Last Game
Thu, Apr 25 |
MLBN
  • Coors Field
9
Final
10

NL West Standings

Team W-L L10 STRK
16-11 5-5 W4
14-14 5-5 L1
12-14 4-6 L1
12-14 6-4 L1
7-19 3-7 W1

Share Video

Link copied!

Top Michel Baez News

  • Michel Baez: Cut loose by Padres

    Baez was released by the Padres on Dec. 18.

    Baez signed out of Cuba for $3 million back before the 2017 season and quickly rose to top-50 prospect status, but his career has been sidetracked by injury issues and also control problems. The 6-foot-8 right-hander spent most of 2023 split between Double-A San Antonio and Triple-A El Paso, collecting a 7.18 ERA and 28:30 K:BB over 36.1 frames between the two stops. He'll turn 28 next month.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Outrighted to Triple-A

    Baez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A El Paso by the Padres on Monday.

    Baez is no longer on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization. He'll be used in a relief role with El Paso.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Designated for assignment

    Baez was designated for assignment by the Padres on Thursday.

    Baez got the boot from the 40-man roster as the Padres finalized their Opening Day squad. The 27-year-old right-hander has logged only 6.2 innings at the major-league level since the end of the 2019 season.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Optioned to minors

    Baez was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

    Baez made two appearances in the majors last season for San Diego, allowing just one hit and no earned runs. However, he will need to improve upon his 8.44 ERA and 2.13 WHIP in Triple-A from last season before the team can feel comfortable keeping him in the majors.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Sent to Triple-A

    Baez was optioned to Triple-A El Paso ahead of Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against Colorado.

    Baez was called up last week and will head back to the minors after delivering a scoreless inning during Game 1 of Tuesday's twin bill. He also pitched a scoreless frame during his other appearance while up with the Padres.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Joins big-league bullpen

    Baez was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

    Baez has a 3.31 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 24 strikeouts in 16.1 innings over his last 14 appearances in the minors. He may get sent back to Triple-A when Nick Martinez is activated from the paternity list in a few days.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Reinstated, optioned to Double-A

    Baez (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Double-A San Antonio on Monday.

    Baez's rehab assignment shifted to San Antonio in mid-May, and he posted a 4.05 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 6.2 innings over five relief appearances. Although the right-hander is now considered healthy, he'll remain with the Double-A club.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Moves rehab to Double-A

    Baez (elbow) moved his rehab assignment to Double-A San Antonio on Wednesday and struck out five over two scoreless innings. He allowed no hits and walked one in his 36-pitch appearance.

    Baez, who is on the mend from April 2021 Tommy John surgery, was moved up to San Antonio after he turned in a 1.17 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB in 7.2 innings over four appearances at Single-A Lake Elsinore. Before going under the knife last year, the 26-year-old was being developed as a multi-inning reliever, so he could be tasked with recording more than three outs in his subsequent rehab appearances. Whether Baez joins the Padres or is optioned to a minor-league affiliate once he's officially activated from the 60-day injured list will likely hinge on his performance over the duration of his rehab assignment.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Begins rehab assignment

    Baez (elbow) made his first rehab appearance with Single-A Lake Elsinore on Saturday, pitching two perfect innings during which he struck out one batter.

    This was a significant step in Baez's recovery from the Tommy John surgery he underwent in April of 2021. The right-handed reliever has been hitting 96-97 mph with his fastball, per freelance baseball journalist Francys Romero, and it appears possible that he could return to the big club earlier than originally expected. Baez posted a 3.03 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 28:14 K:BB across 29.2 innings in 2019 but spent most of 2020 at the Padres' alternate camp before suffering a torn UCL in his right elbow during spring training last season.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Goes back on 60-day IL

    Baez (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Friday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    Baez didn't play at all last season as he recovered from Tommy John surgery, and he'll open the 2022 campaign back on the IL as he continues his rehab. The reliever's move to the injured list makes room for the recently acquired Luke Voit on the 40-man roster. Baez isn't expected to be ready to pitch until July at the earliest.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Shifts to IL

    The Padres placed Baez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.

    Baez will be sidelined for the entire 2021 season and likely a portion of the 2022 campaign after he was diagnosed earlier this week with a torn UCL that will require Tommy John surgery. His move to the 60-day IL will afford the Padres some additional flexibility with their 40-man roster.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Headed for Tommy John surgery

    Baez has been diagnosed with a torn elbow ligament and will require Tommy John surgery, freelance writer Francys Romero reports.

    Baez had recently been sidelined with arm fatigue and made only three appearances this spring, allowing four runs (three earned) and posting a 5:4 K:BB over 3.1 innings. He'll miss the entirety of the 2021 campaign and is likely to be out for part of 2022 as well.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Returns to mound Thursday

    Baez pitched one-third of an inning against Oakland in a Cactus League contest Thursday, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk while striking out one. It was his first spring appearance since March 2.

    According to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune, Baez has been sidelined while refining his mechanics and dealing with arm fatigue. The right-hander was tagged for a solo home run in his brief appearance Thursday and has made only two appearance this spring. He is likely to open the campaign in the minors.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Viewed as long reliever

    Baez will be stretched out in spring with the aim of developing as a multi-inning reliever, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

    Baez has experience starting in the minors, but his two-pitch arsenal and a crowded Padres rotation make a multi-inning relief role the most logical path to big-league innings. The 25-year-old has logged 34.1 frames in the majors over the past two seasons, but he appears to have a tough route to cracking the Opening Day roster given San Diego's bullpen depth.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Sent to alternate training site

    Baez was optioned to the alternate training site by the Padres on Sunday.

    The 24-year-old gave up one run on four hits over 2.1 innings while serving as the opener Saturday against the Rockies, but he'll return to the alternate site to make room on the active roster for trade-acquisition Trevor Rosenthal. Baez has allowed four runs on seven hits with a 7:2 K:BB through 4.2 innings this season.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Lasts 2.1 innings as opener

    Baez didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's contest between the Rockies and the Padres. He gave up one run on four hits while fanning three across 2.1 innings.

    Baez only lasted 2.1 innings as the opening pitcher here, but that was expected considering he had only logged two relief appearances in 2020 prior to making his emergency start. He is expected to remain as a bullpen arm going forward.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Starting Saturday

    Baez will start Saturday's game against the Rockies.

    Adrian Morejon was initially scheduled to start Saturday, but he was placed on the 10-day injured list for an undisclosed reason. As a result, Baez will step in to take his place. Baez has made two relief appearances this season, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four over 2.1 innings.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Joins big club

    Baez was recalled from San Diego's alternate camp Wednesday.

    Baez made 24 appearances for the Padres in 2019 and posted a 3.03 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 28:14 K:BB across 29.2 innings in the process. Edward Olivares was sent to the team's satellite camp in a corresponding move.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Optioned to alternate camp

    Baez was sent to the Padres' alternate training site Wednesday.

    Baez had been competing for a spot in the Padres' crowded bullpen, but he'll instead open the campaign without a spot on the 30-man roster. The right-hander posted a 3.03 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 28:14 K:BB over 29.2 innings in his first taste of the majors with the Padres last season.

    ... See More ... See Less
  • Padres' Michel Baez: Impresses in spring action

    Baez pitched six innings in Cactus League play, allowing one run on three hits while compiling a 5:2 K:BB.

    Though Baez did not start any spring contests, his six innings were spread over three appearances, lending credence to the assumption that the Padres view the 24-year-old as an eventual big-league starter. Baez was used primarily as a reliever last season, but he's expected to be part of the starting rotation for Triple-A El Paso when the 2020 campaign gets underway.

    ... See More ... See Less

Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-8, 220 lbs
Birthplace: Havana, Cuba
Age: 28
Experience: 1
Bats/Throws: R, R