Detroit Tigers infielder Javy Baez is in the midst of a resurgence, and it’s wild to see. Since signing a six-year, $140 million contract with the Tigers prior to the 2022 MLB season, to say the 2-time All-Star has been a disappointment would be an understatement of massive proportions. In his first season in Detroit, Baez slashed just .238/.278/.393. On its face, it’s not the worst season ever, but it’s hardly becoming of a player making over $23 million a year.
2023 and 2024 were equally poor, with Baez slashing .222/.267./.325 and .184/.221/.294 in those seasons, respectively. Granted, Baez’s 2024 was cut short due to a hip injury that required surgery. But even still, the former Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner was struggling, making his contract one of the worst in all sports.
