Eric Haase
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Jun 26 2024The Brewers selected Haase's contract from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase will serve as the Brewers' backup at catcher to William Contreras while Gary Sanchez (calf) is on the 10-day injured list and could see occasional starts at designated hitter versus left-handed pitching. The 31-year-old has an .870 OPS with nine home runs in 165 plate appearances at Nashville this season.
Mar 28 2024The Brewers designated Haase for assignment Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase turned a lot of heads during camp this spring, slashing .395/.465/.868 with five homers and 14 RBI across 43 plate appearances. However, the Brewers didn't want to carry a third catcher behind William Contreras and Gary Sanchez, so the team will instead attempt to pass Haase through waivers. The 31-year-old backstop only managed a .201 average and .528 OPS with the Tigers and Guardians last season, but other organizations may be willing to take a chance on him after his monster spring.
Mar 27 2024Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Wednesday in an interview with 97.3 The Game Milwaukee that the team is leaning toward carrying two catchers, which would leave Haase without a roster spot. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase has had a terrific spring, but he's a difficult fit on Milwaukee's roster with William Contreras and Gary Sanchez around. The Brewers could draw interest in Haase via trade, but otherwise Milwaukee could try to pass him through waivers and stash him at Triple-A Nashville.
Mar 26 2024Haase went 15-for-38 (.395) with five home runs, three doubles, 14 RBI, 11 runs and a 5:6 BB:K over 18 games this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase joined the Brewers over the offseason after splitting the 2023 campaign with the Tigers and Guardians, and he made just about as good of an impression as he could during the exhibition season. Fellow backstops William Contreras and Gary Sanchez are locked in, the Brewers would need to open the season with three catchers to get Haase onto the 26-man roster. However, given the way he hit this spring, they may opt to do just that.
Dec 20 2023Haase agreed to a one-year contract with the Brewers on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase was outrighted off Cleveland's 40-man roster in early December and elected free agency after the season, and he's now found a home for 2024. The 31-year-old also has two years of club control beyond the upcoming campaign. He struggled to a .201/.247/.281 slash line last year but had a .746 OPS across the prior two seasons. Haase should serve as Milwaukee's No. 2 catcher behind starter William Contreras.
Oct 4 2023Haase elected to become a free agent Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase tallied 36 home runs in 208 games for the Tigers between the 2021-2022 seasons, but the 30-year-old catcher and corner outfielder stumbled to a .201/.247/.281 batting line across 293 major-league plate appearances in 2023.
Sep 4 2023Haase cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase lost his spot on the Guardians' 40-man roster, but it appears he will stick around in the organization. The 30-year-old has managed just a .528 OPS with four home runs in 89 games between the Tigers and Guardians in 2023.
Aug 31 2023Haase was designated for assignment by the Guardians on Thursday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians needed to clear a couple spots on their 40-man roster for their recent waiver claims, and Haase is one of the victims. Haase lasted barely over a week with Cleveland after being claimed off waivers from the Tigers.
Aug 28 2023Haase went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 10-7 extra-innings win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase has made two starts since the Guardians claimed him off waivers from the Tigers last Monday. Both of those games have seen him start behind the dish, but his path to playing time there is crowded with both Bo Naylor and Cam Gallagher also on the roster. Haase has a paltry .203/.249/.284 slash line with four home runs, four steals, 26 RBI, 22 runs scored, eight doubles and a triple over 290 plate appearances this season. He's gone 2-for-7 with a walk and two strikeouts with Cleveland, but it seems unlikely the 30-year-old will get into the lineup much more than once or twice a week.
Aug 21 2023The Guardians claimed Haase off waivers from the Tigers on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Detroit moved him off its 40-man roster last week, Haase will stick within the American League Central and begin his second stint in the Guardians organization after he was drafted by Cleveland in 2011 before being traded to the Tigers in 2020. Haase has no minor-league options remaining, so he'll join the 26-man active roster and will step in as the new No. 2 catcher behind Bo Naylor while Cam Gallagher (concussion) and David Fry (hamstring) are on the injured list. Prior to being cut by the Tigers, Haase slashed an abysmal .201/.246/.284 over 282 plate appearances on the season.
Aug 19 2023Haase was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Saturday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Haase being dropped from the 40-man roster, Detroit signed Carson Kelly to a major-league contract Saturday. Haase has struggled to a .201 average with 13 extra-base hits, 26 RBI, 22 runs and three stolen bases over 264 at-bats in 86 games with the Tigers this year. The catcher will now either get claimed by another team, report to Triple-A Toledo or be released outright.
Aug 18 2023Haase is not in the lineup for the first game of Friday's doubleheader versus the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jake Rogers will do the catching for Tarik Skubal in the afternoon contest. That makes is virtually guaranteed that Haase will be behind the plate for the nightcap with Matt Manning on the mound.
Aug 16 2023Haase is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase had started in three of the last four games -- two at catcher and one in left field -- but he'll head to the bench Wednesday as Jake Rogers and Akil Baddoo step in at those respective positions. The Tigers still appear to view Haase primarily as a catcher, and Rogers should remain the team's preferred option behind the plate given Haase's season-long struggles. Among the 275 players in the majors with at least 250 plate appearances this season, Haase ranks 274th with a 44 wRC+.
Jun 29 2023Haase is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt versus the Rangers, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase started 12 of the Tigers' first 13 games against left-handers this season but has since been in the lineup just twice the last five times they've faced southpaws. After putting up a .778 OPS versus lefties in 2022, he's managed just a .522 OPS so far against them in 2023. Jake Rogers will catch Thursday and Matt Vierling will play left field.
Jun 25 2023Haase is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored Saturday, but he'll alternate at catcher with Jake Rogers, who slides into the lineup for the series finale. Haase can play in the outfield when he's not behind the plate, though he's started only once in the outfield this month.
Jun 21 2023Haase went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase came in batting just .154 in June with only one multi-hit game this month, so the production was somewhat unexpected. The 30-year-old remains in a timeshare behind the plate with Jake Rogers, which limits the fantasy ceiling of both players. Haase did pop 14 home runs last season and 22 long balls in 2021, however, so the Tigers will likely continue to give him plenty of at-bats as he tries to get going.
Jun 18 2023Haase is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Jake Rogers got the start behind the plate Saturday, Haase will take over Sunday. Haase did appear as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning in the last contest. He's batting just .221 this season and only .188 in the month, making him a fairly uninspiring fantasy asset at the moment.
Jun 15 2023Haase is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has been siding with Jake Rogers at catcher lately, as Haase has started just two of the last seven games (and one of those was a doubleheader game). Haase homered Wednesday but is just 4-for-36 over his last 40 plate appearances.
Jun 14 2023Haase went 3-for-6 with a solo home run and two RBI across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase started the first game and went 3-for-5 with his third home run of the season. He hit the bench for the second game, though he did strike out as a pinch hitter. Haase continues to split time behind the plate with Jake Rogers and has limited fantasy value so long as he remains in a timeshare, though he can also play in the outfield on days when he doesn't catch.
Jun 12 2023Haase is not in the starting lineup Monday versus Atlanta, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase will take a seat after he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Sunday's loss to the Diamondbacks. Jake Rogers will take over behind the plate and bat ninth in the series opener with Atlanta.
Jun 11 2023Haase is starting at catcher and batting sixth in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase sat out the first two games of the series in favor of Jake Rogers but will return to the lineup Sunday. Neither player has been a consistent offensive performer, as Haase has just a .566 OPS, while Rogers is a bit better at .692 though he's batting only .167. Haase may be unable to separate himself from Rogers any time soon behind the plate, though he can also pick up some starts in the outfield, which gives a slight boost to his overall outlook.
Jun 10 2023Haase will sit for the second straight game Saturday against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase seemed to be moving ahead of Jake Rogers on the Tigers' catching depth chart, starting seven of 10 games during a stretch which ran from May 24 through June 3. In the six games since then, however, it's been Rogers who's started four times. Rogers has now made 33 starts behind the plate to Haase's 29 this season, but Haase still has more playing time overall thanks to his 10 starts in left field and two at designated hitter.
Jun 9 2023Haase isn't starting Friday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase's slump at the plate has begun to cost him significant playing time, as the Tigers have now alternated between Haase and Jake Rogers behind the dish since June 3. Rogers will start Friday and bat eighth.
Jun 6 2023Haase is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Monday's series opener at Philadelphia and holds a brutal .219/.283/.298 batting line on the year. Jake Rogers will catch and bat eighth for the Tigers on Tuesday night.
Jun 4 2023Haase is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase will head to the bench for the day game, with Jake Rogers getting the nod behind the plate. Haase has regained primary catching duties, but both players have struggled. Haase has a .596 OPS, while Rogers is a little better with a .640 OPS, though he's batting just .156. The two only hold appeal in deeper fantasy formats.
May 31 2023Haase is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase will get a breather in the day game after a night game, paving the way for Jake Rogers to pick up a turn behind the plate. While catching or starting in left field in each of the Tigers' last four contests, Haase went 1-for-14 with two walks, a stolen base and two RBI.
May 28 2023Haase will start at catcher and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Haase owns an unremarkable .640 OPS on the season, he's still offering more offensive production of late than Jake Rogers, who is slashing .093/.152/.279 thus far in May. Rogers appeared to overtake Haase as the Tigers' preferred catcher earlier this spring on the basis of his superior defense and his hot start to the season at the plate, but Rogers has started to lose playing time while his bat has cooled. Haase will start behind the plate for the fourth time in five games while Rogers takes a seat once again.
May 14 2023Haase is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jake Rogers will catch and bat ninth, sending Haase to the bench after he started Saturday. The two are mostly splitting time behind the plate, though Haase has the added versatility of being able to play in the outfield. He's batting .273 compared to just .183 for Rogers, though Rogers has a .712 OPS versus .701 for Haase.
May 10 2023Haase is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he didn't start in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Guardians, Haase saw his seven-game hitting streak come to an end when he struck out in a pinch-hitting appearance. He'll remain on the bench again for the series finale, but Haase should continue to play semi-regularly while moving between catcher, left field and designated hitter.
May 9 2023Haase is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase will take a seat after he went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Monday's victory. The 30-year-old has now secured at least one hit in seven straight contests, going 11-for-27 with two homers, seven RBI, seven runs scored and a stolen base over that stretch. Nick Maton will take over at designated hitter while Andy Ibanez enters the lineup at third base and bats eighth against Cleveland.
May 8 2023Haase went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Monday's win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three hits were singles, but fantasy managers will be happy with the effort, which pushed Haase's batting average up to .297 for the season. Jake Rogers has seen more time at catcher lately, though he's only batting .203, so Haase could see things swing back in his direction. He's also capable of playing in the outfield on days when Rogers starts behind the plate.
May 7 2023Haase is starting in left field and batting sixth in Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase started Saturday's game behind the plate. He'll give way to Jake Rogers there Sunday but his versatility will allow him to make another start. Rogers has seemingly inched ahead as the team's top catcher, though Haase will continue to see plenty of time there and in the outfield.
May 5 2023Haase went 1-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 5-4 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase has hit safely in four straight games, going 6-for-15 (.400) with two home runs and six RBI in that span. His steal was his second of the season, though the catcher/outfielder shouldn't be counted on for much speed. He's been solid so far with a .278/.337/.405 slash line, two homers, 11 RBI, six runs scored and four doubles over 86 plate appearances.
May 3 2023Haase went a combined 4-for-8 with a double, two home runs, three runs scored and six RBI across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase started the first game and mashed his first home run of the season, a three-run shot in the first inning. He then caught in the nightcap and hit another long ball. Haase is now batting .278, but before Wednesday, he wasn't really driving the ball with much authority and was losing playing time to Jake Rogers. He might be able to earn back some playing time behind the plate, though Haase can also play in the outfield, so the Tigers could continue to use both him and Rogers in a variety of alignments moving forward.
Apr 30 2023Haase is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in Saturday's 6-4 loss, dropping his season-long batting average to .254. While his batting average is palatable, Haase isn't providing much power, as he has no home runs and just three extra-base hits (all doubles) through 69 plate appearances. Since he's a bat-first player who isn't providing much of an impact with the stick, Haase looks to be falling out of favor and may have been supplanted by Jake Rogers as the team's No. 1 catcher. Rogers will pick up his fourth start behind the plate in six games Sunday.
Apr 27 2023Haase went 2-for-3 with two walks, two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase had a good night and snapped a small slump, as he entered the night batting .188 over his last seven games with no multi-hit efforts during the stretch. The Detroit catcher is now batting a solid .271, and while Jake Rogers will continue to see playing time, Haase is the primary option behind the plate. He also has the versatility to play the outfield, which further cements his regular spot in the lineup.
Apr 2 2023Haase is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase will be getting his first breather of the 2023 season after he started behind the dish in both of the Tigers' first two contests while going hitless across eight plate appearances. Jake Rogers will step in at catcher in the series finale, forming a battery with starting pitcher Joey Wentz.
Mar 11 2023Haase went 2-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase now has three home runs in just 20 spring at-bats, which has helped propel him to a strong .986 OPS. The catcher has a career .720 OPS, so any gains there this season would be a welcome sight. With Tucker Barnhart now playing for the Cubs, Haase is the unquestioned No. 1 backstop for the Tigers, and he could make a run at the 22 homers and 61 RBI he recorded back in 2021, both of which were career highs. He also had a career-high 351 at-bats that season.
Feb 22 2023With no other established MLB catchers on the roster, Haase is likely to see a significant amount of time behind the plate this season, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase started 68 games behind the plate in 2022, but that number could grow with Tucker Barnhart no longer on the roster. The Tigers now have Jake Rogers, Donny Sands and Andrew Knapp vying for a backup role, leaving Haase as the unquestioned starter heading into the season. He may not have as versatile a role anymore, but as a catcher who can hit for a little power, Haase should retain decent fantasy value.
Oct 3 2022Haase isn't starting Monday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After recording four hits over the last two games, including two home runs, Haase will get a breather Monday. Instead, Tucker Barnhart will serve as Detroit's backstop and bat eighth.
Oct 2 2022Haase went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs scored and two total RBI in Sunday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going deep Saturday, Haase hit another home run Sunday, pushing him to 14 long balls this season. He seems unlikely to match last year's 22 home runs, though his .257 batting average and .757 OPS are both improvements on his 2021 figures. After two solid seasons, Haase should head into 2023 with a fairly solid role in Detroit, likely as the team's top catcher.
Sep 30 2022Haase isn't starting Friday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase has gone 2-for-8 with two runs, three walks and a strikeout over the last four matchups but will be on the bench for the third time in the last four games. Tucker Barnhart is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.
Sep 29 2022Haase is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll get a breather for the day game after he was behind the plate for all nine innings of the Tigers' 2-1 win Wednesday night. Tucker Barnhart will get the starting nod at catcher, forming a battery with starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez.
Sep 27 2022Haase is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase is hitting .288/.300/.525 with three home runs, 17 strikeouts and one walk in 16 games this month. Tucker Barnhart will start behind the dish and hit eighth.
Sep 24 2022Haase isn't starting Saturday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase continues to alternate starts behind the plate and will get a breather after going 2-for-4 with an RBI and a strikeout Friday. Tucker Barnhart will start at catcher and bat eighth.
Sep 21 2022Haase is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase and Tucker Barnhart have both picked up three starts apiece at catcher over the past six games, and the timeshare arrangement between the two could be in place for the remainder of the season. The Tigers have occasionally deployed Haase at designated hitter on his non-catching days, but Miguel Cabrera's recent return from the injured list could close the door on Haase picking up occasional starts at DH.
Sep 19 2022Haase isn't in the lineup Monday against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Sunday and will take a seat for the second time in the last three games. Tucker Barnhart is starting behind the dish and batting eighth.
Sep 17 2022Haase isn't in the lineup Saturday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase is getting a breather after he went 3-for-14 with a double, an RBI, a walk and seven strikeouts over the last four games. Tucker Barnhart will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Sep 11 2022Haase is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase will get a break in the series finale, with Tucker Barnhart picking up a start behind the plate. Haase has been much better offensively this season with a .750 OPS, compared to a .539 OPS for Barnhart. The former will likely return to the lineup Monday.
Sep 10 2022Haase went 3-for-5 with an RBI double and two solo home runs, totaling three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's victory over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase has impressed in back-to-back games. After going 5-for-5 with two doubles and a solo shot in his last game, he picked up an RBI double and two more homers Friday. The catcher is up to 12 homers on the season. Haase extended his hitting streak to three games, going 9-for-12 and raising his season batting average from .233 to .257 over that span.
Sep 7 2022Haase went 5-for-5 with two doubles and a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase was locked in, recording his 13th and 14th doubles and 10th home run of the season. Coming into Wednesday, the most hits he had in a game this year was three, which he recorded back on June 18. The five-hit effort boosted Haase's average from .236 to .250. He should continue to serve as Detroit's primary catcher ahead of Tucker Barnhart.
Sep 6 2022Haase is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase is slashing .188/.188/.250 over the past week and has seen his OPS slowly decline below .700 as a result. He has split time behind the plate with Tucker Barnhart all season, who will get the start Tuesday and bat eighth in the lineup.
Sep 4 2022Haase (abdomen) will start at designated hitter and serve as the Tigers' No. 5 batter in Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase checks back into the lineup after a one-game absence due to a lower abdominal contusion, which he sustained in Friday's 5-4 win. Though Haase is projected to see most of his playing time at catcher moving forward, he'll be eased back into action in a non-defensive role while Tucker Barnhart gets another turn behind the dish.
Sep 3 2022Haase (abdomen) isn't starting Saturday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase exited Friday's matchup in the bottom of the second inning due to a lower abdominal contusion, and he'll be held out of the lineup a day later. Tucker Barnhart is starting at catcher and batting eighth.
Sep 2 2022Haase exited Friday's game against the Royals due to a lower abdominal contusion. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase was behind the plate in the first inning of Friday's matchup but was replaced defensively in the bottom of the second. He didn't record any plate appearances prior to his departure, and he should tentatively be considered day-to-day.
Aug 31 2022Haase went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After getting a day off Tuesday, Haase returned and chipped in a productive game. The catcher has supplanted Tucker Barnhart as the team's top option at the position, and Haase has been good lately with a .290 batting average over his last 10 games. He's not the most exciting fantasy option, though he is offering much better offensive production than Barnhart this season.
Aug 30 2022Haase isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase went 1-for-4 with a pair of runs Sunday and is hitting .250 over his last seven games. Tucker Barnhart will catch and bat eighth Tuesday.
Aug 27 2022Haase went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk and three total RBI in an 11-2 win against Texas on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase crushed a 428-foot homer to left field in the ninth inning to add to an already substantial Detroit lead. The slugger had gone 24 games since his last long ball, and he hit a paltry .185 while striking out 40 percent of the time during the drought. Haase slugged 22 homers over 98 games last season but is well below that pace with nine home runs through 85 contests in 2022.
Aug 24 2022Haase is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase had started at catcher or designated hitter in four of the past five games, but three of those starts came against left-handed pitching. The switch-hitting Tucker Barnhart is back behind the dish Wednesday and looks poised to occupy the larger side of a platoon at catcher moving forward.
Aug 21 2022Haase is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase will head to the bench after he went 2-for-10 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run while starting each of the last three games, two at catcher and one at designated hitter. Tucker Barnhart will step in behind the plate Sunday, while Kerry Carpenter handles DH duties in the series finale.
Aug 16 2022Haase is not in the lineup Tuesday in Cleveland, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase went 0-for-2 with a walk Monday and has gone 7-for-35 since the beginning of August. Tucker Barnhart will handle catching duties Tuesday.
Aug 14 2022Haase is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase started the first two games of the series in Chicago and will take a seat for the finale after going 1-for-7 with a double, an RBI and five strikeouts. Tucker Barnhart will work behind the plate and bat eighth Sunday.
Aug 11 2022Haase is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale with the Guardians, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase will be on the bench Thursday for the fourth time in six games after he went 1-for-4 with an RBI double Wednesday. Tucker Barnhart will get the start at catcher and bat eighth in the series finale.
Aug 9 2022Haase is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase will sit for the third time in four games and appears to have moved back into a timeshare at catcher with Tucker Barnhart, who will be behind the plate in the series opener. Though Haase is regarded as the superior hitter, he hasn't helped his cause for poaching work from Barnhart by going 6-for-32 with 14 strikeouts over his last 12 games.
Aug 7 2022Haase is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase will rest for the day game after he started at either catcher or designated hitter in four of the Tigers' past five contests. Tucker Barnhart will check in behind the plate Sunday, while Harold Castro handles DH duties.
Aug 5 2022Haase is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase had been operating as Detroit's primary catcher, but he'll hit the bench Friday for the fourth time in the past six games. Tucker Barnhart will start behind the plate to form a batter with Bryan Garcia.
Aug 1 2022Haase is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase appeared to supplant Tucker Barnhart as the Tigers' No. 1 catcher shortly before the All-Star break, but the two may be moving into more of a timeshare at the position. Barnhart will be behind the dish for the second straight game while Haase sits again after he was out of the lineup for Sunday's 4-1 loss to Toronto.
Jul 31 2022Haase is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase is on the bench for the second time in the series, but he still appears to have supplanted Tucker Barnhart -- who starts behind the plate Sunday -- as Option 1A at catcher for the Tigers. Though Barnhart is regarded as the superior game caller and pitch framer, Haase has sported the far more potent bat this season. Haase (.729) owns a 233-point edge in OPS over Barnhart (.496).
Jul 29 2022Haase isn't starting Friday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase is resting after he went 0-for-7 with an RBI and two strikeouts over the last two games. Tucker Barnhart is starting behind the dish and batting eighth.
Jul 25 2022Haase went 2-for-5 with a grand slam in Monday's 12-4 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase's grand slam in the third inning broke open a 1-1 tie. The catcher now has eight home runs and 25 RBI this season, with three long balls and 10 RBI coming in 17 games this month. Haase is also batting .333 in July, and it seems like he's overtaken Tucker Barnhart as the team's primary backstop due to his superior offensive production.
Jul 23 2022Haase isn't starting Saturday against Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game after he went 0-for-3 with a run and two walks during the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Athletics. Tucker Barnhart will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Jul 21 2022Haase isn't starting the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase drew the start during Thursday's matinee and went 0-for-3 with a run and two walks. Tucker Barnhart is starting behind the dish and batting eighth during the nightcap.
Jul 17 2022Haase is starting at catcher and batting fourth in Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase will be starting behind the plate for the second straight day, and it looks like he's overtaken Tucker Barnhart as the Tigers' primary catcher. Haase certainly offers more power potential, as he has seven home runs and a .433 slugging percentage across 57 games, while Barnhart has no home runs and a .243 slugging percentage across 59 games.
Jul 5 2022Haase went 2-for-5 with a double, a two-run home run and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase took Cleveland starter Cal Quantrill deep in the fourth inning with a runner on for his seventh home run of the season. He's gone deep in consecutive contests and has five home runs over his last 12 games. Tucker Barnhart is still the presumptive starter at catcher in Detroit, but the Tigers will likely keep Haase in the lineup while he's in the midst of this power surge.
Jul 4 2022Haase went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase didn't start the first game with Tucker Barnhart getting the nod behind the plate, but he made an impact in the nightcap and helped lead the Tigers to a 5-3 win and a sweep of the doubleheader. Haase now has six home runs this season, including four over his last 11 games. The power surge could continue to earn him playing time ahead of Barnhart moving forward.
Jul 2 2022Haase is starting at catcher and batting fourth in Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tucker Barnhart, who is 0-for-10 across his last four games, will take a seat. Haase has been seeing more playing time recently, and while he has only a .215 average and .650 OPS this season, he does have three home runs across his last nine games. The power potential makes Haase an interesting flier from the cleanup spot.
Jun 29 2022Haase went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase's only hit of the day was a big one, as he broke open a 1-1 tie with a two-run blast in the sixth inning. The 29-year-old now has five home runs this season, and he may be hard pressed to match or surpass the 22 long balls he recorded a season ago during a breakout campaign. Haase offers some power potential when he's in the lineup, but his playing time and overall production leave plenty to be desired.
Jun 26 2022Haase went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 11-7 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase's fifth-inning blast briefly gave the Tigers a one-run lead, but their offense stalled out after that. The catcher is finishing June strong -- he's gone 11-for-33 (.333) with four multi-hit efforts in his last 10 games. He's up to a .216/.266/.371 slash line with four homers, 13 RBI, 15 runs scored, four doubles and a triple through 124 plate appearances. Tucker Barnhart is just 2-for-19 (.105) in his last seven contests, so Haase's hot hitting could allow him to see an uptick in playing time.
Jun 19 2022Haase is serving as the designated hitter and batting seventh in Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase went 3-for-5 with a double, a three-run home run and three total runs scored in Saturday's contest, so the Tigers will roll with him again Sunday. The 29-year-old has been playing well this month, with a .333/.357/.630 slash line, a home run, four RBI and seven runs scored across nine June games.
Jun 17 2022Haase, who went 2-for-4 with a double in Thursday's loss to the Rangers, is slashing .273/.304/.455 through eight games this month. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Considering Haase is slashing just .191/.248/.309 for the season, his June performance has been a breath of fresh air. He's still in a bit of a reserve role, with Tucker Barnhart serving as Detroit's top catcher, so Haase's fantasy value will be limited unless his playing time increases.
Jun 12 2022Haase went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI triple and a run scored in Saturday's victory over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase had arguably his best game of the season Saturday against the Jays, sending Javier Baez home on a triple and later scoring on a Victor Reyes single. It's been a disappointing season for the catcher, but he now has at least one hit in three of five June games and has raised his batting average to .186.
May 15 2022Haase went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's mostly been a struggle this season for Haase, who's batting just .170 with a .543 OPS, though he does have hits in his last two appearances, which is a small step in the right direction. Haase has two home runs this year after blasting 22 long balls in 2021, and he'll need to start seeing more playing time if he wants to approach that figure in 2022.
May 8 2022Haase is starting at catcher and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tucker Barnhart will get the Sunday afternoon game off after starting Saturday night's contest. Haase has not been able to recapture last season's magic, as he's slashing just .140/.229/.233 across 43 at-bats. That should keep Barnhart in the lineup most days, and Haase doesn't figure to have a ton of fantasy value unless he gets going at the plate and can earn more playing time.
Apr 24 2022Haase is starting in left field and batting seventh in Sunday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a doubleheader Saturday, the Tigers are shuffling their lineup a bit Sunday, with Miguel Cabrera getting a day off and Austin Meadows shifting to DH. That opens up left field for Haase, who also started in left in the second game Saturday and went 0-for-3 with a walk. He has yet to really get going this season with a .172/.273/.310 slash line through 12 games.
Apr 9 2022Haase is starting at catcher and batting seventh in Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase appeared as a pinch hitter in Friday's season opener and went 1-for-2 with a solo home run. He'll now pick up his first start of the year, with Tucker Barnhart heading to the bench. Haase offers more pop than Barnhart, so he should continue to see regular playing time as the Tigers look to increase offensive production.
Apr 8 2022Haase went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Friday's 5-4 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase struck out in his first at-bat Friday when he entered the game as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the eighth, but he blasted a game-tying homer in the bottom of the ninth to help the Tigers secure a comeback win. The 29-year-old should see a fair amount of playing time this year since he has the ability to play behind the dish, at first base and in the outfield.
Apr 5 2022Haase may work on the short side of a platoon with Akil Baddoo to begin the season, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers traded for Austin Meadows on Monday, which adds some new wrinkles to the outfield. Both Meadows and Baddoo are left-handed bats, and one or both may sit out against southpaws. In such a scenario, Haase along with Victor Reyes are options for more at-bats. Even with the addition of Meadows, Haase should see plenty of playing time, as he's versatile enough to play in the outfield, at first base and behind the plate.
Apr 2 2022With Riley Greene (foot) and Derek Hill (hamstring) both out to begin the regular season, Haase may see more playing time in the outfield, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase has been preparing for a versatile role. He can play behind the plate as well as in the outfield and potentially at first base. He should move around plenty this season, but his services may be needed in the outfield in the short term due to the injuries. The playing time should be there no matter where he slots in, so Haase remains a decent fantasy option at the catcher position.
Mar 29 2022Haase has changed his offseason workout routine to try to be more "explosive" when he plays in the outfield, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Detroit manager A.J. Hinch previously said Haase is a "catcher first," though it seems clear from his offseason focus on speed and quickness that he will appear at multiple positions this season. That should help the 29-year-old play more frequently and potentially pick up eligibility at a few different spots. Haase is coming off a career year in which he blasted 22 home runs across 98 games.
Mar 27 2022Haase went 1-for-2 with a walk and a three-run home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase relieved Tucker Barnhart in this one and proceeded to hit his first spring home run. Haase is now batting .300 with a 1.162 OPS in Grapefruit League action, while Barnhart is batting just .077 with a .154 OPS. It's a small sample size and still very early of course, but Haase may be able to secure more playing time during the regular season if he looks this much better at the plate than Barnhart. As it stands, Barnhart is the de facto No. 1 catcher, though the two players could split time fairly evenly to start the year. Haase may also see some time at DH, particularly if the Tigers keep Dustin Garneau on the roster as a third catcher.
Mar 15 2022Detroit manager A.J. Hinch said Haase is a "catcher first," though he will play some at first base and in left field, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers added Tucker Barnhart in the offseason to play behind the plate, so there was some thought that Haase would primarily play elsewhere with Barnhart taking over as the No. 1 catcher. However, Hinch's comments suggest the two could split duties more evenly. Haase appeared in 98 games last season and popped 22 home runs, and he should maintain decent fantasy value if his playing time looks similar in 2022.
Mar 13 2022Haase could work in a utility role this season, potentially working as a backup catcher as well as an option at first base and in the outfield, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers acquired Tucker Barnhart in November, and he will likely serve as the team's No. 1 catcher. Haase figures to work as the primary backup, though Dustin Garneau is also in the mix. Haase also has the ability to play at first and in the corner outfield spots, which should help his playing time outlook. Haase popped a career-best 22 home runs in 2021, so he could be a decent fantasy option as long as he sees the field often enough.
Sep 30 2021Haase isn't starting Thursday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase will get a breather after he went 5-for-13 with a double, two runs, two RBI and three strikeouts across the last three games. Dustin Garneau will start at catcher and bat eighth.
Sep 28 2021Haase went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase recorded two hits in the second straight game, which is a welcome sign after he had just two hits total in his last five contests before Monday. The 28-year-old may have a hot streak in him to end the year and could bolster his already career-best counting stats.
Sep 27 2021Haase went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Monday's loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase has been struggling lately, as he came into Monday batting just .121 over his previous 10 contests. This was also his first multi-hit performance since Aug. 14. He's offset that to some degree with 22 home runs and 59 RBI this season, but Haase will need to prove his value again in 2022 given his limited MLB success before this year.
Sep 25 2021Haase is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase has had a very encouraging season, but he's stumbling a bit down the stretch. He hasn't had a multi-hit game since he returned from an abdominal injury in late August, hitting .183/.244/.310 in 21 games over that stretch. Dustin Garneau will start behind the plate Saturday.
Sep 19 2021Haase went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase and Dustin Garneau popped solo home runs, which was enough for the Tigers in the 2-0 win. Haase now has 22 home runs this season, which has helped offset his .231 batting average. The 28-year-old is batting just .182 this month, but his ability to leave the yard gives him some fantasy appeal down the stretch, especially from the catcher position.
Sep 18 2021Haase will not start Saturday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase has gone cold at the plate in September, hitting just .171, though he does at least have a pair of homers. Dustin Garneau starts behind the plate Saturday, catching Tarik Skubal.
Sep 15 2021Haase is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a quick turnaround for the series finale, Haase will be getting a breather after he caught 11 innings in Tuesday's 1-0 win. Dustin Garneau checks in behind the dish in place of Haase, batting eighth.
Sep 12 2021Haase is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase has hit .209 with two home runs and six RBI in 13 games since returning from the injured list. Dustin Garneau starts behind the dish and bats eighth Sunday.
Sep 10 2021Haase went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Friday's 10-4 win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The catcher tied the game at 1-1 with his fifth-inning blast. Haase has hit safely in nine of his last 12 games, but he hasn't recorded a multi-hit effort in that span. The 28-year-old is batting .235/.289/.491 with 21 homers, 55 RBI, 44 runs scored, two stolen bases and 10 doubles through 318 plate appearances.
Sep 8 2021Haase is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-7 with a walk and a run scored while starting at catcher in the first two games in Pittsburgh, Haase will get a breather for the series finale. Dustin Garneau will replace Haase behind the dish.
Sep 5 2021Haase went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase took Tyler Mahle deep in the third inning, plating the game's first three runs. It was only his second long ball since Aug. 1, and he is batting just .205 in that stretch. For the season, the catcher is slashing .236/.288/.493 with 20 homers, 53 RBI and 41 runs scored in 302 plate appearances.
Sep 3 2021Haase is not in Friday's lineup against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has cooled off considerably, hitting .200 with one home run and 21 strikeouts over his last 20 games. Dustin Garneau will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Aug 29 2021Haase is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase caught in both of the Tigers' two games after he was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday, so he'll just be receiving some routine maintenance in Sunday's series finale. Dustin Garneau steps in behind the plate to replace Haase, who went 1-for-7 with an RBI in the first two contests of the weekend.
Aug 27 2021Haase (abdomen) was activated off the 10-day injured list as expected Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase wound up missing the minimum 10 days with a minor abdominal strain and is ready to return after going 2-for-6 with a homer and a pair of walks in two rehab games. He should fill a regular role down the stretch, as his .805 OPS has earned him at-bats in left field or as the designated hitter when he's not catching.
Aug 25 2021The Tigers are expected to reinstate Haase (abdomen) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Blue Jays, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase went 1-for-2 with a home run and a pair of walks Tuesday in his first rehab game at Triple-A Toledo, but more importantly, he played a full nine-inning game behind the plate. The 28-year-old will serve as a designated hitter for Toledo in Wednesday's game, and if his right abdominal strain feels fine after a rest day Thursday, he'll rejoin the big club for the start of its homestand this weekend. Once Haase is activated, he should immediately displace Dustin Garneau as Detroit's No. 1 catcher.
Aug 22 2021Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Haase (abdomen) is "doing quite well" and is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at Triple-A Toledo, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers plan to have Haase catch Tigers starter Matthew Boyd (triceps) on Tuesday in the first of what's expected to be two or three rehab games for Detroit's top backstop. Haase looks on track to make his return from the 10-day injured list when Detroit begins its homestand Friday with a three-game series versus the Blue Jays.
Aug 19 2021Haase (abdomen) caught a bullpen session and took batting practice Thursday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase hit the injured list with an abdominal strain earlier in the day, but it doesn't look as though the Tigers are overly concerned about the issue. The team hasn't officially said that he'll be back after a minimum-length stay on the shelf, but the fact that he's already going through baseball activities the same day he hit the injured list seems to hint in that direction.
Aug 18 2021Haase (back) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to low back tightness, and he'll remain on the bench for Wednesday's contest. Grayson Greiner will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Aug 17 2021Haase was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Orioles because of low back tightness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase was originally slated to bat seventh and catch Casey Mize, but the back issue will force him to the bench. Grayson Greiner will enter the lineup as the catcher, and Haase can be considered day-to-day for the time being.
Aug 15 2021Haase is not in the lineup Sunday against Cleveland, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase started the past 11 games (eight at catcher, two at designated hitter and one in left field), and he'll receive a well-deserved day off in the series finale versus Cleveland. Grayson Greiner will work behind the plate in his place Sunday.
Aug 13 2021Haase went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase continued his strong season, connecting for his 19th home run of the season in the fifth inning. The Detroit catcher had one career MLB home run before this year in limited playing time and had never finished with an OPS above .387. He's currently sporting an .802 OPS and should remain a primary offensive option for the Tigers.
Aug 8 2021Haase went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase has typically provided most of his fantasy value this season through his power production, but he made a rare impact on the bases Saturday. The 28-year-old rookie is locked in atop the depth chart at catcher, and because the Tigers want to keep his potent bat in the lineup, he should have a spot in the lineup at designated hitter on most occasions when he's getting the day off behind the dish. Grayson Greiner will catch in Sunday's series finale while Haase serves as the DH and bats out of the cleanup spot.
Aug 2 2021Haase earned American League Rookie of the Month honors for July after slashing .265/.319/.627 in the month with nine home runs and 29 RBI. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase exploded onto the scene in July by hitting half of his season total of 18 home runs and recording more than half of his 46 RBI. The 28-year-old has surprisingly emerged as an everyday player for the Tigers after beginning the year lower on the depth chart, and his grip on playing time got stronger when Jake Rogers (forearm) hit the injured list on July 19. Haase should remain entrenched in Detroit's lineup, and while he likely won't keep up July's productivity the rest of the season, he should still maintain fantasy relevance in his current role.
Jul 28 2021Haase went 1-for-3 with a double, three walks, three RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Threes were wild for Haase, who drove in seven runs combined in the last two games of the series against Minnesota. That gives him 41 RBI this season, and he's become a fairly productive option for the Tigers in recent weeks. Haase should be locked in as the team's top catcher while Jake Rogers (forearm) is on the injured list.
Jul 27 2021Haase went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Tuesday's extra-inning win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase made his lone hit count, taking Hansel Robles deep in the top of the ninth inning with the bases loaded to tie the game at 5-5. Haase now has 17 home runs and 38 RBI this season in what's been something of a breakout campaign, considering he came into the year with just one home run and six RBI across 26 games at the MLB level. He should continue to serve as Detroit's primary catcher with Jake Rogers (forearm) on the injured list.
Jul 25 2021Haase is starting at catcher and batting third in Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase got a breather Saturday but is set to return Sunday, with Grayson Greiner heading to the bench. Jake Rogers (forearm) has been shut down for the foreseeable future, so Haase should continue to work primarily behind the plate, though he's played outfield this year too. The team will likely find him regular days off as he acclimates to the rigors of catching more regularly.
Jul 24 2021Haase isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase has recorded hits in each of his last four appearances, and he's gone 4-for-16 with two homers, five RBI, a walk and five strikeouts during that time. Grayson Greiner will start at catcher and bat eighth.
Jul 22 2021Haase went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase got the scoring started early in Detroit's seventh straight win, taking Texas starter Mike Foltynewicz deep in the first inning with a pair of runners on. Haase now has 15 home runs and 32 RBI this season, which are both easily career highs. While he was seeing regular time in the outfield, Haase should play more frequently at catcher moving forward with Jake Rogers (forearm) expected to be out for a while.
Jul 21 2021Haase is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After catching the past two games following Jake Rogers' (arm) placement on the 10-day injured list, Haase will get a breather for the series finale. Grayson Greiner checks in behind the plate, forming a battery with starting pitcher Matt Manning.
Jul 20 2021Haase went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase led off the fifth inning with a solo shot off Dane Dunning. The homer marks his first since July 8 and just his second hit since coming back from the All-Star break. Still, the Detroit-native is enjoying a career year, and his utility as either a catcher or left fielder makes him an interesting fantasy player.
Jul 19 2021Haase (head) is starting Monday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase was struck in the head by a fastball in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader and sat out Sunday as a result, but he avoided a concussion and will serve as the designated hitter in Monday's series opener against Texas. In his two games since the All-Star break, the 28-year-old has gone 0-for-5 with a strikeout.
Jul 18 2021Haase (head) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase will take a seat after he picked up starts in both ends of Saturday's doubleheader sweep of Minnesota before exiting in the seventh inning of the second contest when he was struck in the head by a pitch. The Tigers haven't revealed whether Haase is dealing with a concussion, so it's possible that he's being held out of the lineup Sunday merely for rest purposes. Jake Rogers will catch for Wily Peralta in the series finale, while Derek Hill joins Akil Baddoo and Robbie Grossman in the outfield.
Jul 17 2021Haase exited Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins after being hit on the head by a pitch in the seventh inning, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. He went 0-for-2 in his previous at-bats prior to departing. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase appeared to want to stay in the game after taking a Hansel Robles fastball to the helmet, but the club played things safe by replacing him with Victor Reyes as a pinch runner. The backstop will likely undergo tests to see if there's any concern of him having suffered a concussion, and until further update is given, he can be considered day-to-day.
Jul 8 2021Haase went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 5-3 loss to the Twins on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase took Minnesota starter J.A. Happ 408-feet deep to left to open the game's scoring in the fourth and later singled as part of a rally in the sixth. The backstop now has 13 home runs and a .250/.297/.568 slash line in 41 games.
Jul 6 2021Haase went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase pinch hit in the seventh inning and promptly hit his 12th home run of the season. Considering he came into the year with one career MLB long ball, the power has been a pleasant surprise. Haase should continue to rotate into the lineup at catcher and in the outfield, and given how productive he's been offensively, he figures to see fairly regular playing time moving forward.
Jul 4 2021Haase went 3-for-4 with two three-run home runs in Saturday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase started in left field and made his presence felt with two three-run jacks -- an inside-the-parker in the fourth inning off Dallas Keuchel and another one in the seventh off reliever Jace Fry. Haase has now homered in back-to-back games for the second time this season and is hitting .412 with three long balls and seven RBI over his last five games.
Jun 26 2021Haase is starting in left field and batting sixth in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase has been losing playing time to Jake Rogers behind the plate, but the former is able to play the outfield as well, which gets him into the lineup Saturday. Rogers will start at catcher and bat eighth in the first game Saturday, and Haase could spell him behind the plate for the second contest.
Jun 22 2021Haase is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On the bench for the second game in a row while the Tigers are opposing a right-handed pitcher, Haase may have lost hold of the No. 1 catcher job to Jake Rogers. Haase still has a path to playing time in left field on days that he doesn't catch, but the Tigers may not be compelled to give him steady at-bats while he's stuck in a slump at the plate. Over his last 10 games, Haase has gone 5-for-36 with a 2:13 BB:K and two extra-base hits (both doubles).
Jun 20 2021Haase is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase started the past three games and will take a seat Sunday after going 0-for-11 with an RBI and five strikeouts. Jake Rogers will start behind the plate in his place.
Jun 16 2021Haase isn't starting Wednesday against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Across the last three games, Haase had gone 4-for-12 with two doubles, a run and two strikeouts. Jake Rogers will start behind the plate and bat ninth.
Jun 9 2021Haase isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase had started each of the last four games, and manager A.J. Hinch said ahead of Tuesday's matchup that the 28-year-old is in line for a larger role going forward. However, he'll get a breather after he went 7-for-16 with four homers, a double, seven RBI and four runs across his last four appearances. Jake Rogers will start at catcher and bat eighth.
Jun 8 2021Haase went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager A.J. Hinch said before the game that Haase was in line for a larger role, and the 28-year-old responded with another good performance and his eighth home run of the season. With Wilson Ramos (spine) and Grayson Greiner (hamstring) both out, Haase should continue to see time at catcher, along with Jake Rogers. Haase can also play in the outfield, and if he's playing regularly and hitting like this, he's worth a flier in fantasy leagues.
Jun 5 2021Haase went 2-for-4 with a pair of homers and three RBI in Saturday's 4-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase got to Lucas Giolito for a two-run homer in the second inning and connected for a solo shot against Chicago's ace two innings later. Haase, who's now homered three times in the last two games, is hitting .266/.329/.656 with seven long balls and 11 RBI on the campaign.
Jun 1 2021Haase went 2-for-3 with two talks, two solo home runs and three runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase doubled his season home run total with solo blasts in the second and third innings. The reserve catcher has seen more playing time lately with Wilson Ramos (back) and Grayson Greiner (hamstring) both on the injured list, but despite Tuesday's outburst, Haase doesn't project to be a consistent fantasy asset moving forward.
May 26 2021Haase is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase will be on the bench against a right-handed pitcher (Triston McKenzie) for the second day in a row, which seemingly suggests that the Tigers aren't prepared to hand him a full-time role just yet. The righty-hitting Haase should still draw regular starts against left-handed pitching while filling in at either catcher or left field when he's included in the lineup.
May 25 2021Haase is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Two of Haase's last three starts have come in left field, but he'll likely see most of his work behind the plate for the foreseeable future after Wilson Ramos (back) joined Grayson Greiner (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Monday. Jake Rogers will get a turn behind the dish Tuesday while Haase rests after he caught all nine innings in Monday's 6-5 loss while going 0-for-5 with three strikeouts.
May 24 2021Haase is serving as the starting catcher in Monday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase had started in seven of the last eight games, as he saw increased playing time in left field. Wilson Ramos (back) was placed on the injured list Monday, so Haase will likely serve as the primary catcher while Ramos and Grayson Greiner (hamstring) are sidelined. In his last seven games, Haase has gone 8-for-27 with two home runs, a double, four RBI, three runs and seven strikeouts.
May 23 2021Haase will start in left field and bat fifth Sunday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase's ability to catch and play left field has created two pathways to a spot in the lineup, and manager A.J. Hinch hasn't been shy about using the 28-year-old following his May 12 promotion from Triple-A Toledo. He'll be making his eighth start in 10 games after going 9-for-27 with a pair of home runs and two doubles since his call-up.
May 21 2021Haase went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Notably, Haase started in left field for just the second time this season. The 28-year-old typically plays catcher, but he's shown a little more versatility recently and has been able to earn more regular playing time as a result, with Friday's contest marking the sixth straight start for Haase.
May 17 2021Haase went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Monday's 4-1 win over Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase had just one homer in 65 career plate appearances entering Monday's game. He opened the game's scoring with a solo shot in the second before adding an insurance run with another homer in the ninth. He's 5-for-17 with four extra-base hits since being promoted from Triple-A Toledo.
May 12 2021The Tigers selected Haase's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Detroit will call up its second catcher from Toledo in less than a week after Grayson Greiner (hamstring) joined Wilson Ramos (back) on the 10-day injured list. Ramos will likely be activated from the IL when first eligible May 17, so Haase is expected to serve as the No. 2 option at catcher behind Jake Rogers for the Tigers' next five games before heading back to Toledo.
Jan 6 2021Haase cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase was recently removed from Detroit's 40-man roster to make room for right-hander Jose Urena, and he went unclaimed on waivers. The catcher appeared in seven games for the Tigers late in the 2020 season, logging eight hits with two RBI and six strikeouts over 17 at-bats.
Sep 19 2020Haase is starting at catcher and batting eighth in Saturday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase was recently called up to replace Grayson Greiner as the Tigers' backup catcher and will make his second start of the season Saturday. Austin Romine is nursing a wrist contusion after being hit by a pitch Friday, so Haase could pick up a little playing time in the short term, though Romine's injury does not appear to be serious and he is reportedly available off the bench Saturday.
Sep 15 2020Haase was recalled by the Tigers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase will take the backup catcher spot that had belonged to Grayson Greiner, who was optioned in a corresponding move. With a small role and a career -19 wRC+ (in a tiny sample of 34 plate appearances), he's unlikely to have much fantasy appeal.
Jul 20 2020The Tigers optioned Haase to their alternative training site Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction officially ends Haase's bid for a spot on the active 30-man Opening Day roster, and the backstop could be at risk of losing his spot on the 40-man roster as well if the Tigers add other players before the start of the season. Detroit appears set to proceed with Austin Romine and Grayson Greiner as its top two catchers.
Jul 19 2020Haase could potentially lose his spot on the 40-man roster as the Tigers add players before the start of the season, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase was thought to have the inside track on being the backup catcher during spring training, but Woodbery notes that Grayson Greiner will fill that role. That could put Haase's 40-man spot in jeopardy as the Tigers might need spots for the likes of Jordy Mercer, Jorge Bonifacio and a handful of pitchers. If Haase does get squeezed out of a regular roster spot, he could still end up on the team's three-player taxi squad for road trips as MLB rules stipulate that at least one taxi squad player is a catcher.
Jul 4 2020Haase is one of six catchers in the Tigers' 60-man player pool this season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase seemed to have a leg up on Grayson Greiner for the backup job before play was suspended, with Austin Romine set as the starter. Those three have been joined in camp by Jake Rogers, Brady Policelli and 2020 draftee Dillon Dingler. The latter group figures to work in more of a developmental fashion, though Rogers has appeared in the majors and could push both Haase and Greiner for playing time.
Apr 2 2020Haase and fellow catcher Grayson Greiner could both make the team behind starter Austin Romine when the regular season is able to begin, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase seems to have the leg up on Greiner for the backup catcher role, but with a compacted schedule on the horizon and rosters likely being expanded to include as many as 30 players, many teams may opt to carry three catchers. It remains to be seen how playing time will shake out once the regular season is able to begin, but Haase won't have a ton of fantasy value unless he's starting more often than not.
Feb 27 2020Haase hit a two-run home run in his only at-bat during Thursday's Grapefruit League contest against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase is competing for a reserve role with the Tigers, though he's likely behind both Austin Romine and Grayson Greiner at catcher, making it likely that he starts the season at Triple-A Toledo. The 27-year-old has played just 19 games at the MLB level, though he showed some pop in 102 games for Triple-A Columbus last season, hitting 28 home runs.
Jan 8 2020Haase was traded from Cleveland to Detroit in exchange for cash considerations Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trades between division rivals aren't common, but Cleveland likely isn't worried about trading a player who was recently designated for assignment to a team which won 47 games last season. Haase has played just 19 major-league games but showed good power in 102 games for Triple-A Columbus last season, hitting 28 homers with a lopsided .226/.315/.517 slash line.
Dec 29 2019Haase was designated for assignment by the Indians on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Haase appeared in 10 games (17 plate appearances) with the Indians in 2019 and went 1-for-16 with a home run, three RBI and eight strikeouts. Cleveland already has a solid major-league catching duo with Roberto Perez and the recently signed Sandy Leon.
Sep 1 2019Haase was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
May 22 2019The Indians recalled Haase from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 27 2018Haase left Wednesday's game for Triple-A Columbus with a migraine.Given that Haase is a catcher, it made sense to remove him as soon as he felt symptoms (after only one inning), before he risked taking a foul tip to the head. The 25-year-old catcher has some significant raw power, but has had trouble making contact at every stop of the minors. He is hitting just .217/.282/.345 with five home runs and a 29.6 percent strikeout rate in 260 plate appearances in his first full season at Triple-A.
Mar 19 2018Haase was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, T.J. Zuppe of The Athletic Cleveland reports.Haase has held his own this spring, hitting .250/.348/.750 with three homers in 23 plate appearances, but he was never expected to break camp with the Indians with Roberto Perez and Yan Gomes ahead of him at the major-league level. Instead he'll report back to Columbus to open the season, where he should spend the majority of the campaign after working mostly with Double-A Akron in 2017.
Nov 6 2017Haase was added to the Indians' 40-man roster Monday.The move was made to protect Haase from the Rule 5 draft. The 24-year-old hit .258/.349/.574 with 26 homers in 95 games for Double-A Akron last season. With top-prospect Francisco Mejia ahead of him, Haase currently doesn't have a clear path to the majors at catcher.