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The Detroit Tigers are close to a deal with two-time All-Star Javier Baez.
Jon Morosi of the MLB Network said that the Baez is close to signing with the Tigers.
The deal is expected to last six years.
The Detroit Tigers finished last season with a respectable 77-85 record, three games behind the Cleveland Guardians for second place in the American League Central.
Eduardo Rodriguez, a left-handed starter, signed a five-year, $77 million contract with the Tigers.
The Detroit franchise's rebuild began to show progress in 2021, and this seemed like an ideal time for the team to make bold moves.
The two top prospects, Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene, will make their big league debut in the summer of 2020.
Adding a player like Baez would give the Tigers an elite defensive player who can start at second base, third base or both.
Since becoming a full-time player in the 2016 season, Baez has saved 49 defensive runs with a minimum of 2,500 plate appearances.
He has been an above-average hitter despite his bat being more volatile. The Cubs and Mets have played each other in 888-276-5932 888-276-5932 888-276-5932s.
After being traded to the Mets, Baez turned his season around. He hit nine homers in 167 at-bats over 47 games.
The middle of the order would be where the speed and power of Baez would fit well in the big outfield at the park.
