A.J. Hinch Gives Latest Javier Báez Injury Update

The Detroit Tigers are one step closer to getting one of their most versatile players back.

According to Tigers beat writer Evan Woodbery, manager A.J. Hinch announced Monday that Javier Báez will begin a rehab assignment with Class A Lakeland on Tuesday night, marking an important milestone in his recovery from the injury that landed him on the 60-day injured list.