Michel Baez Stats

San Diego Padres reliever Michel Baez (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the 2021 season. The surprise announcement came as the Friars revealed relievers Ryan Weathers and Nabil Crismatt will crack the Opening Day roster. A former prospect, Baez made a strong debut in 2019 with a 3.03 ERA over 24 appearances, but was limited to just 4 frames last season. The 25-year-old righty will rehab and make his comeback attempt around the 2022 All-Star break. With the devastating injury and delay in development, Baez' playing ceiling is likely in relief and he should be discounted accordingly in dynasty leagues.

10 days ago

San Diego Padres pitchers Adrian Morejon and Michel Baez were surprisingly left off the Opening Day roster. Both prospects debuted in 2019 and were expected to fill middle relief roles this season, but neither showed enough in camp to stick. Morejon also projects as a starter so his demotion is likely tied to a longer-term development plan. As the teams No. 7 prospect, the 21-year-old Morejon has electric stuff but struggles with command. The 24-year-old Baez (No. 9) is more polished and pitched well in 29 2/3 big league innings in 2019 with a 3.03 ERA. Hes a probable call-up as injuries accumulate. Both players should impact the roster in 2020 but neither are worthy fantasy pieces outside of dynasty leagues.

over 6 months ago

San Diego Padres pitcher Michel Baez is building up as a starter this spring training. Amongst a crowded group, Baez is likely seventh in line for the rotation behind Cal Quantrill, but the Friars believe he fits the bill. The 24-year-old prospect debuted in 2019 to a 3.03 ERA (4.36 FIP) and 8.5 K/9 in 29 2/3 innings. Utilized as a reliever, Baez capitalized on his strong fastball-changeup combination but recognizes the need to develop a third pitch. After working on a slider this winter, hes ready to prove himself. Baez is fine with a potential relief role, but its conceivable hell draw a few starts if the Padres stretch out their rotation this season. With an ADP of 747, Baez is a deep-league options to anchor strikeouts and ratios, but hes still a way off from universal fantasy relevance.

over a year ago