News Summary

• Detroit Tigers infielder Javier Báez was carted off the field during a game after suffering a right ankle injury.
• The 33-year-old was unable to put weight on his right leg, a sign that the issue was more than minor.
• An ankle injury of that nature can immediately affect both the player's availability and the team's lineup depth.
• The available information does not specify a diagnosis or timetable for return, but the inability to putting weight on the ankle typically raises the stakes for precaution and further evaluation.