Detroit Tigers center fielder Javy Baéz was taken from the Truist Field playing surface by a cart after an awkward slide into first base resulted in an apparent right leg injury in the fifth inning Tuesday, April 28.

Baéz hit a ground ball to Atlanta Braves shortstop Mauricio Dubón, whose throw to first was high and wide of the bag. Baéz made a last-second decision to slide feet first into the base, and his right leg appeared to get caught under the weight of his body.

Baéz stayed down for several minutes and could not put weight on the leg before Detroit's training staff helped him to the cart.

Javy Báez was carted off from tonight's game after this awkward slide into first basePrayers up 🙏 pic.twitter.com/G6AAVQ26pS

Detroit Tigers starter Casey Mize also left the game early, diagnosed with right groin tightness after departing in the third inning.

Baéz, a 2025 All-Star, is batting .256 with a .677 OPS and two home runs this season.

Javier Báez exited the game after an apparent injury 🙏 pic.twitter.com/PdzsWM26G3

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Javier Baez injury update after Tigers All-Star is carted off