Jake Bauers
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Jun 1 2025Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's started just one of the Brewers' last seven games, with the 29-year-old sitting against four left-handers and two right-handers during that stretch. While the ongoing absence of Garrett Mitchell (oblique) has opened up a spot in the outfield, Bauers hasn't been able to take advantage. Expect the Brewers continue to use a rotation of Bauers, Isaac Collins and Daz Cameron in left field until Mitchell's return pushes Jackson Chourio from center field back to left.
May 25 2025Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he'll be on the bench Sunday while the Pirates send southpaw Bailey Falter to the hill, Bauers seems to be the Brewers' preferred option in left field against right-handed pitching over the switch-hitting Isaac Collins. Bauers had started three of the last four matchups with righties, though he went just 1-for-11 with two walks and a stolen base during that stretch.
May 12 2025Bauers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers seems to be moving ahead of Isaac Collins in the Brewers' outfield hierarchy; the former will start for the third time in Milwaukee's last four matchups versus right-handed pitchers, while Collins has started just once during that stretch. Both players will likely see their playing time trend downward once Garrett Mitchell (oblique) is cleared to return from the injured list.
May 6 2025Bauers went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers got his day started with a two-run shot to center field in the first inning to extend the Brewers' lead to 4-0. He's now plated half his runs for the season in his last five games and owns a .358 on-base percentage in 55 plate appearances for the season.
Mar 27 2025The Brewers selected Bauers' contract from Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After producing a .199/.301/.361 slash line with 12 home runs and 13 stolen bases over 346 regular-season plate appearances for the Brewers in 2024, Bauers elected free agency following the season and re-signed with Milwaukee on a minor-league deal. He emerged from spring training with a roster spot after producing a .939 OPS in Cactus League play, but Bauers could struggle to see the extended playing time he received with the Brewers in 2024 unless injuries test Milwaukee's depth at first base and in the outfield. Bauers is on the bench for Thursday's season opener versus the Yankees.
Mar 26 2025Bauers has made the Brewers' Opening Day roster, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers re-signed with the Brewers on a minor-league contract over the offseason and has managed to crack the Opening Day roster after putting up a .939 OPS with three home runs over 15 games this spring. He will see occasional starts between first base and designated hitter.
Feb 10 2025Bauers has a good chance of making the Brewers' Opening Day roster, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers elected free agency after being removed from the Brewers' 40-man roster in November but found his way back to the club on a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. Rhys Hoskins will open the season at the top of the Brewers' depth chart at first base, but there's not much behind him at the position and Hoskins should also see time at designated hitter. Bauers hit .199 with a 34.1 percent strikeout rate in 2024 but did swat 12 homers and steal 13 bases in 116 games.
Nov 4 2024Bauers elected free agency Monday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers was booted off the Brewers' 40-man roster Monday and has decided to test out free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. The 29-year-old slashed .199/.301/.361 with 12 home runs and 13 steals over 116 regular-season contests for the Brewers and also added one homer during the playoffs.
Oct 3 2024Bauers is absent from the lineup Thursday for Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series versus the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's southpaw Jose Quintana on the bump for the Mets, so the left-handed hitting Bauers will yield to Gary Sanchez for the second straight day. William Contreras is receiving a turn at designated hitter while Sanchez works behind the plate. Bauers will be a candidate to come off the bench once the Mets turn to a right-handed reliever.
Oct 2 2024Bauers isn't in the Brewers' lineup Wednesday for the second game of the National League Wild Card Series versus the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Bauers will watch Wednesday's contest from the dugout with southpaw Sean Manaea set to toe the slab for New York. Gary Sanchez will serve as Milwaukee's DH and bat fifth.
Sep 28 2024Bauers isn't in the Brewers' lineup Saturday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Milwaukee will face a left-handed starter for the second straight game Saturday, so the left-handed bat of Bauers will stay put in the dugout for the second time in a row. Gary Sanchez will fill in as the Brewers' DH and bat sixth.
Sep 27 2024Bauers isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Friday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Bauers will grab a seat on the bench Friday with the lefty-throwing Sean Manaea set to throw the first pitches for New York. Gary Sanchez will serve as Milwaukee's designated hitter instead while batting eighth.
Sep 22 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Bauers will head to the bench for the series finale while southpaw Jordan Montgomery toes the rubber for Arizona. Bauers will cede his spot in the lineup to Gary Sanchez, who serves as the Brewers' starting catcher while William Contreras gets a day off behind the plate to handle designated-hitter duties.
Sep 16 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers had started in both of the Brewers' two matchups with right-handed starting pitchers in Arizona over the weekend, but he'll head to the bench Monday while southpaw Ranger Suarez takes the hill for Philadelphia. Though he produced three hits over the weekend, Bauers is batting just .163 since the All-Star break.
Sep 12 2024Bauers is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers is getting his second consecutive day off after Gary Sanchez started as the designated hitter Wednesday. Sanchez has the start again Thursday as the designated hitter, batting fifth.
Sep 11 2024Bauers isn't in Milwaukee's lineup for Wednesday's game versus San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers broke an 0-for-9 stretch at the plate with a single during Tuesday's contest, and he'll now grab a seat on the bench Wednesday. His absence will allow Gary Sanchez to serve as the Brewers' designated hitter while batting cleanup.
Sep 8 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers is sitting for the second straight day as Kyle Freeland is the second consecutive lefty to start for Colorado. Gary Sanchez will step in behind the plate while William Contreras rests his legs as the designated hitter.
Sep 7 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Ty Blach is taking the mound for Colorado, forcing the lefty-hitting Bauers to the bench. In his place, Gary Sanchez will DH and bat fourth.
Sep 1 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As usual, the lefty-hitting Bauers will take a seat while the Reds send a southpaw (Brandon Williamson) to the bump for the series finale. Bauers' grasp on a regular spot in the lineup against righties also appears to be loosening, as he was on the bench for two of the Brewers' previous four matchups with opposite-handed pitchers.
Aug 30 2024Bauers is not in the lineup for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight time he's been out of the lineup against a righty (and third time overall) after he had started each of the previous three contests versus right-handers. Bauers could be back in there for the nightcap, but in the afternoon game the Brewers will go with Rhys Hoskins at first base and Gary Sanchez in the designated hitter spot.
Aug 29 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers had started at either first base or designated hitter in each of the Brewers' previous three matchups with right-handers, but after sitting against Giants lefty Kyle Harrison on Wednesday, Bauers will remain on the bench for the series finale while righty Hayden Birdsong takes the hill for San Francisco. Rhys Hoskins will pick up the start at first base Thursday, and William Contreras will get a day off behind the plate and serve as the Brewers' DH.
Aug 27 2024Bauers went 0-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has drawn multiple walks in three of his 14 games in August, but he doesn't have a multi-hit effort this month. The 28-year-old is batting just .105 (4-for-38) this month, though three of those hits have been home runs. For the year, he's down to a .199/.309/.386 slash line with 11 homers, nine steals, 40 RBI and 40 runs scored over 285 plate appearances. His batting average hadn't been lower than .200 since May 5.
Aug 11 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Nick Lodolo on the bump for Cincinnati, the lefty-hitting Bauers will stick on the bench for the second day in a row. Bauers' absence will free up a spot in the lineup for Gary Sanchez, who will serve as the Brewers' catcher while William Contreras gets a day off behind the plate and draws a start at designated hitter.
Aug 10 2024Bauers is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite Cincinnati sending right-hander Nick Martinez to the mound, the lefty-hitting Bauers will begin Saturday's contest in the dugout. Rhys Hoskins will shift to first base while Gary Sanchez serves as the designated hitter.
Aug 7 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Brewers are facing off against a left-hander (Chris Sale) for the fourth time in six games, and the lefty-hitting Bauers has found himself on the bench for each of those contests. He still looks to have a hold on a strong-side platoon role while Christian Yelich (back) is on the shelf, but Bauers will cede his spot in the lineup to Gary Sanchez on Wednesday.
Aug 4 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has taken hold of a strong-side platoon role for Milwaukee since Christian Yelich (back) landed on the injured list July 24, but Bauers will find himself on the bench for the third time in four contests while the Brewers face another lefty (Mitchell Parker). Gary Sanchez will end up taking Bauers' spot in the lineup, as Sanchez will start at catcher while William Contreras serves as the club's designated hitter and Rhys Hoskins starts at first base.
Jul 31 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With starts in each of the past four games, Bauers' opportunities have picked up of late in the wake of Christian Yelich (back) landing on the injured list. Bauers will likely continue to sit regularly against left-handed pitchers, however, and he finds himself on the bench Wednesday while southpaw Chris Sale takes the hill for Atlanta.
Jul 29 2024Bauers will start at first base and bat third in Monday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers will pick up his third consecutive start after going 2-for-5 with a home run, a triple, a walk, two RBI and two runs between the final two contests of the Brewers' series with the Marlins over the weekend. The lefty-hitting Bauers looks set to handle a strong-side platoon role for the time being after Christian Yelich (back) was placed on the injured list Wednesday.
Jul 28 2024Bauers went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, a triple, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's win over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers put the Brewers on top early with a two-run shot in the first inning. He later tripled and scored in the fifth. Bauers snapped a 16-game homerless drought with his first long ball since June 26, which was also his last extra-base hit. He's now slashing .226/.333/.412 with 19 extra-base hits and 35 RBI through 76 games.
Jul 6 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers will be on the bench for a third consecutive game, though Saturday's contest is the first of that span against a southpaw. Rhys Hoskins will play first base and bat sixth.
Jul 5 2024Bauers isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Friday's game versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rhys Hoskins will get the nod at first base while Bauers sits for the second game in a row Friday, opening up the DH spot for Christian Yelich while Jackson Chourio starts in left field.
Jul 4 2024Bauers isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has gone 2-for-10 with an RBI and two walks over his last four games, and he'll now take a seat for Thursday's series finale. Rhys Hoskins will take over at first base while William Contreras serves as Milwaukee's DH, allowing Eric Haase to start behind the plate.
Jun 29 2024Bauers isn't in the Brewers' lineup Saturday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has now missed two straight starts since hitting a grand slam during Wednesday's win over the Rangers. Rhys Hoskins will get the nod at first base while Christian Yelich serves as Milwaukee's DH.
Jun 28 2024Bauers is not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite Chicago sending right-hander Jameson Taillon to the mound Friday, the lefty-hitting Bauers will begin the game in the dugout. For the month of June, Bauers is slashing .263/.378/.447 with two home runs and eight RBI over 38 at-bats. Rhys Hoskins will start at first base Friday while Christian Yelich serves as the designated hitter.
Jun 26 2024Bauers went 1-for-4 with a grand slam during Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Rangers in 10 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers got the Brewers on the board in the third inning, plating Jackson Chourio, Christian Yelich and Willy Adames on a grand slam off Nathan Eovaldi. The grand slam was the second of Bauers' career. Though he's been splitting time with Rhys Hoskins at first base, Bauers is batting .273 with nine RBI and seven runs in his last 18 games.
Jun 8 2024Bauers isn't in the Brewers' lineup Saturday versus Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers will take a seat after going 0-for-4 with a walk and a run scored during Milwaukee's win in Friday's series opener. Rhys Hoskins will start at first and Christian Yelich will serve as the DH, allowing Jackson Chourio to start in left field.
Jun 5 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers will take a seat for the second day in a row, this time against a right-handed pitcher (Aaron Nola) after his absence from the lineup for Tuesday's 2-1 loss came while southpaw Cristopher Sanchez started for Philadelphia. Though he's been playing more often than not against right-handed pitching of late, Bauers is slashing just .176/.276/.314 over his last 15 games and could begin to lose out on starts more frequently if he fails to right the ship.
Jun 4 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As per usual, Bauers will ride the pine with the Brewers facing a left-handed pitcher. Rhys Hoskins will play first while Gary Sanchez fills the DH spot.
Jun 1 2024Bauers isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox will send left-hander Garrett Crochet to the mound to start Saturday's contest, meaning the lefty-hitting Bauers will watch the beginning of the game from the dugout. Rhys Hoskins will start at first base, with Christian Yelich in left field and Gary Sanchez in as the DH.
May 22 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Brewers are facing a southpaw (Jesus Luzardo) for the third straight game, so the lefty-hitting Bauers will remain on the bench. Owen Miller will draw the start at first base, and he should continue to work in a platoon with Bauers until Rhys Hoskins (hamstring) returns from the injured list.
May 21 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers will give way to Owen Miller at first base for a second straight night as the Marlins trot out another lefty starter. Bauers delivered a pinch-hit double during Monday's extra-innings loss.
May 15 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Martin Perez is on the bump for Pittsburgh, so the lefty-hitting Bauers will make his way to the bench for the series finale. Owen Miller will fill in at first base, which should be Bauers' primary home for the foreseeable future following Rhys Hoskins' (hamstring) move to the injured list Tuesday.
May 13 2024Bauers went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in Monday's loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers cut Pittsburgh's lead to 7-6 with his eighth-inning grand slam but it wasn't enough to complete the comeback. He now has four home runs this season and two in his last four appearances. He's gone 8-for-22 (.364) with nine RBI so far in May. Bauers owns a .244/.326/.476 slash line with 10 extra-base hits and 21 RBI this season.
May 12 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers is on the bench for the series finale, but after producing a .400/.571/.900 slash line with two stolen bases while starting in each of the past four games, he may have moved back into a near-everyday role. Jackson Chourio -- who had been benched for the past four games -- will rejoin the starting nine and replace Bauers in the corner outfield.
May 11 2024Bauers went 1-for-2 with a walk, a hit-by-pitch, one RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers got plunked by St. Louis starter Kyle Gibson in the third inning to force in the first run of the game. After losing playing time to Tyler Black earlier in the month, Bauers has gotten in the lineup for four straight games, going 4-for-10 with three walks, two steals, four RBI and three runs in that span. The 28-year-old is likely to remain in a strong-side platoon role with most of his playing time coming in the corner outfield. He's up to a .231/.318/.436 slash line through 88 plate appearances on the season.
May 5 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Bauers is on the bench against a right-handed starting pitcher (Javier Assad) for the second day in a row. With prospect Tyler Black recently getting a call-up from Triple-A Nashville and quickly moving into a regular role, Bauers' time as an everyday player versus right-handed pitching has seemingly come to an end.
Apr 30 2024Bauers is not in the Brewers' lineup Tuesday versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Tyler Anderson will start on the mound Tuesday for Tampa Bay, which means the lefty-hitting Bauers will begin the game on the bench. Rhys Hoskins will get the start at first base and Gary Sanchez will serve as the DH for Milwaukee. However, Bauer will have competition for playing time at first base going forward with the arrival of Tyler Black, who was promoted from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.
Apr 28 2024Bauers went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 15-5 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers look Marcus Stroman deep for a game-tying three-run shot in the bottom of the fifth inning, knotting the game up at 4-4. He also added a double and a single in the contest, securing his second straight multi-hit performance in a game he started. Bauers is now batting .214 with two home runs, 12 RBI, eight runs scored and a stolen base over 56 at-bats in 18 games this season.
Apr 27 2024Bauers isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Carlos Rodon will start on the hill Saturday for the Yankees, meaning the lefty-hitting Bauers will watch the beginning of the game from the dugout. Rhys Hoskins will cover first base in his absence while William Contreras serves as Milwaukee's DH and Gary Sanchez starts behind the plate.
Apr 24 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers was on the bench for Tuesday's 2-1 loss while Pittsburgh brought left-hander Bailey Falter to the hill, and the lefty-hitting first baseman will remain in a reserve role Wednesday while southpaw Josh Fleming opens the contest for the Bucs. Owen Miller will draw the start at first base in place of Bauers.
Apr 23 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers returned from the bereavement list Monday and went 1-for-3 with a double and a strikeout, but he'll hit the bench Tuesday as lefty Bailey Falter starts for the Pirates. Rhys Hoskins will handle first base while Williams Contreras rests his legs as the designated hitter.
Apr 22 2024The Brewers reinstated Bauers (personal) from the bereavement list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers was away from the Brewers for this past weekend's series in St. Louis but is back on the active roster for the series opener in Pittsburgh. He'll continue to see regular action at first base or as a designated hitter against right-handed pitching.
Apr 19 2024Bauers was placed on the bereavement list by the Brewers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers will be away, by rule, for at least the three-game weekend series in St. Louis and potentially as many as seven games. Rhys Hoskins will be at first base Friday for the Brewers.
Apr 14 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with a right-hander (Corbin Burnes) taking the hill for the opposition, the lefty-hitting Bauers will find himself on the bench for the second time in the series. Bauers could end up moving into more of a part-time role if Rhys Hoskins continues to see regular duties at first base and if the Brewers elect to rotate players at designated hitter.
Apr 12 2024Bauers is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers will hit the bench Friday as southpaw Tyler Wells heads to the mound for Baltimore. Rhys Hoskins will handle first base while Gary Sanchez receives a start at designated hitter.
Apr 8 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers started the previous two games and went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a run and a stolen base Sunday versus Seattle, but he'll take a seat Monday against Cincinnati righty Graham Ashcraft. Rhys Hoskins will handle first base while Oliver Dunn serves as the designated hitter, opening up the hot corner for Joey Ortiz.
Apr 5 2024Bauers isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Friday's game versus Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers will sit for the third time in four games despite Seattle sending right-hander Logan Gilbert to the mound to start Friday's contest. Rhys Hoskins will cover first base while Oliver Dunn serves as Milwaukee's DH, allowing Joey Ortiz to start at third base and bat eighth.
Apr 3 2024Bauers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers had cracked the lineup in two of the Brewers' previous three matchups versus right-handed pitching, but he'll sit Wednesday versus Twins righty Chris Paddack. Given that he's signed to a modest one-year deal and is off to a 1-for-10 start to the season, Bauers likely won't have a long leash as a strong-side platoon player and already seems to be losing some job security.
Apr 2 2024Bauers is starting at first base and batting fifth in Tuesday's game versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has now handled first base in two of the last three contests while Rhys Hoskins serves as the designated hitter. Meanwhile, Gary Sanchez -- who many thought would garner regular starts at DH -- is on the bench for the third straight game against a right-hander. Bauers is 1-for-7 with a double in the early going this season.
Jan 11 2024The Brewers and Bauers avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.35 million contract Thursday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers was eligible for salary arbitration for the first time this offseason. Acquired in November from the Yankees, Bauers currently looks slated to serve as the long side of a platoon at first base in Milwaukee. He posted a .693 OPS with 12 homers and a 34.9 percent strikeout rate in 2023 with New York.
Sep 22 2023Bauers went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his first start in a week, Bauers opened the scoring with a three-run homer off Jose Berrios in the first inning. It's Bauers' 12th home run of the year, matching a career high, though his first since Aug. 5. The 27-year-old outfielder had been struggling at the plate, going just 2-for-38 (.053) over his previous 15 games while retreating to a bench role. Overall, Bauers is batting .199 with a .690 OPS, 30 RBI and 26 runs scored through 259 plate appearances this season.
Aug 27 2023Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers is on the bench for the sixth straight contest and for the fourth straight matchup with a right-handed starting pitcher (Zack Littell). The Yankees appear to have phased Bauers out in order to take a longer look at younger players like Everson Pereira and Oswald Peraza in everyday roles.
Aug 23 2023Bauers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DJ LeMahieu will start at first base and bat leadoff with left-hander MacKenzie Gore readying to toe the slab for Washington. Everson Pereira is again starting in left field. Bauers has slashed just .143/.222/.268 in 63 plate appearances since the calendar flipped to August and holds an ugly .432 overall OPS this year versus southpaws.
Aug 19 2023Bauers is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers sits for the second time in three games, with both off days coming against right-handed pitchers. With his 3-for-35 (.086) showing in his last 10 games dragging his season slash line down to .210/.289/.439, he isn't hitting like an everyday player. DJ LeMahieu starts at first base.
Aug 16 2023Bauers is out of the lineup Wednesday versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has been a useful bat for the Yankees this season, especially in the recent absence of Anthony Rizzo (concussion), but the 27-year-old first baseman and corner outfielder is 0-for-12 with eight strikeouts in his last three games. DJ LeMahieu will play first base and bat leadoff Wednesday against the NL East leaders.
Aug 14 2023Bauers is not in the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers started 14 straight games -- including the last 11 at first base after Anthony Rizzo (concussion) landed on the injured list, but he went just 4-for-29 (.138) over the last seven contests, so manager Aaron Boone decided it was time for a day off. DJ LeMahieu will man first base Monday in place of Bauers.
Aug 6 2023Bauers went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday in a 3-1 win against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers broke a 1-1 tie in the fifth inning, swatting a 410-foot solo shot to right field. It was the second homer in as many days for the slugger, who started at first base for the fourth straight contest. It appears that Bauers will be the primary starter at that position, at least against right-handed hurlers, while Anthony Rizzo (concussion) is on the injured list.
Aug 5 2023Bauers went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Astros on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers put the Yankees on the board in the third inning with a solo shot to left field. It was his third homer over his past six games, and he's added two doubles over that span. However, Bauers has also struck out 11 times in 23 plate appearances over those six contests, highlighting his biggest weakness at the plate. The 27-year-old has posted a 32.1 percent strikeout rate over 187 plate appearances on the campaign.
Aug 1 2023Bauers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-1 loss to Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers was responsible for the Yankees' lone run Monday with a solo blast off Tyler Glasnow in the second inning. The 27-year-old Bauers has now homered in consecutive games, giving him nine long balls for the year. His slash line is up to .232/.314/.497 with 22 RBI and 21 runs scored across 172 plate appearances this season. Bauers should maintain a fairly regular role against right-handed pitching in New York, even with the return of Aaron Judge, with Giancarlo Stanton serving as DH and Billy McKinney retreating to a bench spot.
Jul 31 2023Bauers went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Sunday's loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees fell behind by seven runs in the first inning and were never really in the game, but Bauers provided a small glimmer of hope with his solo shot in the third inning and run-scoring double in the fourth. The multi-hit performance was Bauers' first since June 18. The 27-year-old has seen his playing time wane in July, though he's been moderately productive when given the opportunity, slashing .250/.323/.571 with two homers, three doubles, five RBI and four runs over 31 plate appearances this month.
Jul 26 2023Bauers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After coming off the injured list Sunday, Bauers served as the Yankees' leadoff man in his first two games back in action, going 1-for-8 with a run and a walk. With left-hander Jose Quintana on the hill for the Mets on Wednesday, the lefty-hitting Bauers will retreat to the bench and cede the leadoff spot to Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
Jul 23 2023Bauers (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Sunday and is starting in right field and batting leadoff against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has been on the shelf since July 6 with a left rotator cuff inflammation, but he's back with the Yankees after a three-game rehab stint with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 27-year-old went 7-for-9 with two doubles and two homers during the assignment and has a .782 OPS for New York this season.
Jul 20 2023Bauers (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Conor Foley of The Scranton Times-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has been on the injured list since July 7 with left rotator cuff inflammation. It's unclear how long Bauers will spend in Triple-A, but it's possible he returns ahead of the Yankees' series against the Mets on Tuesday.
Jul 16 2023Bauers (shoulder) is expected to ramp up baseball activities in the next few days, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers injured his left shoulder while diving for a ball against the Orioles on July 5 and was subsequently diagnosed with a bruised rotator cuff. The 27-year-old is eligible to be activated Monday, but given that he hasn't yet resumed baseball activities, it's clear that he'll need to spend more than the minimum on the IL. Billy McKinney and Isiah Kiner-Falefa have been splitting time in left field while Bauers has been on the shelf.
Jul 7 2023Bauers was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with left rotator cuff inflammation. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers sustained the injury on a diving attempt in the outfield during Wednesday's game against the Orioles. There's no word yet on what kind of timetable he's looking at. Franchy Cordero is taking Bauers' spot on the roster.
Jul 6 2023Bauers was diagnosed with a bruised rotator cuff and is likely to be placed on the injured list, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers suffered the injury Wednesday after a diving attempt in the field and received a cortisone shot to aid the healing process. No move has officially been made and there is no timeline for his return to the lineup. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is a potential playing-time winner.
Jul 3 2023Bauers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Bauers had been on the bench for three of the Yankees' previous five games, but each of those absences came against left-handed pitchers. At least for the series opener with Baltimore, Yankees manager Aaron Boone won't be playing matchups, as Bauers and fellow lefty hitter Billy McKinney will take seats against right-hander Tyler Wells. The Yankees will have a pair of righty hitters in Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Giancarlo Stanton replace the two at the corner-outfield spots.
Jun 30 2023Bauers is not in the lineup Friday versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the third straight absence for Bauers as the Yankees face a string of left-handers. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will cover left field and bat sixth Friday against the Cardinals and southpaw Matthew Liberatore. Billy McKinney is in right field and hitting seventh.
Jun 29 2023Bauers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After sitting out against Athletics southpaw JP Sears in Wednesday's 11-0 win, the lefty-hitting Bauers will remain on the bench for the series finale while Oakland brings lefty Hogan Harris to the hill. With Bauers and fellow lefty hitter Billy McKinney taking seats Thursday, the Yankees will roll with Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Giancarlo Stanton as their starters in the corner outfield.
Jun 28 2023Bauers is not in the lineup Wednesday at Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Isiah Kiner-Falefa is in left field and Giancarlo Stanton is in right while Gleyber Torres takes a turn as the Yankees' designated hitter versus the Athletics and left-hander JP Sears. The left-handed-hitting Bauers has slashed .167/.231/.240 in limited action versus southpaws this year.
Jun 22 2023Bauers isn't starting Thursday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has been swinging a hot bat lately, slashing .278/.350/.611 over his last five games and also homering Wednesday. He'll get a day off Thursday as Billy McKinney starts in left field and bats sixth.
Jun 21 2023Bauers went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk against Seattle in a 4-2 win Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers put the Yankees on the board in the third inning with a two-run shot to right-center field. It was his first homer since June 3, a span of 14 games. Bauers is slashing a mediocre .231/.315/.481 on the campaign but has hit safely in six of his past seven contests, collecting four extra-base hits and five RBI over that span.
Jun 19 2023Bauers went 3-for-7 with two doubles, a walk, a stolen base and two runs across both games of Sunday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees managed just three total runs in the twin bill, with Bauers scoring two of them from the leadoff spot. The veteran collected a pair of doubles in Game 1 and added a single, a walk and a theft in the nightcap. Bauers has hit atop the order in each of his past five games and has collected at least one hit in each of those contests, going 6-for-20 (.300) with three doubles, three runs and three RBI. All five games have been against a right-hander starter, so it remains to be seen if the left-handed Bauers will bat in a different spot against southpaws.
Jun 3 2023Bauers went 2-for-3 with a pair of two-run home runs in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers tagged rookie hurler Michael Grove for a pair of two-run shots early to help New York get off to a fast start. Bauers entered the contest with just one homer over his previous 44 at-bats, and he struggled with a 33.3 percent strikeout rate over the stretch. He's started four of the the Yankees' past five games but could start to see his opportunities decrease with Giancarlo Stanton and Josh Donaldson both returning from lengthy stays on the injured list this weekend.
May 30 2023Bauers went 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, a walk and two RBI in Monday's 10-4 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers had fallen out of favor after going 1-for-22 with a 38.5 percent strikeout rate over his prior 10 games heading into Monday, but he may have gotten himself back in manager Aaron Boone's good graces after turning in a season-best performance in the series opener in Seattle. Though Bauers could get a start at the expense of either Isiah Kiner-Falefa or Willie Calhoun the next time the Yankees face a right-hander, none of the three players may have a path to steady playing time a week from now. Both Josh Donaldson (hamstring) and Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) could return from the 10-day injured list for this weekend's series with the Dodgers to fill the two holes in New York's regular lineup.
May 27 2023Bauers is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers will remain on the bench for the third straight game and fourth time in five contests as he's gone just 1-for-22 with a double and a run scored over his last 10 games. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will draw the start in left field and bat sixth against San Diego.
May 26 2023Bauers isn't starting Friday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has just one hit over his last nine games (21 at-bats), so he'll get a day off as the Yankees look for more production at the plate. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will fill in as New York's left fielder Friday and bat eighth.
May 23 2023Bauers is not in the Yankees' lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has been starting most games against righties lately, but he'll begin this one on the bench versus Kyle Bradish. Oswaldo Cabrera is in left field.
May 18 2023Bauers is not in the Yankees' lineup for Thursday's tilt in Toronto, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers had started each of the last five games in left field, but he'll yield to Aaron Hicks for this one. The Yankees are squaring off against right-hander Jose Berrios.
May 15 2023Bauers will start in left field and bat leadoff in Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has been productive since joining the team in late April and is getting a shot at the top of the batting order for the second day in a row. While he's delivering quality plate appearances, Bauers should be a mainstay in the lineup against right-handed pitching, at least until the Yankees return both of Josh Donaldson (hamstring) and Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) from the injured list.
May 10 2023Bauers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-2 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional RBI in Tuesday's 10-5 win, the lefty-hitting Bauers will retreat to the bench for the series finale while the Athletics bring southpaw Kyle Muller to the hill. Even with Aaron Judge (hip) returning to action Tuesday, the Yankees could still have a regular role available for Bauers in the corner outfield or at designated hitter against right-handed pitching if he can continue to swing a hot bat. Bauers, Oswaldo Cabrera, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Willie Calhoun and Aaron Hicks (hip) are all in the mix for two spots in the Yankees' lineup.
May 9 2023Bauers went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's victory over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers had a productive outing at the plate Thursday, taking part in a five-run third inning by plating Harrison Bader on a sacrifice fly and bringing Bader around once again in the seventh on a two-run homer. Though Bauers was brought up to the big league club in response to Aaron Judge's injury, he remained in the starting lineup as the Yankees' DH despite Judge being reinstated and starting in right. However, Bauers has struggled since joining the starting lineup, going 0-12 outside of a pair of long balls with six strikeouts.
May 8 2023Bauers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Bauers will take a seat for the second consecutive day with the Yankees opposing another left-handed starting pitcher (JP Sears). Aaron Hicks and Oswaldo Cabrera will serve as the Yankees' corner outfielders in the series opener.
May 7 2023Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays are "starting" a right-hander (Javy Guerra) for the series finale, but he's expected to work only an inning or two before giving way to left-hander Josh Fleming, who will cover the bulk of the innings out of the bullpen. As a result, the lefty-hitting Bauers looks to be out of the lineup mainly for matchup-related reasons, as he had previously started in each of the previous three games when the Yankees opposed right-handed pitchers.
May 4 2023Bauers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning win against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers returned from a three-day absence necessitated by a knee injury and started in right field. He came up with a big hit in the bottom of the fifth frame, swatting a homer to right field that tied the score 2-2. This was Bauers' first full game as Yankee, as he departed after the first inning as a result of crashing into the wall while making a catch in his team debut Saturday.
May 3 2023Bauers (knee) will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers was out of commission for three days after suffering a right knee injury in his Yankees debut Saturday, but he showed enough improvement following his workout Tuesday to get the green light to re-enter the lineup. With both Aaron Judge (hip) and Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) on the shelf and none of the Yankees' other outfielders having offered much meaningful production this season, Bauers could have an opportunity to establish himself as a regular in a corner spot.
May 1 2023Bauers (knee) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers received good news over the weekend when an MRI on his right knee came back clean, but he'll still be out of the lineup for a second straight day after suffering the injury in his Yankees debut Saturday. According to Meredith Marakovits of YES Network, Bauers said that the swelling in his knee has gone down considerably since Saturday, and he's scheduled to play catch and do some hitting on the field Monday as he looks to avoid a trip to the injured list. When healthy, the lefty-hitting Bauers could get a look as a strong-side platoon player in left field, a position from which the Yankees have struggled to generate offensive production this season. Bauers had slashed .319/.460/.812 with nine home runs and five stolen bases over 87 plate appearances with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre prior to being called up last week.
Apr 30 2023Bauers had an MRI on his right knee come back clean Sunday and won't require a trip to the injured list, and he should be available once the swelling in the area subsides, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old suffered the injury while making his season debut Saturday against the Rangers, and it appears he won't require a lengthy absence. Bauers sustained the injury while playing the field and hasn't had an at-bat in the majors since 2021.
Apr 29 2023Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Bauers will undergo further testing on his right knee after leaving Saturday's game against the Rangers, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers made a sensational catch early in the contest, but he was diagnosed with a right knee contusion after exiting with trainers. The outfielder is currently listed as day-to-day, but just how much time Bauers will miss will be largely determined by the results of the testing.
Apr 28 2023Bauers has been added to the Yankees' taxi squad, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will be added to the active roster if Aaron Judge (hip) needs to miss time. Bauers has earned a potential look by batting .319/.460/.812 with nine home runs over his first 21 games with SWB. He hasn't appeared in the majors since 2021 and has just a career .655 OPS at the big-league level, but Bauers could get a good amount of run in the outfield with Judge banged up and the Yankees seeking more production in left field.
Mar 19 2023Bauers was reassigned to minor-league camp Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers finished the 2022 campaign in the minors with New York and re-signed in December as a non-roster invitee. He had a .758 OPS for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and will be back with the affiliate to open this season.
Mar 30 2022Bauers was reassigned to minor-league camp Wednesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers served as a non-roster invitee to begin spring training, and he went 6-for-17 with two homers, eight runs, five RBI, four walks and seven strikeouts across eight Cactus League appearances. The 26-year-old will begin the season at Triple-A Louisville but has some defensive versatility and will be an option to provide major-league depth in 2022.
Oct 27 2021The Mariners outrighted Bauers to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being acquired from Cleveland on June 10, Bauers proceeded to hit .220 with two home runs and six stolen bases across 182 at-bats with the Mariners. The lack of power from a corner-outfield bat made it tough for the Mariners to justify keeping Bauers on the 40-man roster heading into the offseason, and none of baseball's other 29 organizations were willing to dedicate a spot to the 26-year-old either when he was available on waivers. Bauers should still get the chance to compete for a bench role with the Mariners in spring training, assuming he doesn't elect free agency.
Sep 20 2021Bauers went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers absolutely clobbered a first-pitch fastball from Jackson Kowar that sailed 460 feet to right field to extend the Mariners' lead to 5-0 in the third. The long ball was his first hit since Sept. 5. He had been hitless in his previous 16 at-bats. His recent struggles are in line with his overall production on the season, as he's slashing .216/.294/.286 with four homers, 19 RBI, 25 runs scored, six steals and 29:73 BB:K over 303 plate appearances.
Sep 6 2021Bauers entered Sunday's extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks as a pinch hitter in the top of the 11th and laced a two-run double while also subsequently scoring a run. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers was called on to hit for pitcher Yohan Ramirez in the 11th and the Mariners already holding a 7-3 lead, and his clutch two-bagger plated Tom Murphy and Abraham Toro to give Seattle even more breathing room. Bauers' playing time remains relatively sparse, but he's now reached safely in five of the last seven games he's appeared in.
Sep 1 2021Bauers isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has gone 2-for-9 with two walks and two strikeouts across his last six appearances, and he'll head to the bench for the fifth time in the last eight games. Jose Marmolejos will start in left field and bat sixth.
Aug 30 2021Bauers isn't starting Monday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with right-hander Luis Garcia on the mound for the Astros, Bauers will retreat to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Jose Marmolejos will start in left field and bat sixth.
Aug 29 2021Bauers will start in left field and bat ninth Sunday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Jake Fraley (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Bauers appears set to fill the large side of a platoon in left field with Dylan Moore. Since being acquired via trade from Cleveland on June 10, Bauers has hit .253 with one home run, 10 RBI, 15 runs and four stolen bases in 52 games.
Aug 23 2021Bauers went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in a 5-3 win against the Athletics on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers singled in the third inning and plated the go-ahead runs with his ninth-inning single before stealing second. The reserve outfielder has performed well in his last two starts and is slashing a solid .296/.387/.333 with three stolen bases in August.
Aug 20 2021Bauers went 2-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs in an extra-innings win over the Rangers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder made plenty of noise out of the penultimate spot in the order, mustering his first multi-hit effort since Aug. 1. Despite the solid output Thursday, it's worth noting Bauers sat for each of the previous six games, so a lack of consistent playing time is one factor that continues to cap his overall fantasy value.
Aug 9 2021Bauers went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a win over the Yankees on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers remains mired in an 0-for-11 slump that encompasses his last five games, but he was at least able to do something productive with his one appearance on the basepaths Sunday. The 25-year-old's starting assignment in right field was his first since Tuesday, and he's likely to continue drawing only semi-regular playing time against right-handed starters.
Aug 4 2021Bauers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jake Fraley's return for the COVID-19 injured list appears to have closed the door on Bauers' time as a near-everyday player in the Seattle lineup. He'll be on the bench for the fourth time in six games Wednesday.
Aug 2 2021Bauers went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in a loss to the Rangers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers' pair of singles marked his first hits since July 24, a game which also featured a two-hit effort. The 25-year-old continues to see a relatively steady dose of action against right-handed pitching, but his .219/.285/.283 slash line largely keeps him a fantasy afterthought with the exception of very deep formats.
Jul 31 2021Bauers will sit Saturday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers finds himself on the bench for the second game in a row and the third time in four games. Both of his last two absences have come against lefties like Saturday's starter Taylor Hearn. Dylan Moore starts in left field in his place.
Jul 30 2021Bauers isn't in the lineup Friday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-1 with a walk Wednesday. Dylan Moore will shift to left field while Abraham Toro starts at the keystone.
Jul 27 2021Bauers will sit Tuesday against Houston, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers sits after starting three straight games in left field. Shed Long will take over in left Tuesday.
Jul 25 2021Bauers will start in left field and bat ninth Sunday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers may have supplanted Shed Long as Seattle's top option in left field; he'll pick up his third start in a row Sunday, while Long sticks on the bench for the second straight day. The 25-year-old played a key part in Saturday's 5-4 win, going 2-for-3 with a pair of singles, a walk and a run.
Jul 21 2021Bauers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Bauers will take a seat against southpaw Austin Gomber, one day after he was on the bench versus a righty (German Marquez). Bauers appears to have moved into a reserve role in the Seattle outfield, with Mitch Haniger and Shed Long outflanking him for playing time at either corner spot.
Jul 18 2021Bauers (undisclosed) will start in left field and bat ninth Sunday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers checks back into the lineup after he was scratched ahead of Saturday's loss due to an unspecified issue. With Jake Fraley landing on the COVID-19 injured list earlier Sunday after testing positive for the virus, Bauers should have a clearer path to playing time in the outfield moving forward, at least versus right-handed pitching.
Jul 17 2021Bauers was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear if Bauers is dealing with an injury or illness or if the Mariners have simply elected to go in a different direction. Shed Long will start in his place in left field.
Jul 7 2021Bauers is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Yankees, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers started the past six games and will take a seat after going 4-for-24 with an RBI, two runs, a walk and nine strikeouts during that stretch. Shed Long will receive the starting nod in left field for Seattle.
Jun 29 2021Bauers is not starting Tuesday against the Blue Jays and left-hander Robbie Ray. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has been a consistent presence in the Seattle starting nine since being acquired from Cleveland on June 10. He'll get a breather Tuesday, however, as Ty France mans first base and Luis Torrens serves as the DH.
Jun 21 2021Bauers went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers singled to lead off the fifth and stole second for his first stolen base of the year. The 25-year-old has a 50 percent success rate on 20 attempts in his career so far and isn't expected to steal a ton of bases. Bauers has been impressive in his transition to Seattle, slashing .326/.356/.419 with a homer, five RBI, seven runs scored and a stolen base in 11 games since being traded to the Mariners.
Jun 19 2021Bauers went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Rays on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has been a completely different hitter since arriving in Seattle, as he now sports a .343/.378/.457 slash line with a double, a home run and four RBI across the nine games he's donned a Mariners uniform. The 25-year-old already has three multi-hit efforts during that stretch and has boosted his batting average a full 40 points to .230 in the process.
Jun 16 2021Bauers went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Tuesday's 10-0 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers singled in each of his first three at-bats but only came around to score once and was unable to drive anyone in. The 25-year-old has found some new life since coming over to Seattle, slashing .333/.385/.500 with a homer, three RBI and three runs scored in six games. He still isn't hitting the ball very well as a whole this season but should continue to find himself in the lineup while Evan White is on the mend from a hip injury.
Jun 15 2021Bauers went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-3 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers went hitless in his first three at-bats but came up clutch when it mattered most, as he broke a 3-3 tie in the eighth with a solo home run that just cleared the wall in center field. The long ball was his first since May 19, and he has registered at least one hit in four of five games since being traded to the Mariners last week. He's still struggled overall this season, slashing just .202/.286/.311 with three homers, nine RBI and nine runs scored in 133 plate appearances. Bauers should continue to see plenty of work with Evan White (hip) out and Mitch Haniger (knee) banged up.
Jun 14 2021Bauers went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a double, a walk and a run in a win over Cleveland on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The recent arrival hit safely for the third time in four games with the Mariners, authoring his first multi-hit effort in the process. Bauers' two-bagger was also his first extra-base hit since slugging a solo home run back on May 19 while still with Cleveland.
Jun 11 2021Bauers went 1-for-4 with an RBI groundout in a loss to the Tigers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers made a solid impression in his team debut, lacing a single and also plating Jake Fraley on a fourth-inning comebacker. The 25-year-old will look to help the Mariners hold down the fort at first base while Evan White (hip) remains sidelined, and given the latter's struggles this season, Bauers could perhaps still work in a platoon with his teammate beyond White's IL return.
Jun 10 2021Bauers was traded from Cleveland to Seattle in exchange for cash considerations Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers was once a fairly highly-rated prospect, but he's yet to even produce an average batting line in three years in the majors, a problem that gets worse when considering he's primarily a first baseman who occasionally plays left field. His 2021 campaign has been his worst, as he's hit just .190/.277/.280 in 113 plate appearances, though his .260 xBA and .401 xSLG are both career highs. Expectations should remain modest for Bauers given his track record, but he could see some playing time over the next few weeks, as primary first baseman Evan White is out with a hip injury.
Jun 5 2021Bauers was designated for assignment by Cleveland on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers had lost out on playing time recently, and he'll be removed from the 40-man roster after he hit .190 with two home runs and six RBI to begin the year. Bobby Bradley was recalled from Triple-A Columbus as part of a corresponding move.
Jun 4 2021Bauers is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Baltimore sending left-hander Keegan Akin to the mound, Bauers will take a seat for at least the beginning portion of Friday's matchup. Josh Naylor will get the start at first base as Owen Miller takes over as the designated hitter.
May 31 2021Bauers isn't starting Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers will take a seat with left-hander Carlos Rodon starting in Monday's matinee. Owen Miller will start at first base and bat fifth.
May 30 2021Bauers is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers went 0-for-3 during the matinee and will head to the bench for the nightcap with southpaw Steven Matz starting for the Blue Jay. Yu Chang will enter the lineup at first base.
May 28 2021Bauers will sit against southpaw Hyun Jin Ryu and the Blue Jays on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has received just a single start against a lefty this season. Yu Chang will start at first base in his absence.
May 27 2021Bauers isn't starting Thursday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers went hitless with a walk and two strikeouts in four at-bats across his last two games. Josh Naylor will shift to first base while Bradley Zimmer starts in center field against left-hander Matthew Boyd.
May 25 2021Bauers is not in the lineup against lefty Tarik Skubal and the Tigers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has started just a single time against a southpaw this season. Even while being protected from facing same-sided pitching, he's hitting just .212/.302/.318 on the year, so don't expect his role to expand anytime soon. Yu Chang will be the first baseman in his absence.
May 23 2021Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Bauers will bow out of the lineup with southpaw J.A. Happ on the bump for Minnesota. Yu Chang replaces Bauer at first base.
May 20 2021Bauers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers walked in his first at-bat and then later led off the fifth with a solo home run to center to tie the game up at 2-2. It was his third straight game with a hit yet he's only slashing .203/.289/.324 with two home runs, six RBI and five runs scored. The 25-year-old continues to be platooned against left-handed pitching which hurts his value even more given the fact that he's already struggling at the plate to begin with.
May 18 2021Bauers in not in the lineup Tuesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers will once again be in the bench with a left-hander, Andrew Heaney, starting for the Halos. Yu Chang will start at first base for Cleveland on Tuesday.
May 17 2021Bauers will be on the bench against lefty Patrick Sandoval and the Angels on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has started just once against a lefty all season, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench Monday. Josh Naylor will move in to first base in his absence, with Harold Ramirez getting the start in right field.
May 15 2021Bauers is not in the lineup Saturday at Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers is 1-for-11 in the past four games and will take a seat Saturday with Justus Sheffield starting for the Mariners. Josh Naylor will cover first base Saturday while Harold Ramirez starts in right field.
May 7 2021Bauers is not in the lineup Friday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers will take a seat for the second straight contest with southpaw Wade Miley pitching for Cincinnati. Josh Naylor will start at first base Friday for Cleveland.
May 6 2021Bauers will sit against southpaw Danny Duffy and the Royals on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers is in a very clear platoon with Yu Chang at first base. He's started all but three games against righties while starting just once against a lefty. While the setup makes sense, it hasn't led to good results for Bauers, who's hitting just .188/.278/.292 on the year. Chang takes over in his absence Thursday.
May 5 2021Bauers will start at first base and bat second Wednesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers moved into a part-time role in the second half of April while Josh Naylor picked up more work at first base, but he appears to have regained favor. After supplying a pinch-hit, two-run home run Tuesday, Bauers will rejoin the lineup for the third time in five games while hitting higher in the batting order than he has at any point this season. Manager Terry Francona had previously slotted Bauers in either the sixth, seventh or eighth spot in each of his previous 12 starts on the campaign.
May 4 2021Bauers went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run during his only at-bat in Tuesday's win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers came in to pinch hit for Yu Chang in the eighth inning and knocked in a two-run shot against Tyler Zuber to continue Cleveland's late-game rally. It was the first long ball of the season for the 25-year-old, who is hitting .200/.280/.311 across 23 games.
Apr 27 2021Bauers went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run during Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old's last hit before Tuesday came on April 16, so it was a welcome sight to see him post his second multi-hit game of the year. Bauers is now 6-for-36 with two doubles, two RBI and one run through 17 appearances in 2021.
Apr 26 2021Bauers isn't starting Monday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers will be on the bench for a second straight game, even with right-hander Jose Berrios starting for Minnesota. Josh Naylor will shift to first base while Jordan Luplow starts in right field.
Apr 25 2021Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-2 in Saturday's contest, Bauers is now slashing a deplorable .121/.171/.152 over 35 plate appearances on the season. Bauers had been occupying a strong-side platoon role at first base, but his hold on that job looks to be slipping following his disastrous start to the season. He'll be sitting out against a right-hander (Jameson Taillon) on Sunday, allowing Josh Naylor to pick up a start at first base.
Apr 23 2021Bauers is not in the lineup Friday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Jordan Montgomery will start for New York on Friday, so Bauers will take a seat for the fourth time in the past five games. Yu Chang will receive another start at first base for Cleveland.
Apr 20 2021Bauers will sit for the third straight game Tuesday against the White Sox, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers seems to be in something very close to a strict platoon. He's started against just one lefty this sitting while sitting just once against a righty. Yu Chang takes over at first base as usual in his absence.
Apr 18 2021Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight game on the bench for Bauers, this time against left-hander Wade Miley. Yu Chang will start at first base and bat eighth for Cleveland.
Apr 17 2021Bauers isn't starting Saturday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with right-hander Sonny Gray on the mound for the Reds, Bauers will take a seat after he went 3-for-6 with a double and two strikeouts in the last two games. Josh Naylor will start at first base while Franmil Reyes takes over in right field Saturday.
Apr 14 2021Bauers isn't starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Carlos Rodon taking the mound for Chicago on Wednesday, Bauers will retreat to the bench for the third time in the last five games. Yu Chang will start at first base Wednesday, batting ninth.
Apr 12 2021Bauers will sit against southpaw Carlos Rodon and the White Sox on Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has started just four of Cleveland's first nine games, but that appears to be primarily due to the fact that the team has squared off against an unusually high number of lefties. He's gotten the nod against all three righties the team has faced but has started against just one out of six left-handers. Yu Chang will again start at first base in his absence.
Apr 10 2021Bauers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers started against southpaw Derek Holland on Friday, but he'll take a seat with left-hander Tarik Skubal starting for Detroit on Saturday. Yu Chang will start at first base Saturday, batting seventh.
Apr 5 2021Bauers will be on the bench Monday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Danny Duffy marks the third southpaw that Cleveland has faced in the first four games of the season. Bauers appears to be in a clear platoon with Yu Chang at first base, as Chang will start ahead of him Monday, just as he did against the previous two lefties.
Apr 4 2021Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers will check out of the lineup for the second time in the series with a southpaw (Tarik Skubal) on the bump for Detroit. Platoon mate Yu Chang will pick up a start at first base and bat eighth in Bauers' stead.
Mar 31 2021Bauers isn't expected to start Thursday's game against the Tigers, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers is expected to serve as Cleveland's primary first baseman in 2021, but manager Terry Francona said that Yu Chang will start at first base against the Tigers on Opening Day with lefty Matthew Boyd starting for Detroit. As a result, Bauers will likely take on a bench role Thursday but could make his first start of the season Saturday with right-hander Julio Teheran starting for the Tigers.
Mar 26 2021Bauers will be Cleveland's Opening Day first baseman, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers is a rather uninspiring option at the position, as he's a career .214/.314/.377 hitter at the big-league level and failed to earn a single at-bat last season. His .709 spring OPS hardly suggests he's suddenly a different player. Bobby Bradley had a much stronger .951 OPS in Cactus League action and could push Bauers for starts eventually, but he'll head to the minors to open the year.
Mar 11 2021Bauers is competing with Bobby Bradley for the starting job at first base, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bradley has clearly been the better player thus far in Cactus League play, hitting .308 with two home runs and two strikeouts while Bauers has hit .167 with zero home runs and a 4:5 K:BB. However, Bradley probably needs to keep his foot on the gas, as Bauers is out of minor-league options. Bauers could offer some modest appeal in really deep OBP leagues if he wins the job, but Bradley is the one with the power to profile at the position.
Jul 22 2020Bauers was optioned to Cleveland's alternative camp site Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers evidently didn't do enough in camp to earn even a bench spot. The 24-year-old hasn't done much through his first 213 big-league games, hitting a modest .214/.314/.377, not nearly good enough for a player limited to first base and the outfield corners defensively.
Feb 19 2020Bauers has been working on his swing mechanics all winter and says his confidence is high entering 2020, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. "I've never felt as good hitting as I do now," Bauers said. "It's not just BP, either. We're in the cage hitting off the velo machine. I could never hit that thing and I'm squaring balls up. I'm just excited to get into games, because obviously that's where it matters. You can be the best 5 o'clock hitter in the world. It doesn't matter. I'm just excited to get into games and see how it plays." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's nice to hear he's feeling confident, but Bauers will have to show it on the field this spring to secure his spot on the Indians' Opening Day roster, which is more crowded after the addition of Domingo Santana. After struggling mightily in his first year with the Cleveland organization, Bauers went to work in the offseason, learning more about swing mechanics and developing proper daily routines. Manager Terry Francona recently noted that he's noticed a big leap in Bauers' maturity from last season.
Sep 17 2019Bauers isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers also took a seat Sunday, so following a scheduled off day Monday, he's in line for a third straight day off. Greg Allen is starting in left field and will hit seventh.
Sep 15 2019Bauers remains on the bench Sunday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has now sat for eight straight games. The last five have all come against lefties, though righty Randy Dobnak will open for Minnesota on Sunday. Greg Allen gets the start in left field.
Sep 14 2019Bauers is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will end up sitting for both games of the twin bill, as the Twins went with a pair of lefties (Devin Smeltzer and Lewis Thorpe). Jordan Luplow is starting in left field and hitting fifth.
Sep 10 2019Bauers isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers will head to the bench for a second straight day with another lefty slated to take the mound. Jordan Luplow draws the start in left field and will hit fifth.
Sep 9 2019Bauers isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers will head to the bench with a lefty in Patrick Sandoval slated to toe the rubber for the opposition. Jordan Luplow draws the start in left field and will bat fifth.
Sep 8 2019Bauers is not starting Sunday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers finds himself on the bench for the second straight game. Greg Allen remains the starter in left field.
Sep 7 2019Bauers will sit Saturday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bauers has gone 2-for-13 with eight walks since returning to the big-league roster in late August. Greg Allen will start in left field Saturday.
Aug 31 2019Bauers was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Aug 1 2019Bauers was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.
Jul 15 2019Bauers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, Mandy Bell of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 18 2019Bauers went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 23 2018Bauers went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a double, and two runs scored in Monday's victory over the Yankees.Bauers put Tampa Bay on top in the fifth inning after slugging a three-run home run. Although he's received criticism due to a lack of production during his first season in the big leagues, Bauers' power numbers have increased of late, as he's homered three times and driven in 10 runs over his last 10 matchups.
Jul 14 2018Bauers went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Friday's 11-8 loss to the Twins.The rookie now has an impressive 18 extra-base hits (12 doubles, two triples, four homers) in his first 34 big-league games, fueling Bauers' .258/.378/.492 slash line.
Jul 14 2018Bauers went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, four RBI and four runs scored Saturday during the Rays' 19-6 win against the Twins.The rookie played a major role in the Rays' 15-run show across the final three innings, plating two on a double in the eighth and lining a homer over the right-field wall in the ninth off position-player-as-pitcher Willians Astudillo. Bauers has homered in back-to-back games and three of his past seven. The 22-year-old's power potential has been a point of heavy scrutiny in his development, but with five blasts in 125 plate appearances to accentuate a .264/.383/.520 line, he's keeping a solid early pace to alleviate some of that uncertainty.
Jul 12 2018Bauers went 3-for-4 with a double Thursday against the Twins.Bauers recorded his third multi-hit game and his fifth extra-base hit in his last nine starts. Though his .255 batting average and three home runs in 115 at-bats don't stand out, he has flashed other impressive skills highlighted by a .377 on-base percentage. However, to become a reliable fantasy asset in the majority of formats, he'll need to improve on his .215/.367/.418 line against right-handed pitchers.
Jul 12 2018Bauers is out of Thursday's lineup against Minnesota, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.Bauers has struggled against right-handers this season, as he's batting just .215 over 79 at-bats, so he'll take a seat against Kyle Gibson. C.J. Cron will get the call at first base and is slated to bat sixth.
Jul 10 2018Bauers went 1-for-4 with an RBI from a fielder's choice, a walk, a stolen base and two runs in an extra-inning win over the Tigers on Monday.Bauers put together his second straight productive offensive effort after a multi-game slump that caused his season average to plummet 70 points to .227. The outfielder is still hitting just .172 in July, but perhaps the current two-game surge is a harbinger of an extended stretch of success at the plate.
Jul 9 2018Bauers went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo home run, two walks and three runs in a win over the Mets on Sunday.Bauers was a constant thorn in the side of the Mets in the blowout win, snapping a 3-for-33 slump in authoritative fashion. The rookie's solo homer was his first round tripper since June 24, and he's now racked up an impressive 14 extra-base hits (nine doubles, two triples, three homers) over his first 121 big-league plate appearances.
Jul 7 2018Bauers is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.Bauers will take a seat after a pair of 0-for-4 showings during the past two games. C.J. Cron will draw a start at first base with left-hander Steven Matz on the mound for New York.
Jul 2 2018Bauers is not starting Monday against the Marlins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Bauers is the victim of the National League park, with regular designated hitter C.J. Cron starting in his usual first base spot. The Rays face the left-handed Wei-Yin Chen on Monday but will face righties in the last two games of the series, so Bauers has a good chance to start those games.
Jun 26 2018Bauers, who went 4-for-5 with an RBI double and two runs in a win over the Nationals on Monday, is hitting .500 (7-for-14) with two doubles, a triple, a home run, thee RBI, a walk and four runs in his last three games.The rookie already has six multi-hit efforts overall since making his debut June 7, especially impressive when factoring in that he went hitless in his first two major-league games. Bauers has compiled 11 extra-base hits since arriving as well, and a discerning eye that's helped lead to 13 walks is playing a significant part in his outstanding .416 on-base percentage.
Jun 25 2018Bauers went 2-for-6 with a triple, a game-winning solo home run and two runs overall in an extra-innings win over the Yankees on Sunday.Bauers put an end to the marathon contest with a 420-foot solo shot to center off reliever Chasen Shreve, securing a rare sweep of the Yankees. The rookie has now reached safely in four straight games, and he's been impressively squaring up against big-league arms thus far. Factoring in Sunday's production, Bauers has already compiled 10 extra-base hits (six doubles, two triples, two homers) on the strength of a 45.2 percent hard contact rate over his first 72 plate appearances.
Jun 19 2018Bauers went 1-for-2 with a double, two walks and two runs in a loss to the Astros on Monday.Bauers continues to be a constant presence on the bases, with Monday's productive night pushing his OBP to .380. The rookie has also shown some nice pop thus far, as he's posted six extra-base hits (four doubles, one triple, one home run) over his first 50 plate appearances.
Jun 17 2018Bauers went 2-for-3 with a triple and a walk in a loss to the Yankees on Saturday.Bauers ripped the first three-bagger of his young career against reliever Chasen Shreve, already his fifth extra-base hit of the season. Bauers has more than held his own against big-league arms thus far, as Saturday's production represented his fourth multi-hit effort over 10 games.
Jun 12 2018Bauers went 2-for-3 with a double, a two-run home run, two walks and three runs in a win over the Blue Jays on Monday.Bauers squared up on a Sam Gaviglio fourth-inning offering, sending it 386 feet to right in the fourth for his first major-league round tripper. It was a stellar offensive night for the rookie overall, as he was on base four times and extended his modest hitting streak to three games. After going hitless over his first two games, the 22-year-old has gone 5-for-12 with three doubles and Monday's homer over the subsequent three contests.
Jun 8 2018Bauers went 0-for-4 with a strikeout during his big-league debut in a loss to the Mariners on Thursday.The highly anticipated arrival of Bauers at the big-league level was ultimately a dud in the box score, but hopes are high for the 22-year-old. Bauers has certainly played a role in boosting those expectations with some prodigious power displays over the last two spring trainings, as well as a solid last season-plus at Triple-A Durham.
Jun 7 2018Bauers was called up from Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Steve Carney of 620 WDAE reports.In a corresponding move, the club designated Brad Miller for assignment. Looking ahead, Bauers should receive regular playing time at first base while also getting some starts at the DH spot. Through 52 games with the Bulls this season, he slashed .279/.357/.426 with five home runs and 24 RBI.
Jun 6 2018Bauers will be recalled from Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Juan Toribio of The Athletic Tampa Bay reports.Bauers will head to the major leagues after hitting .277 with five home runs and 24 RBI through 51 games at Triple-A this season. The Rays are expected to make a corresponding move prior to Thursday's tilt.
Jun 5 2018Bauers is slashing .277/.350/.426 with 19 extra-base hits (14 doubles, five home runs) and 24 RBI over 218 plate appearances with Triple-A Durham.The 22-year-old is displaying improvement with the bat during what is his second full season at the Triple-A level. Bauers has upped both his average and slugging percentage by 14 points over last season, but he's also seen an 18-point drop in on-base percentage partly due to a four-point drop in walk rate. The promising prospect brings a decent mix of power and speed to the table, although he's yet to generate the type of home-run production that some of his spectacular spring training round trippers of the past two seasons would imply he's capable of.
Apr 13 2018Bauers, who went 0-for-3 in Triple-A Durham's 2-0 loss to Columbus on Thursday, is hitting .174 (4-for-23) over his first seven games.There's a trio of extra-base hits, two RBI, three walks, a stolen base and three runs on his ledger, so Bauers has made more noise than his unsightly average implies. However, after garnering a well-earned reputation for prodigious home runs over the last two springs, the 22-year-old has yet to go deep in the early going with Durham. The versatile first baseman figures to continue biding his time at the Triple-A level this season as long as C.J. Cron remains healthy and productive with the big-league club, but a callup at some point this season is certainly a possibility.
Mar 7 2018Bauers went 1-for-2 with a second-inning solo home run in Tuesday's 9-1 Grapefruit League loss to the Red Sox.Bauers opened some eyes last spring training with a shot that landed on the roof of the team's right-field offices, but Tuesday's blast reportedly one-upped it, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports. The promising prospect is still highly likely to open the 2018 season with a second go-around at Triple-A Durham after a solid 2017 with the Bulls, but he's expected to receive an extended look against big-league arms this spring in anticipation of a potential promotion at some point in the coming campaign.
Mar 5 2018Bauers, who is trying to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster this spring, is helping his cause by putting in time in both the outfield and at first base, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.The promising 22-year-old hasn't yet taken off at the plate this spring, hitting just .211 over his first 19 at-bats. However, Bauers has been making a positive impression with his versatility and approach, bouncing back from a first-inning error in right field against the Yankees on Sunday with an opposite-field double in his first at-bat in the following frame. Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports that Bauers had designs on potentially locking down the starting first base role prior to the Rays trading for C.J. Cron, but he's handled the development well, partly by embracing his outfield work. "It doesn't matter who comes walking through that door," he said. "I'm still here to compete for a job, whether it's at first base or left field, or wherever. I'm here to win a job."
Mar 1 2018Bauers went 2-for-4 with a run in Thursday's 5-2 Grapefruit League loss to the Orioles.Bauers was hitless over his first 10 spring at-bats prior to Thursday, so the pair of singles enabled him to break the ice on the stat sheet. The 22-year-old spent the entirety of 2017 at Triple-A Durham, finishing with a .263/.368/.412 line that partly consisted of 13 home runs, 63 RBI and 20 stolen bases over 575 plate appearances. The promising prospect is likely to start the regular season back in the minors given the recent influx of personnel in the outfield, but he'd certainly be a candidate for call-up as soon as an opportunity arose. Moreover, it's not entirely out of the question that Bauers carves out one of the final spot on the Opening Day roster with a strong enough spring.
Nov 20 2017Bauers was added to the Rays' 40-man roster Monday.By moving Bauers to the 40-man roster, the Rays have protected him from the Rule 5 draft. Bauers played exclusively at Triple-A Durham during the 2017 season, where he slashed .263/.368/.412 across 132 games. In addition to a solid display at the plate, he stole 20 bases while being caught just three times.
Aug 9 2017Bauers, 21, is hitting .270/.373/.420 with 10 home runs, 53 RBI and 13 steals through 106 games for Triple-A Durham.Even though Bauers has made the transition from first base to the outfield, the acquisition of Lucas Duda at the trade deadline certainly hurt his chances of a promotion to the big leagues. He could still come up when rosters expand in September, but it is unlikely he would receive significant at-bats, as the Rays are in the thick of the Wild Card race. More likely, Bauers will have to wait until 2018 to try and win a spot on the roster.
Jul 9 2017Bauers, 21, is hitting just .184 with 10 strikeouts over his last 10 games for Triple-A Durham.Bauers does have a home run and seven RBI over that span, though. However, the plate discipline has not been quite as solid at this level as in past years for Bauers. Still, he's got some pop and has also swiped a career-best 11 bases this year. He should make his MLB debut by the end of the 2017 campaign.
Jun 1 2017Bauers, 21, is batting .249/.353/.384 with five home runs, 21 RBI and five steals through 46 games for Triple-A Durham.Bauers has stellar plate discipline but only average in-game power. His raw power has not translated to the field at this time, as his career high is 14 home runs in a single year. With the Rays currently on a hot streak at the big league level with players like Logan Morrison, Corey Dickerson and Steven Souza, it does not appear that a promotion for Bauers is on the horizon. That being said, an injury or trade could change the outlook.