Frequently Asked Questions
What contract did Anthony Rizzo sign with the New York Yankees?
Rizzo re-signed with the Yankees on a two-year, $32 million contract after being traded to New York by the Cubs on July 29, 2021. The Cubs received prospects Kevin Alcantara and Alexander Vizcaino in return.
How is Javier Baez performing for the Detroit Tigers in 2022?
Baez has struggled badly, hitting just .210 with two home runs and 11 RBI while posting a .576 OPS. He also has the third-worst chase rate in baseball at 47% and his hard-hit percentage has dropped from 45% with the Cubs to just 35.4% with Detroit.
How much money did Javier Baez sign for with the Detroit Tigers?
Baez signed a massive six-year, $140 million contract with the Tigers, paying him over $20 million per year through the 2027 season when he will be 34 years old.
Why has Kris Bryant played so little for the Colorado Rockies in 2022?
Bryant has been slowed by injury, including a back injury that landed him on the 10-day Injured List, limiting him to just 65 plate appearances as a Rockie. He has zero home runs and only four extra-base hits, all doubles, in his time with Colorado.
When did the Cubs trade away Rizzo, Baez, and Bryant?
The Cubs dealt Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, Kris Bryant, and others at the July 2021 trade deadline, which signaled the official end of the Cubs' championship window that had thrilled fans from 2015 through the first half of 2021.