Cease, unbeaten vs Tigers, leads White Sox to 5-2 win
Dylan Cease remained unbeaten in 10 career starts against Detroit and Yasmani Grandal hit a two-run homer that led the Chicago White Sox over the Tigers 5-2APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ERIC HAASE #13 - CATCHER - MILWAUKEE BREWERS
5 HR •
14 RBI •
.273 AVG
5 HR
14 RBI
.273 AVG
Catching Saturday Haase is starting at catcher and batting seventh in Saturday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Haase appeared as a pinch-hitter in Friday's season opener and went 1-for-2 with a solo home run. He'll now pick up his first start of the year, with Tucker Barnhart heading to the bench. Haase offers more pop than Barnhart, so he should continue to see regular playing time as the Tigers look to increase offensive production.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in Opening Day win Haase went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Friday's 5-4 win over the White Sox.
Impact Haase struck out in his first at-bat Friday when he entered the game as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the eighth, but he blasted a game-tying homer in the bottom of the ninth to help the Tigers secure a comeback win. The 29-year-old should see a fair amount of playing time this year since he has the ability to play behind the dish, at first base and in the outfield.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Báez single, game-ending review lifts Tigers over White Sox
Javier Báez wound up with a winning RBI single on a game-ending replay reversal in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Might work in platoon? Haase may work on the short side of a platoon with Akil Baddoo to begin the season, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact The Tigers traded for Austin Meadows on Monday, which adds some new wrinkles to the outfield. Both Meadows and Baddoo are left-handed bats, and one or both may sit out against southpaws. In such a scenario, Haase along with Victor Reyes are options for more at-bats. Even with the addition of Meadows, Haase should see plenty of playing time, as he's versatile enough to play in the outfield, at first base and behind the plate.
APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
May see more outfield work With Riley Greene (foot) and Derek Hill (hamstring) both out to begin the regular season, Haase may see more playing time in the outfield, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports...
Impact Haase has been preparing for a versatile role where he can play behind the plate, as well as in the outfield and potentially at first base. He still should move around plenty this season, but his services may be more focused on the outfield in the short term due to the injuries. The playing time should be there no matter where he slots in, so Haase remains a decent fantasy option if he continues to hit for power like he did last season, when he popped a career-best 22 home runs in 98 games.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Adjusts routine for versatile role Haase has changed his offseason workout routine to try to be more "explosive" when he plays in the outfield, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Impact Detroit manager A.J. Hinch previously said Haase is a "catcher first," though it seems clear from his offseason focus on speed and quickness that he will appear at multiple positions this season. That should help the 29-year-old play more frequently and potentially pick up eligibility at a few different spots. Haase is coming off a career year in which he blasted 22 home runs across 98 games.
MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Player versatility a spring showcase for Tigers LAKELAND, Fla. -- A.J. Hinch simply wanted to get Eric Haase at-bats in Spring Training a year ago. The Tigers’ skipper wasn’t imagining lef...
MARCH 27, 2022 • MLB.COM
Hits first spring home run Haase went 1-for-2 with a walk and a three-run home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.
Impact Haase relieved Tucker Barnhart and proceeded to hit his first spring home run. Haase is now batting .300 with a 1.162 OPS in Grapefruit League action, while Barnhart is batting just .077 with a .154 OPS. It's a small sample size and still very early, of course, but Haase may be able to secure more playing time during the regular season if he looks this much better at the plate than Barnhart. As it stands, Barnhart is the de facto No. 1 catcher, though the two players could split time fairly evenly to start the year. Haase may also see some time at DH, particularly if the Tigers keep Dustin Garneau on the roster as a third catcher.
MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Turnbull presents Haase with gift as Tigers relive no-no LAKELAND, Fla. -- One of the cooler parts of Justin Verlander’s rise to an elite pitcher with the Tigers over a decade ago were the gestures...
MARCH 18, 2022 • MLB.COM
Will focus on catching Detroit manager A.J. Hinch said Haase is a "catcher first," though he will play some at first base and in left field, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Tigers added Tucker Barnhart in the offseason to play behind the plate, so there was some thought that Haase would primarily play elsewhere with Barnhart taking over as the No. 1 catcher. However, Hinch's comments suggest the two could split duties more evenly. Haase appeared in 98 games last season and popped 22 home runs, and he should maintain decent fantasy value if his playing time looks similar in 2022.
MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Utility role possible Haase could work in a utility role this season, potentially working as a backup catcher as well as an option at first base and in the outfield, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact The Tigers acquired Tucker Barnhart in November, and he will likely serve as the team's No. 1 catcher. Haase figures to work as the primary backup, though Dustin Garneau is also in the mix. Haase also has the ability to play at first and in the corner outfield spots, which should help his playing time outlook. Haase popped a career-best 22 home runs in 2021, so he could be a decent fantasy option as long as he sees the field often enough.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
The Detroit News Final stat line aside, man did Eric Haase hit the ball hard last season: 91 mph average exit velocity, 48% hard-hit rate, 13.7% barrel rate. He mashed.
JANUARY 21, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
On bench Thursday Haase isn't starting Thursday's game against the Twins.
Impact Haase will get a breather after he went 5-for-13 with a double, two runs, two RBI and three strikeouts across the last three games. Dustin Garneau will start at catcher and bat eighth.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Two more hits Tuesday Haase went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Twins.
Impact Haase recorded two hits in the second straight game, which is a welcome sign after he had just two hits total in his last five contests before Monday. The 28-year-old may have a hot streak in him to end the year and could bolster his already career-best counting stats.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Drives in two Monday Haase went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Monday's loss to the White Sox.
Impact Haase has been struggling lately, as he came into Monday batting just .121 over his previous 10 contests. This was also his first multi-hit performance since Aug. 14. He's offset that to some degree with 22 home runs and 59 RBI this season, but Haase will need to prove his value again in 2022 given his limited MLB success before this year.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox hold off Tigers with 8-7 win after benches clear
Eloy Jiménez hit a two-run home run, Yasmani Grandal homered to spark a six-run fourth inning and the AL Central champion Chicago White Sox held off the Detroit Tigers in a testy 8...SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Saturday Haase is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.
Impact Haase has had a very encouraging season, but he's stumbling a bit down the stretch. He hasn't had a multi-hit game since he returned from an abdominal injury in late August, hitting .183/.244/.310 in 21 games over that stretch. Dustin Garneau will start behind the plate Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hernandez, Merrifield lead Royals to 3-1 win over Tigers
Carlos Hernandez pitched five shutout innings and Whit Merrifield drove in a pair of runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in win Sunday Haase went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Rays.
Impact Haase and Dustin Garneau popped solo home runs, which was enough for the Tigers in the 2-0 win. Haase now has 22 home runs this season, which has helped offset his .231 batting average. The 28-year-old is batting just .182 this month, but his ability to leave the yard gives him some fantasy appeal down the stretch, especially from the catcher position.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers, Peralta slow AL-East leading Rays 2-0
Wily Peralta gave up three hits in seven innings, and Eric Haase and Dustin Garneau homered for the Detroit Tigers in a 2-0 win over the AL East-leading Tampa Bay RaysSEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slides to left field Sunday Haase is starting in left field and batting sixth in Sunday's game against the Rays.
Impact Haase started at catcher Friday before getting a day off Saturday, and he'll now slide over to left field with Dustin Garneau picking up the start behind the plate. Haase has struggled this month with a .171/.239/.317 slash line, though he does have 21 home runs this season and could still provide some power for fantasy managers down the stretch.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench Haase will not start Saturday's game against the Rays.
Impact Haase has gone cold at the plate in September, hitting just .171, though he does at least have a pair of homers. Dustin Garneau starts behind the plate Saturday, catching Tarik Skubal.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Wednesday Haase is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Impact With a quick turnaround for the series finale, Haase will be getting a breather after he caught 11 innings in Tuesday's 1-0 win. Dustin Garneau checks in behind the dish in place of Haase, batting eighth.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Sunday Haase is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Impact Haase has hit .209 with two home runs and six RBI in 13 games since returning from the injured list. Dustin Garneau starts behind the dish and bats eighth Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
