Impact Baez missed time this spring while battling COVID-19. While he's been back in camp for nearly two weeks, he evidently still has several weeks of buildup to go through before he's ready for game action.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not expected back before late April Baez (illness) isn't expected back before late April, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Not expected to make Opening Day Baez is not expected to be ready for Opening Day after missing time earlier in camp due to COVID-19, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Baez was cleared to return to camp Wednesday for workouts, but he's yet to advance beyond playing catch. Relievers need less buildup time than starters do, but with Opening Day now less than two weeks away it's no surprise that Baez won't have time to get into game shape. It's not clear how much time he's expected to miss.
MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back in camp Baez (illness) returned to camp and joined the Astros for workouts Wednesday, Adam Spolane of SportsRadio 610 reports.
Impact Baez was away from the team for nearly two weeks after testing positive for COVID-19, but he's now been cleared to participate in team activities. The right-hander may not be able to ramp up in time for Opening Day, but he'll have just under two weeks remaining to build up in camp ahead of the regular season.
MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing return to camp Astros manager Dusty Baker suggested Tuesday that Baez (illness) could soon be available to rejoin the team for workouts, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Baez has been away from the team for the past two weeks after testing positive for COVID-19. The Astros haven't provided many details regarding where he stands in his recovery, but Baker's comments would seem to hint that Baez is close to clearing MLB's protocols for the virus. Baez may not have enough time to get fully ramped up for Opening Day, but if he's able to resume working out with the team later this week or early next week, he shouldn't be in store for a lengthy absence to begin the season.
MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros' Báez tests positive for COVID-19 Astros general manager James Click said Tuesday that veteran relief pitcher Pedro Báez is in quarantine because he recently tested positive...
MARCH 9, 2021 • MLB.COM
Tests positive for coronavirus Astros general manager James Click said Baez was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday after testing positive for the virus, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Because he actually tested positive, Baez will likely remain away from the Astros for at least another week while he clears the virus. Click wouldn't specify whether Baez was experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, making it uncertain whether the reliever will be ready to go by the time Opening Day arrives. Houston is likely planning on Baez filling a key late-inning role in 2021 after he accrued a 3.03 ERA while notching 100 holds across his last seven seasons with the Dodgers.
MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moved to injured list Baez (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The team previously reported that Baez was out due to health and safety protocols, and this move will allow Houston to add recent signing, Jake Odorizzi, to the 40-man roster. Rome notes that Baez is just one of eight Houston hurlers currently away from the squad due to health and safety protocols.
MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Away from team Manager Dusty Baker said Friday that Baez is out due to health and safety protocols, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Baez has not yet pitched in a game this spring, and with him away from the team for at least a few days, he will have to wait a while longer before making his first appearance.
MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers 1 win from title after 32 years and more than $3.6B
Since Orel Hershiser struck out Oakland’s Tony Phillips for the final out of the 1988 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers have played 5,014 regular-season games and 113 more in t...OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Power surge: Home runs more than half of scoring in playoffs
For all the talk about advancing runners and manufacturing runs, teams in the postseason have really dug the long ballOCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dave Roberts told Pedro Baez he was done, then sent Baez back in to allow a home run Dave Roberts admitted after Game 4 that he told Pedro Baez he was done after the sixth inning, only to send him out for the seventh to allow...
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Dodgers’ Pedro Baez adds another chapter to his mixed October legacy The right-hander allows the go-ahead and game-tying runs in consecutive innings of Game 4.
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • DAILYNEWS.COM
Freeman, Albies HR again, Braves hang on for 2-0 NLCS lead
Freddie Freeman and Ozzie Albies homered again, rookie Ian Anderson extended his postseason scoreless streak in an abbreviated start and the Atlanta Braves just held on for an 8-7...OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers beat Padres, become 1st to clinch postseason berth
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up second save Baez picked up the save Wednesday against the Padres, allowing no runs on one hit across two-thirds of an inning. He did not record a strikeout or issue a walk.
Impact With Kenley Jansen seemingly unavailable after throwing 28 pitches in Tuesday's win, Baez was called upon to get the final two outs Wednesday. He entered with a runner on first. A two-out single by Jurickson Profar brought the tying run to the plate for the Friars, but Baez got Trent Grisham to pop out to end the game. The 32-year-old is expected to continue working mostly in a setup role going forward.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers 1st team to clinch playoff spot, beat Padres 7-5
The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the pandemic-shortened season, beating the San Diego Padres 7-5 behind Dustin May’s gutty effort out of th...SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lamet outduels Kershaw, Padres top LA 7-2 to tighten NL West
Dinelson Lamet outpitched Clayton Kershaw, and rookie Jorge Oña hit a go-ahead double in a five-run seventh inning to lead the San Diego Padres to their eighth straight win, 7-2 a...SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros rally to beat Dodgers 7-5 despite angry LA fans
Alex Bregman singled in the go-ahead run during a five-run ninth inning, and the Astros rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-5 under smoky skies in Houston’s first visit since be...SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moved to IL Baez was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a strained right groin.
Impact The groin injury could have something to do with the right-hander's recent struggles, as he's allowed four runs over his past 2.2 innings while experiencing a slight dip in velocity. The Dodgers have yet to offer up a return timeline for Baez, who was replaced on the active roster by Josh Sborz.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Experiencing drop in velocity The Dodgers are exploring possible reasons for Baez's drop in velocity this season, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Impact Though Baez continues to be a reliable arm out of the bullpen -- he has allowed only three earned runs and five hits in 9.1 innings this season -- the organization is concerned enough to dig into explanations for his velocity dip. Baez missed most of summer camp and did not throw his first bullpen session until July 18, though it is unclear if that has contributed to the loss of speed on his fastball. The right-hander's four-seamer averaged 95.8 mph in 2019 and is down to an average of 94.4 mph this season.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Records first save Baez picked up the save Thursday after holding the Diamondbacks to one walk during a scoreless ninth inning.
Impact With Kenley Jansen unavailable after closing out the Dodgers' last three games, Baez was summoned to take over ninth inning duties and protect a three-run lead. The 32-year-old worked around a walk to Daulton Varsho to slam the door and record his first save of the season. Obviously Jansen will retain the closer role in Los Angeles, but it's nice to know Baez is up to the task.
JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to be ready by Opening Day Baez threw one inning to live hitters Monday and is expected to be ready for Opening Day, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.
Impact Baez was a late arrival to camp and didn't throw his first bullpen session until July 18, but he appears to be good to go for the season opener. He won't throw in any exhibition contests, however, so his initial regular-season appearance will mark his first time throwing in a game setting since spring training.
JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Could be ready for season Baez (undisclosed) still hasn't reported to camp but could be ready for Opening Day, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Impact Baez has been absent from camp for an undisclosed reason, but manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that he expects him to report soon. Roberts sounded confident that Baez will be ready to face hitters upon his arrival, and he remains optimistic about the reliever's status for Opening Day. Baez posted a 3.10 ERA and 0.95 WHIP over 69.2 innings with the Dodgers last season and could be in line for a high-leverage role during the regular season.
JULY 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Hasn't reported to camp Baez has yet to report to camp, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Impact Manager Dave Roberts didn't provide any details on Baez's absence Monday. If his absence is due to COVID-19, the Dodgers wouldn't legally be allowed to confirm that. It remains to be seen when he's expected to rejoin the team.
JULY 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
