Jace Jung called up by Detroit Tigers with Javier Báez on injured list
To replace Javier Báez, the Detroit Tigers called up infielder Jace Jung from Triple-A Toledo. He is hitting . 222 with a .
721 OPS in 28 games.
ATLANTA – Javier Báez has been placed on the injured list. To replace him, the Detroit Tigers called up infielder Jace Jung from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, April 29, before the second of three games in the series against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. The 25-year-old has hit .
190 with a . 546 OPS in his 55-game MLB career, featuring 34 games in 2024 and 21 games in 2025. He continues to search for his first home run in the big leagues.
LAST GAME Tigers lose two players, then lose game vs Braves The Tigers sent Báez to the 10-day injured list before Wednesday's game with a right ankle sprain. The 33-year-old shortstop/center fielder suffered the injury while trying to avoid a tag at first base on a wild throw in the fifth inning of Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Braves. Without Báez, expect Kevin McGonigle to receive almost all of the playing time at shortstop – at least until Zach McKinstry returns from left hip/abdominal inflammation.