Bleacher Report · May 8, 2018
Javier Baez Exits Marlins vs. Cubs as Groin Injury Diagnosed as Tightness
Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez left Monday's game against the Miami Marlins after suffering tightness in his right groin, the Chicago Tribune's Mark Gonzales reported.
Baez was 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in the third inning before exiting. Tommy La Stella replaced him at second base.
Baez dealt with hamstring tightness during spring training. Entering camp, he had proved to be fairly durable, averaging 144 games in his first two full seasons in the majors. Add in 27 postseason games during that span, and he has proved to be dependable.
After being a key part of the Cubs' championship run in 2016, Baez hit .273 with 23 home runs, 24 doubles, two triples and 75 RBI last season.