Javier Baez Forced to Exit Sunday's Game With Heel Contusion
By Seth Carlson
The Cubs left Washington, DC with a series win over the Nationals, but failed to come away completely unscathed.
Superstar infielder Javier Baez suffered a heel injury and exited the game Sunday night between the two teams in the sixth inning.
#Cubs announce that Javier Báez left the game with a heel bruise/contusion – fue diagnosticado con contusión en el tobillo
— Marly Rivera (@MarlyRiveraESPN) May 20, 2019
Baez had gone 0-3 with an RBI in the game before his removal. For the season, He is hitting .319 and is arguably the most important player on this Cubs roster. Manager Joe Maddon took him out likely as a precaution given that they play Monday night on a quick turnaround.
Javier Baez leaves the game with an injured heel in the Cubs' 6-5 win against the Nationals on "Sunday Night Baseball."
— Chicago Sports (@ChicagoSports) May 20, 2019
The Cubs won 2 of 3 in the series. https://t.co/otPgFkhmy2 pic.twitter.com/YZKbO5XZYH
Hopefully the injury is not serious, as his bat and glove are both irreplaceable.