Here’s the scoop on Detroit Tigers’ shortstop Javier Báez. He's dealing with some inflammation in his lower back, which has put him on the sidelines recently. The good news is he might be back in action soon. Báez, who's 31 years old, got an injection to help with his back on Friday. The Tigers are waiting to see how he responds over the next few days before deciding when he can get back to playing ball.
Manager A.J. Hinch is optimistic, saying, "Javy is feeling good. After the shot, we expected him to take a bit of rest. Now we wait to ramp up his activities. Everything looks positive so far; we just need to see him get back into the swing of things."
Initially placed on the injured list earlier this week, Báez could be eligible to return before the end of the month if all goes well. His return to the lineup would be a boost for the Tigers, possibly even before the All-Star break.
As for Alex Faedo, the right-handed reliever is making strides in his recovery from right hip inflammation. He recently completed a bullpen session and felt great about it. Faedo, who’s 28 years old, is working hard to get back to full strength after undergoing hip surgery a couple of years ago. He's optimistic about his progress and aiming to return soon, though it's still uncertain if he'll need a minor league stint before rejoining the Tigers.
Faedo has been a key bullpen arm for Detroit this season, maintaining a solid ERA despite some ups and downs. His return would bolster the team's pitching depth heading into the summer stretch.
Stay tuned for more updates on Báez and Faedo as the Tigers provide further details on their recovery timelines.
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