Cubs SS Javier Baez Scratched from Lineup Tuesday

After originally being penciled to bat third in the lineup, Cubs shortstop Javier Baez is a late scratch on Tuesday for Chicago’s interleague series against Cleveland.

Javy Báez was scratched from tonight's lineup due to lower back tightness.

New #Cubs lineup: pic.twitter.com/PJ2aybIdeL

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 11, 2021

Baez is dealing with tightness in his back which forced him out of Saturday’s game against the Pirates. He was then kept out of the lineup on Sunday, and while it seemed the rest was sufficient for him to play in the upcoming series, it appears he’s not ready as yet to get back on the field. It’s not clear at this time as to whether he’ll be placed on the injury list.

Infielder Eric Sogard will be called in to replace Baez at shortstop, and he’ll bat ninth with the game taking place in an American League ballpark.

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