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NY Mets: What can we expect from Javier Baez's return from injury
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What do you currently think of Javy Baez on the Mets? - Quora
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Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor wants to save baseball - Sports Illustrated
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2023 Positional Power Rankings: Shortstop
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Hitting Wins Championships: Why the Chicago Cubs' Inverted Rebuilding Strategy Is Starting to Look Brilliant
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Mets’ Baez injures hip, creating a severe depth problem at shortstop
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Javy Baez says thumbs down celebration is a reaction to fans booing, Mets Post Game
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The Rundown: Báez Ranks Among Best Cubs Shortstops of All Time, Souza Wants Full-Time Gig, Jeffress Divulges Culinary Interests - Cubs Insider
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Marlins beat Mets 6-3
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Mets 'optimistic' Javier Baez injury not as serious as feared
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13 WREX sur X : #BREAKING: The Chicago Cubs continue to remain busy today. According to ESPN, the team has agreed to trade shortstop Javier Baez to the New York Mets. /
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Javier Báez is now the worst qualified hitter in MLB with a 57 wRC+ His 23.2 K% is the lowest of his career, but his 3.8 Barrel% is also the lowest
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Javier Baez injury: Mets SS dealing with lower-back discomfort
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NY Mets' Javier Báez exits game against Phillies with left hip tightness.
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