MIAMI – Javier Baez Watch is heating up.
The Cubs appear to be moving closer and closer to roster changes that could have far-reaching implications, shifting Baez to third base at Triple-A Iowa and planning for a possible promotion.
Of course, the Cubs already have a third baseman who just became the National League’s Rookie of the Month for May.
“I’m just here to help the team win,” Kris Bryant said Wednesday at Marlins Park. “And if that’s playing in the outfield, then that’s where I’ll be. If Javy’s swinging a great bat, then we could definitely use him.