Ji Hwan Bae

Ji Hwan Bae (hip) was activated from the IL by the Pirates and optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Fantasy Impact

Bae was on a rehab assignment due to a left hip flexor injury. The Pirates determined to keep him on the Indianapolis roster for now. He could be a depth option for the Pirates in the future.

Ji Hwan Bae will start the season on the 10-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Bae is working his way back from a hip injury. He will look to earn a utility role off the bench when he is healthy.

Ji Hwan Bae is scheduled to begin a running progression next week.

Fantasy Impact

Bae has been sidelined due to a left hip injury. He'll have a little less than one week to get fully healthy for Opening Day.

Pirates infielder/outfielder Ji-Hwan Bae is back in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Bae got the night off in his club's 13-7 win on Wednesday but will return to hit ninth for the series finale on Thursday. It's been tough sledding at the plate for Bae who is hitting just .236 two homers and a .614 OPS on the season but also has a hefty 23 steals in 104 games.

Bae had a productive day at the plate, driving in two runs while also scoring twice and stealing a base in three at-bats.

Fantasy Impact

This performance adds to his season-long contributions, which include a .277 batting average, 19 stolen bases, and a 16 RBI through 57 games played.