Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez has received a warm welcome in his return to Wrigley Field. Detroit’s series opener at Chicago was Báez’s first game at Wrigley since he was traded by the Cubs to the New York Mets in July 2021.
Detroit Tigers ’ Javier Báez raises his helmet to the fans on his first game back at Wrigley Field during the second inning to a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. CHICAGO — Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez received a warm welcome in his return to Wrigley Field on Tuesday night.
The Cubs paid tribute to Báez with a pregame highlight video. Before his first at-bat in the second inning, the crowd erupted with applause and chants of “Ja-vy!” in addition to a standing ovation. Báez took a moment to raise his batting helmet in response before stepping up to the plate.
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