LAST YEAR: Baez UNDERPERFORMS Again For Tigers—What's Next For Javy & Detroit in 2027?

Podcast: Locked On Tigers - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Tigers · Locked On Podcast Network, Scott Bentley

Opublikowano: 2026-10-08

Detroit Tigers face tough questions as Javy Báez enters final contract year—will his tenure end with a whimper or a farewell celebration? Scott Bentley spotlights Báez’s steep decline, highlighting his struggling bat, dwindling defensive prowess, and skyrocketing chase rates. With positional versatility and minor platoon value against left-handed pitching, can Báez justify his $24 million salary, or is 2027 his swan song in Major League Baseball? Explore the Tigers’ offseason dilemma: keep Báez as a super-utility player or cut ties early amidst payroll relief and playoff ambitions. Scott Bentley also dissects Yilber Diaz’s raw veloci...