Tigers' Báez open to playing any position: 'I'll do whatever'

Javier Báez is willing to play anywhere on the diamond if it gives the Detroit Tigers a better chance to win.

Báez made his first career start in center field during Monday's win over the San Diego Padres. The 32-year-old has also made appearances at shortstop and third base this season.

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"We're here to help the team," Báez said, according to MLB.com's Jason Beck. "Everybody's available to help the team. There's many times here to play different positions, and we have a lot of guys that can do it. If I can stay healthy, I'll do whatever, man. I can even catch if you need me."

Báez is in the fourth season of a six-year, $140-million contract signed ahead of the 2022 campaign. The two-time All-Star has dropped his strikeout rate to start the season but has yet to hit a home run and owns a .639 OPS in 18 games.