In four seasons (not including 2024), Jake Bauers has never had a higher batting average than .226. He has shown modest power (.361 slugging percentage), mediocre defense (at best), and a below-average hit tool.
What initially seemed like a lucky break for the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday was eventually ruled to their detriment.
Megill was on the IL for a couple weeks after suffering a concussion when he fainted. The Brewers begin a series against the Cardinals tonight. With an open roster spot, they needed to fill it in advance of tonight’s game.
Jake Bauers hit a three-run home run in a four-RBI day as the Milwaukee Brewers overcame an early three-run deficit to defeat the host Baltimore Orioles 11-5 on Saturday.
Hopefully, talent largely dictates who makes the initial 26-man roster. However, logistical considerations like minor-league options also play a large role in the Milwaukee Brewers' decisions.
Jake Bauers Bauers was acquired from the Yankees in exchange for Jace Avina and Brian Sánchez and was initially slated to be the team’s starting first baseman, much to the dismay of quite a few Brewer Fanatic readers.
The Brewers’ lack of power was a well-noted weakness that hampered the team throughout the 2023 season. Matt Arnold addressed that need by signing sluggers Rhys Hoskins and Gary Sanchez, but his first step toward adding thump to the lineup came in November when the Brewers acquired Jake Bauers from...
Will the Milwaukee Brewers be competitive in 2024? After much speculation surrounding roster decisions and potential trades, Milwaukee looks set to fight for another division title.
Agreement deadline was Thursday at noon After settling with Hoby Milner the previous evening, the Brewers agreed to one-year deals with Willy Adames, Jake Bauers and Bryse Wilson prior to Thursday’s noon deadline for reaching agreements with arbitration-eligible players.
It’s no secret that the Milwaukee Brewers need upgrades at the corner infield positions. Their projected starters at those positions are Andrew Monasterio at third base and Jake Bauers at first.
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired outfielder/first baseman Jake Bauers from the New York Yankees on Friday for two minor leaguers. New York received outfielders Jace Avina and Brian Sanchez from the Brewers.
The Brewers have acquired infielder/outfielder Jake Bauers from the Yankees, per announcements from both clubs. Minor league outfielders Jace Avina and Brian Sanchez are headed to the Yanks in return.
The New York Yankees reinstated first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers and outfielder Greg Allen from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. The team also optioned infielder/outfielder Franchy Cordero to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of the series finale against the visiting Kansas City Royals.
The New York Yankees urgently need to bolster their outfield, but is there someone on the roster who can save the day?
The New York Yankees' outfield depth has taken another hit. On Friday, Jake Bauers landed on the 10-day injured list with a left rotator cuff contusion that could keep him down for a while, per team announcement. Fellow outfielder Franchy Cordero has been called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take Bauers' roster spot.
Bauers has gradually improved his plate discipline and swing decisions, combining them with solid power.
There is no doubt that the New York Yankees urgently require support in the outfield, which prompted them to demote Franchy Cordero to Triple-A and promote intriguing Jake Bauers, who was performing exceptionally well for the Scranton minor-league affiliate team.
Jake Bauers was only on the taxi squad for one day. On Saturday, the Yankees promoted Bauers to the active roster to take Franchy Cordero's spot after optioning him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Friday night.
Bauers is lighting up Triple-A Scranton, logging a 1.335 OPS. He’s also earned a .328 average with a .476 OBP and a .859 slugging percentage.
The Yankees have re-signed Jake Bauers, assigning the left-handed hitter to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, according to the MiLB transactions page. Bauers was originally acquired by New York in a trade last June with the Reds in exchange for cash.
Bauers has appeared in parts of three big league seasons, suiting up with the Rays, Indians and Mariners.
Interestingly, Seattle begins a three-game series in downtown Cleveland on Friday night.
Bauers hasn't lived up to his promise in Cleveland and the team is ready to give someone else a shot.
During Saturday’s game against the Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez paid a major price for catching a foul ball. Both the veteran outfielder and rookie first baseman Jake Bauers sprinted into foul territory to try and grab the foul ball drifting further towards the stands.
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