Joshua Baez set for MLB debut with Cardinals against Cubs at Wrigley
STLtoday.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Joshua Baez, a highly anticipated prospect for the St. Louis Cardinals, is making his MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 16, 2026. Baez has shown impressive power this season, hitting 34 home runs for Class AAA Memphis. Cardinals officials noted his desire to have a.300 batting average as he joins the team in the closing months of summer. His performance at the Triple-A level has raised expectations for his impact in the major leagues.
- •Joshua Baez leads Triple-A with 34 home runs.
- •He aims to maintain a.300 batting average this summer.
- •The debut is set for August 16, 2026, at Wrigley Field.
- •Baez's power potential has generated significant interest.
- 11:00 AMSTLtoday.com — Cardinals mightily anticipated power prospect Joshua Baez primed for MLB debut at Wrigley - STLtoday.com
"Baez hit 34 home runs for Class AAA Memphis to lead Triple-A. He'll be in the lineup against the Cubs on Saturday, weather permitting at Wrigley Field.
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