CF,RF - New York Mets MiLB
- Age 26
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
Availability
The Mets have reassigned outfielder Ji Hwan Bae to minor league camp.
Fantasy Impact
Bae had a nice spring, going 5-for-17 (.294) with a double and a triple across 20 plate appearances. The 26-year-old was claimed off waivers from the Pirates in November after he hit .223 with two homers, 37 stolen bases, and a .587 OPS with the Bucs in 163 games from 2022-2025.
Ji Hwan Bae has been claimed off waivers by the New York Mets after being placed on waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this week. The outfielder appeared in 13 games for Pittsburgh during the 2025 season, going 1-for-20 with nine strikeouts.
Fantasy Impact
Bae spent most of the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Indianapolis, where he slashed .292/.380/.424 with one homer and four stolen bases across 305 plate appearances. He will now join a new organization ahead of the 2026 season.
The Pirates designated Ji Hwan Bae for assignment.
Fantasy Impact
Bae will likely clear waivers. He could elect free agency if he does.
The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned Ji Hwan Bae to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Bae went 0-for-9 with two strikeouts and a walk in September. In a corresponding move, Jack Suwinski (groin) has been activated from the injured list.
The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned Ji Hwan Bae to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Since his call-up on May 9, Bae has gone 1-for-7 with two stolen bases. In a corresponding move, Nick Solak was added to the Pirates' 26-man roster.
