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Jake Bauers went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored, and three RNI while striking out twice in the Brewers’ 14-2 season-opening win over the White Sox Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Bauers is in line for increased at-bats to begin the season with Jackson Chourio (hand) sidelined for manager Pat Murphy, posting an underwhelming .752 OPS with seven home runs and 28 RBI over 86 games in 2025.
The Brewers and Jake Bauers have agreed to a one-year contract to avoid arbitration.
Fantasy Impact
Bauers hit .235, with seven home runs, and 28 RBI in 85 games with the Brewers last season. He will likely see playing time as a platoon option against right-handed pitching.
Jake Bauers went 3-for-3 in the loss to the Cardinals, adding a stolen base and a walk while avoiding any strikeouts.
Fantasy Impact
After today’s game, Bauers has a .235 batting average with 40 hits, 27 RBI, and 8 stolen bases across 77 games this season.
Jake Bauers went 2-for-3 in the win over the Pirates with a home run and two RBI.
Fantasy Impact
The 29-year-old has heated up at the plate, hitting .313 with one home run and five RBI over his last seven games for the Brewers. After yesterday’s game, Bauers has a .206 batting average with 23 RBI and six home runs over 68 games this season.
Jake Bauers went 2-for-5 in the win over the Pirates, driving in two runs, scoring once, and stealing a base.
Fantasy Impact
After today’s victory, Bauers holds a .196 batting average with 21 RBI and 5 home runs across 67 games this season. The stolen base gives him seven on the season.