Javier Baez
2B,3B,SS - CHC
Ownership
Eligibility
Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times writes that the Cubs have begun extension talks with infielder Javier Baez.
Fantasy Impact
The 26-year-old Baez has been the Cubs' best player the past two seasons. In 2019 he hit .281 with 29 homers, 11 steals, and an .847 OPS. He's currently under team control for two more years.
Cubs manager Joe Maddon says Javier Baez (thumb) remains available off the bench as a pinch-runner.
Fantasy Impact
Baez pinch-ran and scored a run on Thursday, but he still isn't able to play regularly. He could potentially play in the post-season but won't have any fantasy value for the rest of September.
An MRI revealed a hairline fracture on Javier Baez’s thumb Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
Baez suffered the injury on a slide Sunday. He will see a specialist on Monday, at which point a timeline will be determined. It’s unclear if he will return before the regular season ends. Addison Russell will take over as the primary shortstop.
Javier Baez is not in the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Brewers.
Fantasy Impact
Baez underwent an MRI on his ailing left thumb Saturday. The results of the MRI have not been disclosed, his status for the rest of the series remains up in the air. David Bote replaces Baez in the starting lineup.
Javier Baez (thumb) is not in Friday's lineup against the Brewers.
Fantasy Impact
He left Sunday's game with thumb and neck injuries and was set to return Thursday but was a late scratch. It's unclear when Baez will return to the lineup, he is day-to-day.
Availability
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