Javy Baez on cover of ESPN's 2017 Body issue

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Cubs second baseman Javier Baez is one of the standouts for his team with his wizardry on defense and his big-time power at the plate.

However, Baez was featured for his body on the cover of the upcoming issue of ESPN's The Magazine's Body issue.

The provocative issue will hit newsstands starting July 7.

Check out a sneak peek below.

Curse-breaker. World Series champion. Cover star.@Cubs second baseman @javy23baez kicks off ESPN the Magazine's 2017 Body Issue. pic.twitter.com/m9y8vRRjZp

— ESPN (@espn) June 20, 2017

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