Javy Baez out of Cubs’ lineup with left hamstring soreness

ATLANTA – Shortstop Javy Baez was out of the Cubs’ lineup on Monday against the Braves with what the team is calling mild left hamstring tightness. Nico Hoerner started at shortstop and batted in the lead-off spot.

Baez’s hamstring discomfort started during the seventh inning of the Cubs’ 6-0 loss to the Brewers on Sunday, but he remained in the game after meeting with Ross and head athletic trainer PJ Mainville.

The Cubs’ shortstop has a .234/.272/.494 with six homers and a team-leading 17 RBI in 20 games this season.

“He’s a little sore today, checked in with him,” Ross said. “We want to be cautious with the little bit of the [hamstring] tightness. He feels like he could play, [but] I think…