Cubs infielder Javier Baez
Cubs shortstop Javier Baez drives in two runs with a double in the fifth inning against the White Sox on July 6, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
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Cubs shortstop Javier Baez leaps to avoid White Sox second baseman Yolmer Sanchez in the sixth inning July 7, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs player Javier Baez gestures toward the dugout after his single in the second inning against the Rockies on June 4, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shorstop Javier Baez hits a two-run homer in the sixth inning against the Rockies on June 4, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez during a game against the Phillies on May 23, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez celebrates with teammate Albert Almora Jr. after Baez drove in the game-winning run in the ninth inning against the Phillies on May 21, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez is doused by teammate Albert Almora Jr. after Baez won the game with a single in the ninth inning against the Phillies on May 21, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez celebrates his three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Mets on June 23, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shorstop Javier Baez rounds the bases with a run-scoring triple in the third inning against the Mets on June 20, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cubs player Javier Baez celebrates after his run-scoring triple in the third inning against the Mets on June 20, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez acknowledges fans after a 6-5 win over the Cardinals on May 4, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo douses shortstop Javier Baez after a 6-5 win over the Cardinals on May 4, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shorstop Javier Baez hits a home run in first the inning against the Cardinals on June 7, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(Jose M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez celebrates with teammates after scoring during the fourth inning against the Braves on June 24, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez walks back to the dugout after striking out to end the sixth inning against the Pirates on April 10, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez celebrates the team’s win over the Pirates on April 8, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez stands near the dugout after grounding out in the sixth inning against the Pirates on April 11, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez acknowledges fans before a game against the Diamondbacks on April 20, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez smiles after reaching base in the ninth inning against the Diamondbacks on April 21, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez breaks his bat while connecting on an RBI double in the third inning against the Angels on April 13, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez blows a bubble while fielding a ground ball against the Angels in the third inning on April 13, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez laughs during spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez gestures during batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz.,
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez takes batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez high-fives young fans after being introduced with the 2019 Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand on Jan. 18, 2019.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez greets fans after arriving a little late to a players panel at the Cubs Convention on Jan 19, 2019.
(Abel Uribe / Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez leaves the Cubs offices on Oct. 3, 2018.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez walks through the dugout on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez poses for a photo for a fan after the top of the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 24, 2018.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune / Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez celebrates his RBI double in the eighth inning Oct. 2, 2018 in the National League wild-card game at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez walks down the line after flying out in the fourth inning Oct. 2, 2018, in the National League wild-card game at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez strikes out to end the first inning Oct. 2, 2018, in the National League wild-card game at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez prepares to go out onto the field in the ninth inning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 27, 2018.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Cubs batter Javier Baez heads to the dugout after striking out to end the third inning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 25, 2018.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez makes a throw Sept. 30, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez squats on second base during a pitching change in the sixth inning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Sept. 30, 2018.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Cardinals catcher Francisco Pena shows his glove to the home plate umpire after tagging out Cubs shortstop Javier Baez at home plate in the first inning at Wrigley Field on Sept. 30, 2018.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez leaves the field after the top of the first inning against the Brewers in the NL Central tiebreaker game at Wrigley Field on Oct. 1, 2018.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez bunts against the Brewers in the 4th inning at Wrigley Field on Sept. 10, 2018.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Cubs shortstop Javier Baez motions for teammates to stay clear of a pop up from the Brewers’ Orlando Arcia as he prepares to end the 4th inning at Miller Park on Sept. 5, 2018.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez scores past Brewers catcher Erik Kratz during the 4th inning at Miller Park on Sept. 5, 2018.
(Morry Gash / AP)The Braves’ Ronald Acuna, Jr. is tagged out on a first inning steal attempt by Javier Baez at SunTrust Park on Aug. 30, 2018.
(Scott Cunningham / Getty Images)Javier Baez is safe at third base on a triple in the 8th inning against the Phillies on Sept. 2, 2018.
(Laurence Kesterson / AP)Javier Baez goofs around in the Cubs dugout with Victor Caratini before a game at Wrigley Field on Aug. 29, 2018.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez pours water on his face to cool off after the 4th inning against the Mets at Wrigley Field on Aug. 28, 2018.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez scores the game-winning run behind Mets catcher Kevin Plawecki in the 11th inning on Aug. 29, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez gestures to teammates after hitting a two-run single in the 7th inning against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2018.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez during a game against the Reds at Wrigley Field on July 8, 2018.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez falls to the ground after catching a line drive by the Reds’ Dilson Herrera in the 7th inning at Wrigley Field on Aug. 23, 2018. The Cubs won, 7-1.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez taking a lead off third base in the third inning against the Brewers on Aug. 15, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez hits a double to left against the Padres at Wrigley Field on Aug. 5, 2018.
(Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez takes the field in the 3rd inning after hitting a home run in the 2nd inning against the Padres at Wrigley Field on Aug. 3, 2018.
(Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez attempts to catch a foul ball against the Cardinals in the sixth inning at Busch Stadium on July 28, 2018.
(Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)Cubs second baseman Javier Baez between innings on July 24, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez walks the red carpet before the All-Star Game on July 17, 2018.
(Patrick Smith / Getty Images)Javier Baez during the Home Run Derby at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018,
(Patrick Smith / Getty Images)Kyle Schwarber, Willson Contreras and Javier Baez pose before the Home Run Derby at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018.
(Patrick Smith / Getty Images)Javier Baez and Kyle Schwarber hug during the Home Run Derby at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018.
(Patrick Smith / Getty Images)Javier Baez hits a three-run home run during the 9th inning against the Padres at PETCO Park on July 14, 2018.
(Denis Poroy / Getty Images)Cubs third baseman Javier Baez switches hands on his slide to evade the tag of Twins second baseman Brian Dozier for a double in the eighth inning Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs third baseman Javier Baez smiles in the first inning Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs second baseman Javier Baez is helped up by fans after he dove into the stands to catch a foul ball during the ninth inning against the Phillies at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Cubs second baseman Javier Baez bumps chests with Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber in the dugout after his three run home run against the Giants during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on Sunday, May 27, 2018.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Cubs second baseman Javier Baez yells after tagging out Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez during the first inning at Wrigley Field, Wednesday, May 23, 2018.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Cubs second baseman Javier Baez takes off his batting helmet while heading to the dugout at the end of the second inning against the Indians at Wrigley Field, Tuesday, May 22, 2018.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Cubs second baseman Javier Baez slides into third base for a triple against the White Sox in the first inning at Wrigley Field, Saturday, May 12, 2018.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez looks out of the dugout in the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Tuesday, May 8, 2018.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Cubs second baseman Javier Baez rounds the bases, after his three-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the third inning of their game in Chicago on Monday, May 7, 2018.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez scores on a hit by Anthony Rizzo against the Cardinals in the second inning on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez leaves his hat and glove on the bench between innings on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez plays in the snow on Monday, April 9, 2018 before opening day was postponed.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs infielder Javier Baez photographs the snow the morning of the home opener on April 9, 2018.
(Nancy Stone / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez slides safely into home plate in the tenth inning against the Marlins on Saturday, March 31, 2018.
(Gaston De Cardenas / AP)Javier Baez avoids the tag by Brewers’ Jett Bandy, scoring from first during the second inning on Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Milwaukee.
(Tom Lynn / AP)Javier Baez makes a running play in a spring game against the Rangers at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. on Saturday Feb. 24, 2018.
(Nancy Stone / Chicago Tribune)Trainer Matt Johnson cuts the sleeves off a jersey for Javier Baez who wears a hat from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Cubs players wore hats from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 as they practiced at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz.
(Nancy Stone / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez throws the ball while running drills during the second day of Cubs spring training at Sloan Park Thursday Feb. 15, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez leaves the batting cages while players huddle during the first day of pitchers and catchers practice at Sloan Park during Cubs spring training Wednesday Feb. 14, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez gives a young fan a fist bump during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago hotel Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Chicago.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez waves to fans as members of the 2018 Cubs are introduced on the first day of the annual Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Friday, January 12, 2018.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez takes batting practice Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez kisses the ball after he tagged out Jose Peraza of the Reds attempting to steal second base to end the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on Sept. 30, 2017.
(Jon Durr / Getty Images)Cubs second baseman Javier Baez sits in the dugout during the game against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday Sept., 26, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez reacts in pain after hitting a foul ball off his leg during the eighth inning of a game against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Monday Sept., 25, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez screams into a fake microphone in the dugout after Jon Jay singled in a run against the Brewers during the tenth inning Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Milwaukee.
(Jeffrey Phelps / AP)Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) before the game Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Miller Park in Milwaukee.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez gestures from first base after hitting a single during the seventh inning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Addison Russell, left, and Javier Baez at the end of their team’s 4-1 win over the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Saturday, Sept., 16, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez and Addison Russell hug at the end of the Cubs’ 4-1 win over the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Saturday, Sept., 16, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez grounds into a run-scoring fielder’s choice in the sixth inning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.
(Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez scores from third on a sacrifice bunt by Rene Rivera off Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon during the second inning of a game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.
(Gene J. Puskar / AP)Javier Baez gets ready in the dugout before the first inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez scores past Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki during the third inning at Wrigley Field on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez fields a grounder during the ninth inning of a game against the Blue Jays at Wrigley Field on Saturday Aug. 19, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Blue Jays on Aug. 18, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
(Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez is picked up by Anthony Rizzo after scoring on a wild pitch to win the game 7-6 over the Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 16, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez catches a ball hit by Reds shortstop Zack Cozart on Aug. 15, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez runs onto the field before the first inning against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 15, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Javier Baez puts on his patting helmet after adjusting his uniform iagainst the Nationals at Wrigley Field on Aug. 5, 2017.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)