5 years agoOut since last Sunday after injuring his hand sliding into second base, Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez got bad news on Saturday after an MRI revealed a hairline fracture in his left thumb. A clearer timeline won't be known until after Baez sees a hand specialist on Monday but hopes of him returning for the regular season are optimistic, at best. This is a devastating blow for the Cubs as they're losing one of their biggest bats as they continue to fight for a playoff berth down the stretch. It's also a crushing blow for his fantasy owners, as they are likely losing one of the best players during the most important time of the year. Baez isn't droppable yet but that time may come sooner than later.--Nicklaus Gaut - RotoBaller
Source: ESPN.com