Javier Báez returned to Wrigley Field for the first time since being traded in 2021, receiving a warm welcome from Cubs fans who chanted 'Javy!' and gave him a standing ovation. The Cubs paid tribute with a highlight montage, celebrating his contributions to their 2016 World Series win. Báez, who signed a six-year, $140 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, has struggled this season, hitting a career-low .185. His return was marked by an 0-for-4 performance with four strikeouts in a 3-1 loss to the Cubs. Despite his recent struggles, Báez expressed gratitude for his time with the Cubs, emphasizing that being part of the 2016 championship team is something that will always be special to him.