Javier Báez carted off in Detroit Tigers game after scary leg injury
Detroit Tigers player Javier Báez was carted off the field during a game against the Atlanta Braves on April 28, 2026, after suffering a leg injury while attempting to avoid a tag at first base. The injury occurred following an awkward fall when his right foot got trapped under his body after a wild throw. Báez, 33, could not put weight on his right leg and received immediate medical evaluation. The team has not yet released details on the severity of the injury.
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