Shortstop Javier Báez is out of the Chicago Cubs lineup for a 3rd straight game, but ‘all signs are pointing to’ his return Thursday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Báez took batting practice Wednesday and is continuing to progress with his tweaked left hamstring. He missed his third straight game but could return Thursday. Kris Bryant, meanwhile, was back in the lineup after a day off to rest a right biceps issue.