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Joshua Baez makes historic MLB debut with three home runs

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:56 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Joshua Baez makes historic MLB debut with three home runs
Summary

Joshua Baez debuted for the St. Louis Cardinals on August 15, 2026, hitting three home runs in his first three at-bats against the Chicago Cubs, marking a historic first for Major League Baseball. This impressive performance has increased his fantasy league roster percentage significantly from 45% to 81%. Concurrently, other prospects like Nationals shortstop Seaver King are emerging, with King surging at Triple-A. NFL reports suggest he could join the majors soon, especially with CJ Abrams moving to second base.

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  • •Baez hit three home runs in his first MLB game.
  • •His roster rate surged from 45% to 81% after the debut.
  • •Seaver King is performing well at Triple-A with a.469 batting average.
  • •CJ Abrams is shifting to second base to make room for King.
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  • 11:56 AMCBS Sports — Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Historic debut puts Joshua Baez out of reach, so which prospect is next?
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