Javy Baez Returns to Wrigley Field
Former Cubs Shortstop to Start at Shortstop Tuesday
Baez to Receive Video Tribute
Former Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez will make his first appearance at Wrigley Field since he was traded to the Detroit Tigers in 2021.
Baez will start at shortstop Tuesday in his first game at the Friendly Confines since he played for the Cubs in 2021.
The Tigers are scheduled to play the Chicago White Sox in a two-game series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Baez is expected to receive a video tribute from the Cubs before the game.
The 29-year-old Baez was a two-time All-Star with the Cubs and played a key role in the team's 2016 World Series championship.
He was traded to the Tigers in July 2021 for a package of prospects.
Baez is hitting .281 with 17 home runs and 57 RBIs this season.
- Baez was selected by the Cubs with the ninth overall pick of the 2011 MLB Draft.
- He made his MLB debut in 2014 and quickly became a fan favorite.
- Baez is known for his flashy fielding and powerful bat.
The Cubs are currently in fourth place in the NL Central with a record of 55-67.
The Tigers are in last place in the AL Central with a record of 47-75.
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