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The Brewers activated rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Milwaukee optioned outfielder Brandon Lockridge to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Viral Sports News / August 15

Brewers Part Ways With Speedy 5-Year MLB Veteran

The Milwaukee Brewers designated outfielder/infielder Jihwan Bae for assignment on Saturday, clearing a spot on the 40-man and active rosters after acquiring utility infielder Jonathan Ornelas from the Athletics in exchange for cash considerations.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 9

2026 Transactions: Rangers Promote Bride, Brewers Add Bae

The Brewers added some speed to their bench on August 9, as JiHwan Bae was called up to the big-league roster. Texas, meanwhile, added Jonah Bride, who was having a very good season in Triple-A.

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

Mets Outright Ji Hwan Bae

The Mets announced that infielder/outfielder Ji Hwan Bae has been sent outright Triple-A Syracuse. When combined with the club losing Drew Romo via waivers to the White Sox, the Mets’ 40-man roster count dropped to 38 this week.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / November 7

Mets make pair of waiver claims to bolster depth

The New York Mets bolstered their depth with a pair of waiver claims Thursday. Early in the afternoon, MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reported that the Mets had claimed utilityman Ji Hwan Bae off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Mets claim OF Ji Hwan Bae, lefty Jose Castillo off waivers

The New York Mets announced that they have claimed outfielder Ji Hwan Bae off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates and left-hander José Castillo from the Baltimore Orioles.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Pirates place three players on waivers

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed three players on waivers. One of them is outfielder Ji Hwan Bae, per Danny Demilio of Pittsburgh Baseball Now. The other two are infielder Liover Peguero and right-hander Jack Little, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / November 4

Pirates Place Outfielder on Waivers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made an offseason roster move, that sees them place an outfielder on waivers. Danny Demilio of Pittsburgh Baseball Now reported that the Pirates designated outfielder Ji Hwan Bae for assignment.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / September 16, 2025

Pirates activate Jack Suwinski off IL, option Ji Hwan Bae

Before Monday’s game against the Chicago Cubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates made a roster move involving two of their former highly-regarded prospects. The Pirates activated outfielder Jack Suwinski off the 10-day injured list.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 15, 2025

Pirates Send Outfielder Back Down to Minors

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder is headed back to the minor leagues, following a short stint at the MLB level. Pirates outfielder Ji Hwan Bae doesn't have a locker in the clubhouse ahead of the series opener vs.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 7, 2025

Pirates Bring Back Outfielder From Minors

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a familiar name back on the roster, after a significant time spent away from the team. Outfielder Ji Hwan Bae had a locker in the Pirates clubhouse ahead of the series finale vs.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10, 2025

Pirates made another personnel change in addition to Derek Shelton

The Pirates’ managerial change naturally drew most of the headlines on Thursday, but in addition to letting go of Derek Shelton, the Bucs also moved on from another member of the coaching staff.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 9, 2025

Pirates recall INF/OF Ji Hwan Bae from Triple-A Indianapolis

Bae made the Opening Day roster before being demoted one week into the 2025 season with the Pirates. Don Kelly has made his first move as Pittsburgh Pirates manager.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 12, 2024

Pirates All 40: Ji Hwan Bae’s Future Looks Murky

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. Ji Hwan Bae’s elite speed is hard to miss. The 25-year-old is among the fastest runners in the game.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / July 26, 2024

Pirates Place Bryan Reynolds on Bereavement List, Recall Ji Hwan Bae in Slew of Roster Moves

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed All-Star outfielder Bryan Reynolds on the bereavement list on Thursday. Reynolds will miss a minimum of two games with his first chance to return being Sunday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / June 21, 2024

Trio of injured players slated to begin rehab at Class AAA Indianapolis

Joey Bart, Ji Hwan Bae and Martin Perez are all scheduled to suit up and play for Class AAA Indianapolis this weekend. Derek Shelton said Bart (thumb) and Bae (wrist) will both begin rehab assignments with the Indians tonight, while Perez (groin) will start Saturday's game against Iowa.