Tigers activate SS Javier Baez from 10-day IL

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After missing nearly a month with lumbar spine inflammation, Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez was activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday.

Baez, 31, was in the starting lineup and batting seventh for Monday's series opener against the visiting Cleveland Guardians.

To open a spot on the active 26-man roster, the Tigers optioned infielder Ryan Kreidler to Triple-A