February 14, 2008 Danys Baez , who underwent Tommy John Surgery last season, has yet to be cleared to start throwing, according to the Baltimore Sun. The report mentioned that recent inflammation in his elbow has slowed his rehab. He's scheduled to visit Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., later this month. The O's set-up man wasn't expected to pitch this season so this negative report won't effect his fantasy value. He has none.
September 26, 2007 Danys Baez intends to undergo elbow ligament surgery and will probably miss the 2008 season, according to the AP. Baez, who hasn't pitched since Sept. 12, finished 0-6 with a 6.44 ERA in his first season with Baltimore.
September 16, 2007 Danys Baez has a partial tear in his right elbow and will likely miss the rest of the season, the AP reports. Manager Dave Trembley said Baez will seek a second opinion after an MRI exam Friday revealed the partial tear. Jamie Walker is probably the most likely candidate for saves with Baez out. Baez was pretty much a sham as a closer anyway - he hasn't pitched well all year (6.44 ERA, 1.57 ratio).
September 14, 2007 Orioles closer Danys Baez , who is dealing with a sore elbow, did not travel with the team to Toronto, remaining in Baltimore to undergo an MRI exam. He is day to day, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:Baez is not likely to help fantasy owners for the remainder of the season.
August 3, 2007 Tired of using Jamie Walker and Chad Bradford in the closer role, manager Dave Trembley announced on Friday that Danys Baez would take over as the Orioles closer, according to the AP. "He's closed games before," Orioles manager Dave Trembley said before Friday night's game against the Devil Rays. "He's got the most experience." Baez becomes an immediate add in all formats.
