Ji Hwan Bae - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Claimed by Mets The Mets claimed Bae off waivers from the Pirates on Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bae was placed on waivers earlier this week, and he'll have a new home ahead of the 2026 season. The outfielder appeared in 13 games for Pittsburgh during 2025, going 1-for-20 with nine Ks. He slashed .292/.380/.424 with a homer and four stolen bases in 305 plate appearances at Triple-A Indianapolis.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sources: Pirates place OF Ji-Hwan Bae, INF Liover Peguero on waivers Per sources, the Pirates have placed outfielder Ji Hwan Bae, infielder Liover Peguero and right-hander Jack Little on waivers. With the move...

NOVEMBER 5 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Waived by Pirates The Pirates placed Bae on waivers Tuesday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.

Impact Bae spent nearly all of 2025 at Triple-A Indianapolis, where he slashed .292/.380/.424 with 21 RBI, 55 runs scored and 23 steals over 67 games. Any club interested in adding the 26-year-old to its 40-man roster will now have the opportunity to do so; otherwise, Bae will most likely report to Indianapolis to begin the 2026 campaign.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to Indianapolis The Pirates optioned Bae to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact He's being sent back down to accommodate the return of Jack Suwinski (groin) from the injured list. The left-handed-hitting Bae had started four of the last five games against righties, but he's just 1-for-20 at the dish during his time with the Pirates this season.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Crews homers, Wood throws out potential tying run at the plate as Nationals edge Pirates 6-5

Dylan Crews hit a two-run homer, James Wood threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth inning and the Washington Nationals edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Frid...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Swipes two bags against O's Bae went 0-for-2 with two walks and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Orioles.

Impact The 26-year-old utility player got the start in left field and batted eighth, doing his best to get into scoring position on a night when offense was at a premium. Bae has gotten two starts in three games since returning to the majors Sunday, and while he's still looking for his first hit, he's drawn three walks in seven plate appearances, discipline that reflects the .282/.377/.411 slash line he posted over 64 contests for Triple-A Indianapolis this season. Bae also went 23-for-27 on the basepaths at Triple-A, and he's 4-for-4 in 10 big-league games this year.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Called up, starting Sunday The Pirates recalled Bae from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday. He'll start in left field and bat ninth in the Pirates' series finale versus the Brewers.

Impact Pittsburgh optioned Ryan Kreidler to Triple-A to make room on the active roster for another utility type in Bae, who will be back with the Pirates for the first time since mid-May. While spending the majority of the season at Indianapolis, Bae has produced a .282/.377/.411 slash line with one home run and 23 stolen bases across 289 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Called up, starting Sunday The Pirates recalled Bae from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday. He'll start in left field and bat ninth in the Pirates' series finale versus the Brewers.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates farm report for July 22, 2025: Ji Hwan Bae's 4 hits help Indy win series opener INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 57-39) rolled past Toledo (Tigers), 7-1. 1B Billy Cook (.253) was 2 for 5 with a two-run homer. CF Ji Hwan Bae (.296...

JULY 23 • TRIBLIVE.COM

2 fans ejected from Louisville Bats game after altercation with outfielder Ji Hwan Bae The fans were removed during the eighth inning after a "verbal altercation," Louisville Bats Senior Vice President of Operations Brett Myers...

JULY 3 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Back in action for Triple-A club Bae (undisclosed) has gone 5-for-12 with a walk, an RBI and four runs in three games for Triple-A Indianapolis since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list Friday.

Impact After he was optioned to Triple-A on May 16 following a week-long stint in the big leagues, Bae played in just one game for Indianapolis before landing on the IL a week later. He was cleared to start up a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on June 17, and after six games in the Florida State League, he made his return to the Indianapolis lineup.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

On shelf at Triple-A Triple-A Indianapolis placed Bae on its 7-day injured list May 23 due to an unspecified injury.

Impact After a week-long stint in the majors, Bae was optioned to Triple-A on May 16, but he appeared in just one game for Indianapolis before being placed on the shelf. He looks close to rejoining the Indianapolis lineup, as he began a rehab assignment at Single-A Bradenton last Wednesday and went 3-for-12 with a double and a walk through his first four games.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Bae to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Impact The move makes room on the 26-man roster for Nick Solak, whose contract was selected by the Pirates. Bae appeared in five games for Pittsburgh after being recalled May 9 and went 1-for-7 with two stolen bases and three runs scored over that span. He could return to the majors should the Pirates require outfield depth.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates promote hot-hitting Nick Solak, option Ji Hwan Bae PHILADELPHIA — Before Friday’s series opener against the Phillies, the Pirates promoted utilityman Nick Solak from Triple-A Indianapolis....

MAY 16 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Matt Olson homers, scores winning run on wild pitch in 11th as Braves top Pirates 3-2

Matt Olson homered in the third inning and scored the winning run on a wild pitch in the 11th inning as the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Promoted Friday The Pirates recalled Bae from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Impact Bae was up with the Pirates for the first week of the regular season but was demoted after going 0-for-4 in two games. The 25-year-old will rejoin the big club Friday after posting a .258/.343/.376 slash line with one homer and six steals in 23 games with Indianapolis. Enmanuel Valdez (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured in a corresponding move.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates send Ji Hwan Bae to minors, trade Jason Delay to Braves The Pirates announced a trio of moves on Thursday evening, officially adding outfielder Alexander Canario to the 26-man roster and sending u...

APRIL 3 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Demoted to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Bae to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

Impact Bae has just four plate appearances in 2025, but has struck out three times and has not reached base. In 2024, the outfielder hit for an OPS of .463, but was able to hit for a .927 OPS in Triple-A Indianapolis. With the 25-year-old finding great success in the minors and struggles in the majors, he may find himself to be a four-A player. In a corresponding move, Alexander Canario was added to the 26-man roster.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Checks back into spring lineup Bae (hand) will start in left field and bat leadoff in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.

Impact Bae jammed the ring finger on his right hand when he was picked off while sliding back into third base during Sunday's game against the Tigers, but he needed just one day off to heal up from the injury. With Tommy Pham, Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds expected to form Pittsburgh's preferred starting outfield trio from left to right heading into Opening Day, Bae is competing with Billy Cook, Jack Suwinski, Joshua Palacios, DJ Stewart and Nick Solak for one or two reserve outfielder roles this spring. The 25-year-old Bae's elite speed could make him a useful asset off the bench, though the fact that he has two minor-league options remaining could compel the Pirates to send him to Triple-A Indianapolis to begin the season so he can receive steady at-bats.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor hand issue Bae suffered a hand injury during Sunday's spring game against the Tigers, but manager Derek Shelton downplayed the injury, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Bae jammed his hand while sliding into third base but doesn't appear to be facing a serious injury. The 25-year-old struggled in 29 big-league games last season with a .463 OPS and spent most of the campaign in the minors.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to minors Bae is being optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.comreports.

Impact Bae started three of Pittsburgh's previous four games, but he's mired in a 3-for-23 slump and will return to the minors. Oneil Cruz is making the transition to center field, while Isiah Kiner-Falefa is poised to serve as the club's primary shortstop for the rest of the season.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat against righty Bae is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact Though a right-hander (Nick Martinez) is on the hill for the Reds, the lefty-hitting Bae will head to the bench for the series finale. Michael Taylor will step in as the Pirates' center fielder in place of Bae, who still looks to be the Pirates' preferred option at the position after starting in each of the team's previous five matchups with righties.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Bae is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact The lefty-hitting Bae will hit the bench for the second day in a row while the Rangers send another southpaw (Andrew Heaney) to the hill, but the 25-year-old might have temporarily recaptured a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching. He started in each of the Pirates' last three matchups with righties, going 2-for-11 with three strikeouts. Billy McKinney looks to be Bae's main threat for playing time in right field with Bryan De La Cruz and Bryan Reynolds likely to see more starts at designated hitter in the short term while Andrew McCutchen (knee) is on the injured list.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time trending down Bae is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

Impact Bae will hit the bench along with fellow left-handed hitters Rowdy Tellez and Oneil Cruz while the Pirates send southpaw Martin Perez to the hill for the series finale. Unlike Tellez and Cruz, Bae's spot in the lineup against right-handed pitching doesn't look to be completely secure. Bae was on the bench for three of the Pirates' last five matchups with right-handers, as Michael Taylor started in center field in each of those contests.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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