Cubs' Javier Baez: Starting at third base Tuesday
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Baez is in the lineup playing third base and batting sixth for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.
With Jason Heyward (wrist) still out of the lineup, manager Joe Maddon decided to shift Kris Bryant to the outfield and give Baez the start against left-hander Jon Niese. Although his well-known strikeout problems still stand (27.3% strikeout rate), Baez has still been impressive early on, hitting .355/.394/.516 with one home run and two RBI while making multiple stellar defensive plays and logging innings at five different positions this season.
