Javier Báez smoked a two-run homer Friday as the Tigers crushed the Phillies 16-8.

Báez is 4-for-7 with a steal in the early going. He could open up as Detroit’s primary shortstop or in more of a job share with Zach McKinstry, depending on how much the Tigers want McKinstry playing elsewhere. That’s assuming top prospect Kevin McGonigle doesn’t just up and overtake them both.