The Chicago Cubs got a serious scare on Sunday when Javy Baez was kneed in the head on a slide, but the Cubs infielder appears to have escaped major injury.
Baez slid into second base headfirst on a pickoff attempt against the Atlanta Braves, and his head collided with Atlanta second baseman Ozzie Albies on the play. Baez tried to stay in the game, but could not do so.
CSN Chicago’s Tony Andracki reported after the game that Baez did not appear to be concussed, and a quick return sounded likely.
Javy was experiencing blurred vision after taking knee to eye area. Reports are positive at this time. Not in concussion protocol
— Tony Andracki (@TonyAndracki23) September 3, 2017
Cubs hoping Javy won't miss any time after today. Being further evaluated right now. Blurred vision subsided quickly after he was removed.
— Tony Andracki (@TonyAndracki23) September 3, 2017
Javy will stay behind in Chicago for further testing but Cubs expect him to fly to PIT Monday morning and hope he'll be ready to play.
— Tony Andracki (@TonyAndracki23) September 3, 2017
Baez is known for his flashy slide moves, but this wasn’t his cleanest. It’s good that he appears to be alright.
