One player we didn’t talk a lot about this offseason was Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez. Another woeful offensive season battling injuries progressed to the point that even his defense suffered in 2024. His year ended quietly with arthroscopic hip surgery that he’s only now fully rehabbed. The Tigers went to the postseason with Báez on the shelf, and his uncertain future also presented an obstacle to be navigated by the front office this offseason.
They weren’t particularly successful, although a little more certainty on in terms of offense with Gleyber Torres added to the mix should help somewhat.