WATCH: Javy Baez gets standing ovation after tribute video

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'El Mago' is still a fan favorite.

Former Chicago Cubs shortstop Javy Baez is back at Wrigley Field for the first time since he was traded.

The Cubs displayed a nice tribute video on the video board during pregame, and after getting a standing ovation, he thanked the crowd with a curtain call.

Check out the videos below:

Javy Báez thanks the Wrigley Field crowd after a pregame tribute video. pic.twitter.com/RluUcAeWar

— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) August 21, 2024

Cubs honored Javier Báez with a video tribute before tonight’s game: pic.twitter.com/Rff8sliaCo

— Meghan Montemurro (@M_Montemurro) August 21, 2024

Chicago will always love El Mago. pic.twitter.com/V13Zxhvw5q

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 21, 2024

Unforgettable. pic.twitter.com/rETBkmBSIF

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 21, 2024

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