Javier Báez addresses WBC suspension for marijuana
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Detroit Tigers star Javier Báez shares insights into his health journey and expresses his hopes for the team's success in the upcoming season.
While Kevin McGonigle took ground balls with the first-year infielders on the Tigers’ first day of full-squad workouts Sunday, Javier Báez was right there with him, showing him the way at shortstop. “We’re getting to learn from each other all the time,
The Tigers have a tradeable piece in Javier Baez, and an up-and-coming team may have strong interest.
The Puerto Rican infielder spoke for the first time about a failed drug test that will keep him in spring training when the WBC commences.
He’s serving a two-year ban that began in 2024.
After being suspended for the World Baseball Classic due to marijuana use, Javier Baez is breaking his silence.
Baez will be eligible to play again for Team Puerto Rico in the 2029 World Baseball Classic. While Baez will sit out this March in the WBC, this suspension will not affect his MLB status. That's because the MLB allowed marijuana use in 2020. Baez will be available for the start of spring training.
The Detroit Tigers participated in infield drills Tuesday, Feb. 17, in spring training, with Javier Báez and Kevin McGonigle sharing time at shortstop.