Long term, the Tigers likely want Sweeney to take the job and run with it, but Baez remains a looming threat in the short term, particularly due to his hefty contract. The two players could split ...

Meanwhile, Sweeney hit .218 with four homers ... he's going to be fine," Hinch said of Báez at third base. "This guy is a baseball player. A lot of his natural instincts will take over.