Javier Baez is doing his part to help his homeland.
The Tigers’ star shortstop is offering free meals to anyone in Puerto Rico impacted by Hurricane Fiona. The storm made landfall on Sunday and has wreaked havoc on the island with what governor Pedro Pierlusi described as “unprecedented” winds. in Toa Baja and we will serve it to you for FREE!!,” Báez posted in Spanish in an Instagram story on Monday.
Baez, now 29, was born in the city of Bayamon. He played his first seven-and-a-half seasons with the Cubs — winning the 2016 World Series with the team — before joining the Mets last year at the trade deadline. He then signed a six-year, $140 million contract with Detroit this past offseason and has slashed .241/.283/.394 with 14 home runs and 58 RBIs.
“Strength Puerto Rico,” Baez wrote in another post. “I carry you in my mind and heart. We are here for you.”Javier Baez is in his first season with the Tigers.Baez notably plays for the Puerto Rican national team, helping the country to the silver medal in the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Mets star Francisco Lindor is close with Baez from their time together on the national team, and was instrumental in bringing Baez to the Mets last season.
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