Signed By
The Artist formerly known as Taco for $6
On MLB 40-man: YES
Acquired: Free Agent (NYM) Dec'21
| Thu 8/14 | Fri 8/15 | Sat 8/16 |
|---|---|---|
| @MIN 7:40 PM EDT | @MIN 8:10 PM EDT | @MIN 7:15 PM EDT |
Positions
SS/3B/OF
2026 Earned Positions
3B/OF/SS
All Leagues
Average $2.91
Median $2.00
Ottoneu Classic (4x4)
Average $3.24
Median $3.00
All Leagues
Average $2.20
Median $2.00
Ottoneu Classic (4x4)
Average $3.00
Median $2.50
Roster%
77.37%
Change
7Day
2.14%
30Day
8.56%
2025 OPL Round 6
OPL Roster%
0.00%
OPL Average Salary
$0.00
August 11, 2025 4:47 PM : Baez and Wenceel Perez are candidates to see more time in center field in the short term with Matt Vierling recently getting shut down with an oblique strain and Parker Meadows (quad) already on the injured list, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: While Meadows could be back within the next few weeks, the Tigers are worried that Vierling may miss the rest of the regular season. With both players out for the foreseeable future, Baez could see a larger role in center field. The veteran has primarily played the infield throughout his MLB career, though he's seen action in center for the first time in the majors this year, appearing in 37 games there to date. Baez's defensive versatility has been a big asset for him in 2025, and it appears he'll receive a slight bump in playing time as Detroit deals with some injuries.
MLB Stats
Batting
| Year | Team | G | PA | R | HR | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CHC | 52 | 229 | 25 | 9 | 0.22707 | 0.32394 |
| 2015 | CHC | 28 | 80 | 4 | 1 | 0.32500 | 0.40789 |
| 2016 | CHC | 142 | 450 | 50 | 14 | 0.31403 | 0.42280 |
| 2017 | CHC | 145 | 508 | 75 | 23 | 0.31673 | 0.47974 |
| 2018 | CHC | 160 | 645 | 101 | 34 | 0.32609 | 0.55446 |
| 2019 | CHC | 138 | 561 | 89 | 29 | 0.31551 | 0.53107 |
| 2020 | CHC | 59 | 235 | 27 | 8 | 0.23830 | 0.36036 |
| 2021 | CHC | 91 | 361 | 48 | 22 | 0.29167 | 0.48358 |
| 2021 | NYM | 47 | 186 | 32 | 9 | 0.37097 | 0.51497 |
| 2022 | DET | 144 | 590 | 64 | 17 | 0.27797 | 0.39279 |
| 2023 | DET | 136 | 547 | 58 | 9 | 0.26740 | 0.32549 |
| 2024 | DET | 80 | 289 | 25 | 6 | 0.22145 | 0.29412 |
| 2025 | DET | 100 | 351 | 48 | 11 | 0.29345 | 0.41964 |
MILB Stats
Batting
| Year | Team | G | PA | R | HR | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CHC (R) | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0.33333 | 0.50000 |
| 2011 | CHC (A-) | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.16667 | 0.16667 |
| 2012 | CHC (A) | 57 | 235 | 41 | 12 | 0.38298 | 0.59624 |
| 2012 | CHC (A+) | 23 | 86 | 9 | 4 | 0.24419 | 0.40000 |
| 2013 | CHC (A+) | 76 | 337 | 59 | 17 | 0.33828 | 0.53512 |
| 2013 | CHC (AA) | 54 | 240 | 39 | 20 | 0.34583 | 0.63761 |
| 2014 | CHC (AAA) | 104 | 434 | 64 | 23 | 0.32258 | 0.51031 |
| 2015 | CHC (R) | 4 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0.53333 | 0.50000 |
| 2015 | CHC (AAA) | 70 | 313 | 49 | 13 | 0.38462 | 0.52669 |
| 2016 | CHC (AAA) | 4 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0.26667 | 0.46667 |
| 2024 | DET (AAA) | 4 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0.38462 | 0.66667 |
Recent Games
Last 10 MLB Games
| Date | Team | Opponent | PA | AB | H | BB | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | HBP | SF | SB | CS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | DET | @CHW | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | DET | @CHW | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | DET | @CHW | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2025 | DET | LAA | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2025 | DET | LAA | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | DET | LAA | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | DET | MIN | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | DET | MIN | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2025 | DET | @PHI | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 2, 2025 | DET | @PHI | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 33 | 33 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
Last 10 MILB Games
| Date | Level | Team | Opponent | PA | AB | H | BB | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | HBP | SF | SB | CS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2024 | AAA | TOL | @COL | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | AAA | TOL | @COL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | AAA | TOL | COL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | AAA | TOL | COL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 13 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Avg Salary & Roster%
Last 30 days
2026 Position Eligibility Progress
To gain eligibility, a player must have 5 GS or 10 G at a position in the majors, or 20 G at a position in the minors.
Transaction History
| Date | Transaction Type | Team | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2013 3:46 PM | add | Long Gone | $8 |
| October 11, 2013 2:39 PM | increase | Long Gone | $9 |
| November 16, 2013 1:56 AM | increase | Long Gone | $10 |
| October 8, 2014 10:58 PM | increase | Long Gone | $12 |
| November 15, 2014 12:07 AM | increase | Long Gone | $15 |
| October 5, 2015 8:05 AM | increase | Long Gone | $17 |
| December 16, 2015 11:55 AM | move | Friends O'Clyde (from Long Gone) | $17 |
| January 31, 2016 4:45 AM | cut | Friends O'Clyde | $9 |
| March 21, 2016 8:34 PM | add | Long Gone | $16 |
| October 7, 2016 12:32 PM | increase | Long Gone | $18 |
| November 15, 2016 8:06 AM | increase | Long Gone | $19 |
| January 28, 2017 7:41 PM | cut | Long Gone | $10 |
| March 16, 2017 8:52 PM | add | Big Papi memories | $15 |
| October 7, 2017 1:48 AM | increase | Big Papi memories | $17 |
| December 3, 2017 12:46 PM | move | The Artist formerly known as Taco (from Big Papi memories) | $17 |
| October 12, 2018 12:47 PM | increase | The Artist formerly known as Taco | $19 |
| November 15, 2018 7:37 AM | increase | The Artist formerly known as Taco | $26 |
| December 6, 2018 8:29 PM | increase | The Artist formerly known as Taco | $27 |
| October 4, 2019 4:49 PM | increase | The Artist formerly known as Taco | $29 |
| November 15, 2019 12:15 AM | increase | The Artist formerly known as Taco | $34 |
| January 8, 2020 2:40 PM | increase | The Artist formerly known as Taco | $36 |
| September 30, 2020 6:43 PM | increase | The Artist formerly known as Taco | $38 |
| January 31, 2021 11:26 PM | cut | The Artist formerly known as Taco | $0 |
| March 16, 2021 9:01 PM | add | Finding Nimmo | $17 |
| October 9, 2021 4:08 AM | increase | Finding Nimmo | $19 |
| November 15, 2021 12:35 AM | increase | Finding Nimmo | $20 |
| January 10, 2022 11:23 AM | move | Band of Skulls (from Finding Nimmo) | $20 |
| October 14, 2022 1:32 AM | increase | Band of Skulls | $22 |
| October 12, 2023 11:03 AM | increase | Band of Skulls | $24 |
| January 5, 2024 8:56 PM | cut | Band of Skulls | $0 |
| May 7, 2025 12:56 PM | add | The Artist formerly known as Taco | $6 |