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Braves Beat Tigers 5-2 Amid Báez, Mize Injuries

4/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Javier Báez left the April 28 game at Truist Park with a right-ankle injury that will be examined by MRI on April 29.
Casey Mize exited in the third inning with right-groin tightness, prompting an MRI before Wednesday.
The Braves defeated the Tigers 5–2, with Wenceel Pérez shifting to right field after Báez’s departure.
Matt Vierling shifted to center field following the injuries to Báez and Mize.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 the Chicago Cubs saw their season unravel after third-baseman Aramis Ramírez suffered a shoulder injury in early May that forced a 30-day DL, limiting the team to its Opening-Day lineup only three times and ending the year at 83-78. That pattern of depth-testing injuries resurfaces in 2024 as the Atlanta Braves lose key players, underscoring how mid-season setbacks can jeopardize postseason hopes.

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Story summary

Javier Báez left the April 28 game at Truist Park with a right-ankle injury that will be examined by MRI on April 29.
Casey Mize exited in the third inning with right-groin tightness, prompting an MRI before Wednesday.
The Braves defeated the Tigers 5–2, with Wenceel Pérez shifting to right field after Báez’s departure.
Matt Vierling shifted to center field following the injuries to Báez and Mize.

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