Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez fans cheer from the bleachers as his name is announced before the start of Sunday's game.
Patrick Smith / Getty ImagesJavier Baez and Kyle Schwarber hug during the Home Run Derby at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez gets ready in the dugout before the first inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez gets a hug from Joe Maddon after the Game 4 win over the Giants in the NLDS on Oct. 11, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez celebrates with teammates after scoring during the fourth inning against the Braves on June 24, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez grimaces after getting hit by a pitch by Kyle Wright in the first inning against the Braves on April 16, 2021, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez plays in the snow on Monday, April 9, 2018 before opening day was postponed.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez has a laugh while answering questions at the annual Cubs Convention.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez celebrates his solo home run in the second inning against the Brewers on April 23, 2021, at Wrigley Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez hits a bunt single in the fourth inning of Game 5 of the World Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 30, 2016.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez looks at the bat in the third inning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field on April 3, 2021.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneCardinals 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 TribuneCubs 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.
Jon Durr / Getty ImagesJavier 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.
Patrick Smith / Getty ImagesKyle Schwarber, Willson Contreras and Javier Baez pose before the Home Run Derby at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneSecond baseman Javier Baez scores in the sixth inning Sept. 18, 2016 at Wrigley Field.
Chris Sweda/Chicago TribuneCubs 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 TribuneJavier Baez pours water on his face to cool off after the 4th inning against the Mets at Wrigley Field on Aug. 28, 2018.
Terrence Antonio James / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez grounds into a run-scoring fielder's choice in the sixth inning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.
Nancy Stone / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez hits a solo homer in the 13th inning to win the game for the Cubs against the Nationals at Wrigley Field on May 8, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez on Sept. 6, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez signals the first out in the first inning against the Giants on Aug. 21 2019, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez celebrates his solo home run in Game 1 over the Giants at Wrigley on Oct. 7, 2016.
Matt Marton / APCubs second baseman Javier Baez with Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred as the team celebrates during the 2016 World Series championship ring ceremony on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez throws a ball hit by the Pirates' Josh Harrison during the 7th innin on June 18, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez singles in the fifth inning in Game 2 of the NLCS against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Oct. 16, 2016.
Chris Sweda/Chicago TribuneCubs 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.
Armando Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez celebrates his 8th-inning home run off of Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto in Game 1 of a National League Division Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 7, 2016.
Antonio Perez / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez arrives at Wrigley Field as the Cubs board buses for a police escorted ride to the airport and onto Pittsburgh for a wild-card game against the Pirates.
Brian Cassella/Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez celebrates the team's win over the Pirates on April 8, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez celebrates his 2nd inning 3-run homer with teammates in the dugout during Game 4 of their NLDS playoff against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez leaves his hat and glove on the bench between innings on April 19, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez catches a ball hit by Reds shortstop Zack Cozart on Aug. 15, 2017.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez gets around on the SmartBoard scooter that he borrowed from teammate Starlin Castro before a game against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella/Chicago TribuneJavier Baez celebrates tagging out the Giants' Denard Span on a steal attempt in the third inning of Game 4 at AT&T Park on Oct. 11, 2016.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneKris Bryant, Javier Baez, and Addison Russell sign autographs for fans at the Cubs Convention.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs third baseman Javier Baez smiles in the first inning on July 1, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez falls to the ground during an at-bat in the ninth inning of Game 2 of a wild-card series against the Marlins on Oct. 2, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneHector Rondon laughs while Javier Baez uses a pair of binoculars made by Jorge Soler, using only paper cups and tape, during the fifth inning of their game against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium on May 25, 2016.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez takes a curtain call after hitting a two-run homer off of Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Anthony Ranaudo in the 7th inning of a game at Wrigley Field July 27, 2016.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez celebrates with Jason Heyward after he drove in the winning run in the 11th inning against the Pirates on Aug. 2, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez with his mother Nelly Agosto and brother Gadiel.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez slides safely back to first base with as Mets first baseman Pete Alonso waits for a throw in the seventh inning April 22, 2021, at Wrigley Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez high fives fans on top of the dugout after his team's win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 4 of the NLDS.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez fields a ball hit by Pirates Erik Gonzalez in the sixth inning May 7, 2021, at Wrigley Field.
Nancy Stone / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez makes a running play in a spring game against the Rangers at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. on Saturday Feb. 24, 2018.
E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) before the game Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Miller Park in Milwaukee.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs batter Javier Baez turns away from an inside pitch in the eighth inning against the Indians on Sept. 16, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneJavier Baez walks through the dugout after hitting a home run in the fifth inning against the Orioles.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez during his team's workout at Dodger Stadium before the NLCS on Oct. 17, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez runs onto the field before the first inning against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 15, 2017.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez acknowledges fans before a game against the Diamondbacks on April 20, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
Chris Sweda/Chicago TribuneCubs player Javier Baez gestures toward the dugout after his single in the second inning against the Rockies on June 4, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez walks through the dugout on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez gestures to teammates after hitting a two-run single in the 7th inning against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 25, 2018.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez prepares to go out onto the field in the ninth inning against the Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 27, 2018.
Nancy Stone / Chicago TribuneTrainer 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.
Chris Sweda/Chicago TribuneCubs 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.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneCubs second baseman Javier Baez slides into third base for a triple against the White Sox in the first inning on May 12, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez heads to the dugout after striking out in the eighth inning against the Brewers on Aug. 14, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs second baseman Javier Baez between innings on July 24, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella/Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez celebrates his three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Mets on June 23, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez high-fives fans on the first day of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.
Stacy Revere / Getty ImagesJavier Baez celebrates with teammates following a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on September 16, 2016.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs 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.
Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesJavier Baez holds the World Series trophy during the Cubs' victory celebration in Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez makes an autograph appearance at Macy's on State Street on Nov. 7, 2016.
Anthony Souffle / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez celebrates the third out during the eighth inning against the Rangers on July 16, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneA fan poses with Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez before a game.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez makes a throw Sept. 30, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
Nancy Stone / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez is mobbed by his teammates after his walk-off home run against the Nationals in the 13th inning on May 8, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJavier 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.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs right fielder Jason Heyward douses shortstop Javier Baez after the Cubs defeated the Athletics 6-5 on Aug., 5, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez celebrates at second base after advancing following a bunt single in the third inning against the Pirates on July 31, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune / Chicago TribuneCubs 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.
Nancy Stone / Chicago TribuneCubs infielder Javier Baez photographs the snow the morning of the home opener on April 9, 2018.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs second baseman Javier Baez points up after his solo home run against the Yankees during the third inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sunday, May 7, 2017.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez is congratulated after scoring on in the fourth inning against the Indians on Sept. 16, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez wears a protective glove as he pats Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter while pinch running in the ninth inning Sept. 19, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez takes batting practice Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 at Wrigley Field.
Chris Sweda/Chicago TribuneCubs shorstop Javier Baez hits a two-run homer in the sixth inning against the Rockies on June 4, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez talks with former teammates during a reception before the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention on Jan. 17, 2020, at the Sheraton Grand.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez throws out the Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez during Game 5 of the NLCS on Oct. 20, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJavier 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.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez celebrates his solo home run in Game 1 over the Giants at Wrigley on Oct. 7, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs 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.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez during spring training at the Under Armour Performance Center on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneCubs 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 TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez swings through left-handed for a double against the White Sox in the ninth inning Sept. 25, 2020, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Patrick Smith / Getty ImagesJavier Baez during the Home Run Derby at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018,
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez with a solo home run in the fifth inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneJavier 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.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs 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 on July 1, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez, Matt Szczur and Kyle Hendricks go to the bus for the Cubs' wacky suits theme trip on May 1, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez during a game against the Reds at Wrigley Field on July 8, 2018.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneAddison 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.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez taking a lead off third base in the third inning against the Brewers on Aug. 15, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs 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 on May 27, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
Nancy Stone / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez attends a street naming in his honor on April 11, 2017, in Humboldt Park.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez walks to the dugout after striking out during the first inning of a spring training game against the Padres on March 1, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez pulls Cubs consultant Manny Ramirez during batting practice before Game 1 of their National League Division Series playoff against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez celebrates scoring on Aug. 3, 2017 at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez attempts a double play but drops the ball in the third inning of Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez grounds out to end the fourth inning May 20, 2021, at Wrigley Field.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez hits a double to left against the Padres at Wrigley Field on Aug. 5, 2018.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs 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.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez catches a ball hit by Nationals center fielder Brian Goodwin at Wrigley Field on Aug. 4, 2017.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez after hitting a three-run home run in the second inning during Game 4 of NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Brian Cassella/Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez gestures during batting practice at spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz.,
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez celebrates his RBI double in the eighth inning Oct. 2, 2018 in the National League wild-card game at Wrigley Field.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez high-fives young fans after being introduced with the 2019 Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand on Jan. 18, 2019.
Jamie Squire / Getty ImagesNLCS co-MVPs Jon Lester and Javier Baez pose after defeating the Dodgers in Game 6 at Wrigley Field on Oct. 22, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs second baseman Javier Baez rounds the bases after his three-run home run against the Marlins during the third inning on May 7, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneCubs 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 on June 5, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs second baseman Javier Baez.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs second baseman Javier Baez after striking out to end the eighth inning Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
Jose M. Osorio, Chicago TribuneJavier Baez lets out a laugh as Arismendy Alcantara looks on during warm ups before facing the Reds in a Cactus League game at Sloan Park.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneCubs second baseman Javier Baez takes off his batting helmet while heading to the dugout at the end of the second inning against the Indians on May 22, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez wears a Players' Weekend jersey with his nickname, "El Mago," against the Nationals on Aug. 24, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneFans cheer after Cubs second baseman Javier Baez scored on the double by Cubs center fielder Albert Almora Jr. against the Padres during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on Monday, June 19, 2017.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez (9) heads to the team bus after a 3-2 loss to the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field on June 5, 2016.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez argues with the Brewers bench after a pitch was thrown near his head during an at-bat in the second inning April 6, 2021, at Wrigley Field.
Erin Hooley / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Blue Jays on Aug. 18, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella/Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez leaps to avoid White Sox second baseman Yolmer Sanchez in the sixth inning July 7, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJavier 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 TribuneJavier Baez runs practices on the first day of full-squad workouts during Cubs spring training Feb. 22, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz.
Jose M. Osorio/Chicago TribuneCubs shorstop Javier Baez hits a home run in first the inning against the Cardinals on June 7, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneCubs 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.
Chris Sweda/Chicago TribuneCubs 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.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez scores in the second inning of Game 2 against the Giants at Wrigley Field on Oct. 8, 2016.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez in the sixth inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field on April 29, 2016.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez goofs around in the Cubs dugout with Victor Caratini before a game at Wrigley Field on Aug. 29, 2018.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez strikes out on a foul bunt in the ninth inning off Indians relief pitcher Bryan Shaw during Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.
Abel Uribe / Chicago TribuneSecretary of State Jesse White presents Javier Baez with Sportsman of the Year Award license plate at his office in the Thompson Center on Oct. 14, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez points to the crowd after hitting a solo homer during the fourth inning against the Brewers on April 5, 2021, at Wrigley Field.
Alan Diaz / APCubs third baseman Javier Baez catches a foul fly ball by the Marlins' J.T. Realmuto in the fourth inning on June 24, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez catches a pop-up in the fifth inning against the Brewers on Aug. 13, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez celebrates the Cubs' NLDS win over the Giants at AT&T Park on Oct. 11, 2016.
Terrence Antonio James / Chicago TribuneJavier 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.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneA microphone covers the mouth of Javier Baez as he peeks out of the dugout during a game against the Phillies at Wrigley Field on May 28, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs second baseman Javier Baez yells after tagging out Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez during the first inning on May 23, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez before Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field.
Nancy Stone / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez hits a solo homer in the 13th to win the games for the Cubs and he is mobbed by his teammates on May 8, 2016.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneCubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo douses shortstop Javier Baez after a 6-5 win over the Cardinals on May 4, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez takes the field at Wrigley before Game 4 of the World Series on Oct. 29, 2016.
Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez leaves the field after the Rockies beat the Cubs in the National League wild-card game Oct. 2, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez scores the game-winning run behind Mets catcher Kevin Plawecki in the 11th inning on Aug. 29, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneIndians shortstop Francisco Lindor steals second base as Cubs shortstop Javier Baez waits for the throw in the fifth inning Sept. 15, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
Antonio Perez / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez and other players arrive at Wrigley Field a day after elimination from the NLCS.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez smiles after reaching base in the ninth inning against the Diamondbacks on April 21, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez heads a baseball to keep it in the air during a workout before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley.
Abel Uribe / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez greets fans after arriving a little late to a players panel at the Cubs Convention on Jan 19, 2019.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez stretches during Cubs spring training Feb. 25, 2021 in Mesa, Ariz.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez looks out of the dugout in the ninth inning against the Marlins on May 8, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
Chris Sweda/Chicago TribuneCubs 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.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez plays catch before a spring training game between against the Athletics on Feb. 22, 2020, in Mesa, Ariz.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez hits a solo homer during the sixth inning against the Nationals on May 17, 2021, at Wrigley Field.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez rounds second base in the fourth inning against the Twins on Sept. 19, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez runs back to the dugout after the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Padres at the Peoria Sports Complex on March 1, 2021.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs player Javier Baez celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of a game against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez scores past Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki during the third inning at Wrigley Field on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez is unable to field a ball after it bounced away from teammate Kris Bryant in the second inning against the Cardinals on Sept. 5, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez scores on a hit by Anthony Rizzo against the Cardinals in the second inning on April 19, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez departs for the team's Anchorman-themed road trip on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJavier Baez makes a defensive play and then throws out the Giants' Conor Gillaspie during the sixth inning of Game 3 at AT&T Park on Oct. 10, 2016.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneJavier 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 TribuneCubs shortstop Javier Baez acknowledges fans after a 6-5 win over the Cardinals on May 4, 2019, at Wrigley Field.
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Less than five months after helping the Chicago Cubs to the World Series title, second baseman Javier Baez has a chance to lead Puerto Rico to the World Baseball Classic championship.
Baez went 2-for-4 with a dynamic stolen base Monday night as Puerto Rico rallied for a 4-3 win over The Netherlands in 11 innings at Dodger Stadium.
Baez and Puerto Rico will play the winner of Tuesday night’s semifinal between the United States and Japan for the WBC title on Wednesday night.
Trailing 3-2 in the fourth, Baez attempted a steal of third base in which he extended his arms before employing a swim move with his left arm in an attempt to avoid a tag by third baseman Xander Bogaerts.
Baez originally was called out but immediately signaled to his dugout to review the call, which was overturned on replay.
In six WBC games so far, Baez has 8 hits in 24 at-bats (.333) with 1 home run, 5 runs batted in and 4 stolen bases.
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