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Javier Baez Says Cubs Contract Extension Talks on Hold Due to COVID-19 Hiatus

Chicago Cubs star Javier Baez is delaying contract negotiations with the team during MLB's ongoing pause during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Obviously, we want to reach an agreement, but right now everything is on hiatus," Baez said to ESPN's Marly Rivera. "Just like it happened with baseball, we decided to leave it there. We haven't talked about it anymore."

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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