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 after suffering a right ankle injury while attempting to avoid a tag at first base. The injury occurred when his left foot slipped on the base and his right leg twisted underneath him. He was unable to put weight on the leg as he received medical attention. The incident happened in the fifth inning at Truist Park on April 28, 2026.
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