Cubs News: Javier Baez injury update |
CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez was injured while stealing a base in the Cubs' 4-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. In the third inning, Baez slid in hard at second base and was partially clipped by Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia, who attempted to tag Baez while making contact with him. Once the safe call was made on Baez's steal, "Javy" was seen jerking his neck around in obvious discomfort.
Baez remained in the game for several innings before being removed prior to the seventh inning. According to Cubs manager Joe Maddon, Baez was experiencing pain in his left thumb and neck, which he also injured on a slide three years ago, and was removed from the game once the thumb pain got to the point that Baez was unable to grip his bat handle. Jammed left thumb for Javy Baez on that stolen base. Maddon said it locked up to the point where Javy was struggling to hold a bat, so they took him out of the game. After leaving the contest at Wrigley Field, Baez underwent X-rays on his left thumb, and, fortunately, they came back negative. Baez spoke with reporters following the game and said that his thumb continuously swelled prior to him being taken out of the lineup. As for Baez's neck, it is merely sore, but, nevertheless, the pain caused by the two ailments might result in Baez being given the day off on Monday. Baez said X-Rays were negative on his thumb. Neck was hurting a little as well but concern is the thumb. Day to day. Javy said x-rays negative on his left thumb. Same thumb he injured on a slide back in 2016 Javier Baez had two injuries on one play . Hurt his neck and thumb - joint on left hand . Hopes to play Monday but Maddon is leaning toward a day off for him .
