Overview
- The Tigers announced Tuesday that Báez has been shut down from baseball activities after an ankle specialist reported his April 28 injury is a high ankle sprain whose symptoms have not been improving.
- The specialist said there is no fracture or structural damage, but the club will use rest and a slow ramp-up because high ankle sprains can produce prolonged and unpredictable recovery.
- Manager A.J. Hinch said Báez is not cleared for full activity and that the team began ramping him up in rehab before symptoms resurfaced, so no return date is set.
- The medical update also said shortstop prospect Trey Sweeney was shut down for further shoulder evaluation and that pitchers Jackson Jobe and Casey Mize continue rehab work with the club hoping Jobe could return after the All-Star break.
- The move deepens Detroit’s injury challenges this season by removing a versatile veteran who had started at shortstop, second base and center field and will require the Tigers to adjust their lineup and roster planning.