Ji Hwan Bae is out of the starting lineup for the Pirates Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Bae will head to the bench after going hitless Saturday. Tommy Pham will start in left field and bat third against Miami.

Ji Hwan Bae is in the starting lineup for the Pirates Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Bae will draw the start in left field and bat leadoff against the Marlins. The left-handed hitter will draw his first start of the 2025 season.

Ji Hwan Bae (hand) will start in left field and bat leadoff in Tuesday’s Grapefruit League matchup against the Red Sox, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Bae’s back after just one day off, having jammed his right ring finger sliding into third Sunday against the Tigers—quick bounce-back for the 25-year-old. He’s scrapping for a bench outfield spot with Billy Cook, Jack Suwinski, Joshua Palacios, DJ Stewart, and Nick Solak, while Tommy Pham, Oneil Cruz, and Bryan Reynolds anchor the Opening Day trio. His top-tier speed could lock him in as a reserve, but two minor league options might send him to Triple-A Indianapolis for regular at-bats—fantasy managers in deeper leagues should track his roster fate for that steal potential.

The Pirates have optioned Ji Hwan Bae to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Fantasy Impact

Bae will lose his spot on the roster as the Pirates activate Jared Jones and Carmen Mlodzinski from the injured list. He will remain a depth option in the Pirates’ system.

Ji Hwan Bae is out of the starting lineup for the Pirates Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Bae will head to the bench with a lefty on the mound for the Cubs. Michael Taylor will start in center field and bat eighth.