JAKE BAUERS NEWS

Losing out on playing time Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact Bauers is on the bench for the sixth straight contest and for the fourth straight matchup with a right-handed starting pitcher (Zack Littell). The Yankees appear to have phased Bauers out in order to take a longer look at younger players like Everson Pereira and Oswald Peraza in everyday roles.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat versus lefty Bauers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact DJ LeMahieu will start at first base and bat leadoff with left-hander MacKenzie Gore readying to toe the slab for Washington. Everson Pereira is again starting in left field. Bauers has slashed just .143/.222/.268 in 63 plate appearances since the calendar flipped to August and holds an ugly .432 overall OPS this year versus southpaws.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Bauers is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Boston.

Impact Bauers sits for the second time in three games, with both off days coming against right-handed pitchers. With his 3-for-35 (.086) showing in his last 10 games dragging his season slash line down to .210/.289/.439, he isn't hitting like an everyday player. DJ LeMahieu starts at first base.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting amid slump Bauers is out of the lineup Wednesday versus Atlanta.

Impact Bauers has been a useful bat for the Yankees this season, especially in the recent absence of Anthony Rizzo (concussion), but the 27-year-old first baseman and corner outfielder is 0-for-12 with eight strikeouts in his last three games. DJ LeMahieu will play first base and bat leadoff Wednesday against the NL East leaders.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Monday Bauers is not in the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Bauers started 14 straight games -- including the last 11 at first base after Anthony Rizzo (concussion) landed on the injured list, but he went just 4-for-29 (.138) over the last seven contests, so manager Aaron Boone decided it was time for a day off. DJ Lemahieu will man first base Monday in place of Bauers.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking over at first base Bauers went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday in a 3-1 win against the Astros.

Impact Bauers broke a 1-1 tie in the fifth inning, swatting a 410-foot solo shot to right field. It was the second homer in as many days for the slugger, who started at first base for the fourth straight contest. It appears that Bauers will be the primary starter at that position against right-handed hurlers while Anthony Rizzo (concussion) is on the injured list.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in loss Bauers went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Astros on Friday.

Impact Bauers put the Yankees on the board in the third inning with a solo shot to left field. It was his third homer over his past six games, and he's added two doubles over that span. However, Bauers has also struck out 11 times in 23 plate appearances over those six contests, highlighting his biggest weakness at the plate. The 27-year-old has posted a 32.1 percent strikeout rate over 187 plate appearances on the campaign.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers again Bauers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-1 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Bauers was responsible for the Yankees' lone run Monday with a solo blast off Tyler Glasnow in the second inning. The 27-year-old Bauers has now homered in consecutive games, giving him nine long balls for the year. His slash line is up to .232/.314/.497 with 22 RBI and 21 runs scored across 172 plate appearances this season. Bauers should maintain a fairly regular role against right-handed pitching in New York, even with the return of Aaron Judge, with Giancarlo Stanton serving as DH and Billy McKinney retreating to a bench spot.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bright spot in loss Bauers went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Sunday's loss to the Orioles.

Impact The Yankees fell behind by seven runs in the first inning and were never really in the game, but Bauers provided a small glimmer of hope with his solo shot in the third inning and run-scoring double in the fourth. The multi-hit performance was Bauers' first since June 18. The 27-year-old has seen his playing time wane in July, though he's been moderately productive when given the opportunity, slashing .250/.323/.571 with a two homers, three doubles, five RBI and four runs over 31 plate appearances this month.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Bauers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact After coming off the injured list Sunday, Bauers served as the Yankees' leadoff man in his first two games back in action, going 1-for-8 with a run and a walk. With left-hander Jose Quintana on the hill for the Mets on Wednesday, the lefty-hitting Bauers will retreat to the bench and cede the leadoff spot to Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees reinstate Jake Bauers, Greg Allen from IL The New York Yankees reinstated first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers and outfielder Greg Allen from the 10-day injured list on Sunday

JULY 23, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Reinstated, leading off Sunday Bauers (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Sunday and is starting in right field and batting leadoff against the Royals.

Impact Bauers has been on the shelf since July 6 with a left rotator cuff inflammation, but he's back with the Yankees after a three-game rehab stint with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 27-year-old went 7-for-9 with two doubles and two homers during the assignment and has a .782 OPS for New York this season.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins assignment Bauers (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Conor Foley of The Scranton Times-Tribune reports.

Impact Bauers has been on the injured list since July 7 with left rotator cuff inflammation. It's unclear how long Bauers will spend in Triple-A, but it's possible he returns ahead of the Yankees' series against the Mets on Tuesday.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will ramp up activities soon Bauers (shoulder) is expected to ramp up baseball activities in the next few days, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Bauers injured his left shoulder while diving for a ball against the Orioles on July 5 and was subsequently diagnosed with a bruised rotator cuff. The 27-year-old is eligible to be activated Monday, but given that he hasn't yet resumed baseball activities, it's clear that he'll need to spend more than the minimum on the IL. Billy McKinney and Isiah Kiner-Falefa have been splitting time in left field while Bauers has been on the shelf.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 13, 2023

Officially hits injured list Bauers was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with left rotator cuff inflammation.

Impact Bauers sustained the injured on a diving attempt in the outfield during Wednesday's game against the Orioles. There's no word yet on what kind of timetable he's looking at. Franchy Cordero is taking Bauers' spot on the roster.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

IL trip likely Bauers was diagnosed with a bruised rotator cuff and is likely to be placed on the injured list, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bauers suffered the injury Wednesday after a diving attempt in the field and received a cortisone shot to aid the healing process. No move has officially been made and there is no timeline for his return to the lineup. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is a potential playing-time winner.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing sore shoulder Bauers is dealing with a sore shoulder after landing hard on a diving attempt in Wednesday's loss to the Orioles, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Bauers isn't starting Thursday, but it's possible he will be available off the bench. It sounds like the 27-year-old should have a chance to return to the lineup sometime over the weekend.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Thursday Bauers isn't in the Yankees' lineup Thursday against the Orioles.

Impact Bauers' five-game hitting streak was snapped Wednesday, and he'll sit out Thursday despite right-hander Kyle Bradish starting for the Orioles. While Bauers sits, Isiah Kiner-Falefa will start in left field, and Billy McKinney will get the nod in right.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits versus righty Bauers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.

Impact The lefty-hitting Bauers had been on the bench for three of the Yankees' previous five games, but each of those absences came against left-handed pitchers. At least for the series opener with Baltimore, Yankees manager Aaron Boone won't be playing matchups, as Bauers and fellow lefty hitter Billy McKinney will take seats against right-hander Tyler Wells. The Yankees will have a pair of righty hitters in Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Giancarlo Stanton replace the two at the corner-outfield spots.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plates lone run for Yankees Bauers went 1-for-3 with an RBI double and a walk in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Bauers drove in the lone run for the Yankees in a game during which they only had three hits. The 27-year-old has notched a hit in four straight games and but continues to be mostly limited to right-handed pitching only. Bauers is slashing a meager .227/.313/.477 with 18 extra-base hits, 19 RBI, 17 runs and a 17:43 BB:K in 147 plate appearances and should maintain a role as long as Aaron Judge (toe) and Willie Calhoun (quadriceps) are sidelined.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits again versus lefty Bauers is not in the lineup Friday versus the Cardinals.

Impact It's the third straight absence for Bauers as the Yankees face a string of left-handers. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will cover left field and bat sixth Friday against the Cardinals and southpaw Matthew Liberatore. Billy McKinney is in right field and hitting seventh.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty again Bauers is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Impact After sitting out against Athletics southpaw JP Sears in Wednesday's 11-0 win, the lefty-hitting Bauers will remain on the bench for the series finale while Oakland brings lefty Hogan Harris to the hill. With Bauers and fellow lefty hitter Billy McKinney taking seats Thursday, the Yankees will roll with Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Giancarlo Stanton as their starters in the corner outfield.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Bauers is not in the lineup Wednesday at Oakland.

Impact Isiah Kiner-Falefa is in left field and Giancarlo Stanton is in right while Gleyber Torres takes a turn as the Yankees' designated hitter versus the Athletics and left-hander JP Sears. The left-handed-hitting Bauers has slashed .167/.231/.240 in limited action versus southpaws this year.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits Thursday Bauers isn't starting Thursday against the Mariners.

Impact Bauers has been swinging a hot bat lately, slashing .278/.350/.611 over his last five games and also homered Wednesday. He'll get a day off Thursday as Billy McKinney starts in left field and bats sixth.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE