been aligned with a lack of vitality and vibrancy at the plate. It has made people wonder what is happening with a player whose past career has been showcased with numerous achievements. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Baez.

Aside from Baez landing on the 60-day injury list, the Tigers also made several other roster moves. Right-handed pitcher Ty Madden was selected from Triple-A Toledo, right-handed pitcher Mason Englert has been recalled from Triple-A Toledo, right-handed pitcher Will Vest has been placed on the paternity list, and after yesterday’s game, left-handed pitcher Bryan Sammons has been optioned to Triple-A Toledo.