Reports: Mets acquiring SS Javier Baez from Cubs
The New York Mets are finalizing a deal to acquire shortstop Javier Baez from the Chicago Cubs, multiple outlets reported Friday.
The deal is pending the result of medical exams, per the reports.
MLB Network said the Cubs will receive 19-year-old outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong in exchange for Baez, a two-time All-Star and reigning Gold Glove winner, plus right-handed starter Trevor Williams.
Baez, 28, is batting