Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez to Miss Extended Time With Fractured Thumb
Báez Injured in Fourth Inning of Tigers' Loss to Rockies
### Tigers Shortstop Expected to Miss 6-8 Weeks Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez is expected to miss 6-8 weeks after fracturing his right thumb in the fourth inning of the Tigers' 13-0 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. Báez was injured on a headfirst slide into second base while trying to steal the bag. He was immediately removed from the game and taken to a local hospital for X-rays, which revealed the fracture. The Tigers announced the news after the game and said that Báez will be placed on the 10-day injured list and is expected to miss the next 6-8 weeks. The loss of Báez is a big blow to the Tigers, who are already struggling with a 13-35 record this season. Báez has been one of the Tigers' most productive players this season, batting .283 with five home runs, 19 RBIs and 10 stolen bases. With Báez out of the lineup, the Tigers will likely turn to Zack Short to take over at shortstop. Short has been filling in for Báez in the past few games and has been hitting .265 with two RBIs. The Tigers will also need to find a way to replace Báez's production in the lineup. Báez has been one of the Tigers' most consistent hitters this season and his absence will be felt. The Tigers will open a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night at Comerica Park.
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