Baez re-signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League on Friday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's where Baez pitched in 2024, as well, although he made only seven appearances for Monterrey. The 29-year-old has not seen any action at the major-league level since 2022.

Baez was released by the Padres on Dec. 18.

EDGE Analysis

Baez signed out of Cuba for $3 million back before the 2017 season and quickly rose to top-50 prospect status, but his career has been sidetracked by injury issues and also control problems. The 6-foot-8 right-hander spent most of 2023 split between Double-A San Antonio and Triple-A El Paso, collecting a 7.18 ERA and 28:30 K:BB over 36.1 frames between the two stops. He'll turn 28 next month.

Baez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A El Paso by the Padres on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Baez is no longer on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization. He'll be used in a relief role with El Paso.

Baez was designated for assignment by the Padres on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Baez got the boot from the 40-man roster as the Padres finalized their Opening Day squad. The 27-year-old right-hander has logged only 6.2 innings at the major-league level since the end of the 2019 season.

Baez was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Baez made two appearances in the majors last season for San Diego, allowing just one hit and no earned runs. However, he will need to improve upon his 8.44 ERA and 2.13 WHIP in Triple-A from last season before the team can feel comfortable keeping him in the majors.

Baez was optioned to Triple-A El Paso ahead of Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Baez was called up last week and will head back to the minors after delivering a scoreless inning during Game 1 of Tuesday's twin bill. He also pitched a scoreless frame during his other appearance while up with the Padres.

Baez was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Baez has a 3.31 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 24 strikeouts in 16.1 innings over his last 14 appearances in the minors. He may get sent back to Triple-A when Nick Martinez is activated from the paternity list in a few days.

Baez (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Double-A San Antonio on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Baez's rehab assignment shifted to San Antonio in mid-May, and he posted a 4.05 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 6.2 innings over five relief appearances. Although the right-hander is now considered healthy, he'll remain with the Double-A club.

Baez (elbow) moved his rehab assignment to Double-A San Antonio on Wednesday and struck out five over two scoreless innings. He allowed no hits and walked one in his 36-pitch appearance.

EDGE Analysis

Baez, who is on the mend from April 2021 Tommy John surgery, was moved up to San Antonio after he turned in a 1.17 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 13:2 K:BB in 7.2 innings over four appearances at Single-A Lake Elsinore. Before going under the knife last year, the 26-year-old was being developed as a multi-inning reliever, so he could be tasked with recording more than three outs in his subsequent rehab appearances. Whether Baez joins the Padres or is optioned to a minor-league affiliate once he's officially activated from the 60-day injured list will likely hinge on his performance over the duration of his rehab assignment.

Baez (elbow) made his first rehab appearance with Single-A Lake Elsinore on Saturday, pitching two perfect innings during which he struck out one batter.

EDGE Analysis

This was a significant step in Baez's recovery from the Tommy John surgery he underwent in April of 2021. The right-handed reliever has been hitting 96-97 mph with his fastball, per freelance baseball journalist Francys Romero, and it appears possible that he could return to the big club earlier than originally expected. Baez posted a 3.03 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 28:14 K:BB across 29.2 innings in 2019 but spent most of 2020 at the Padres' alternate camp before suffering a torn UCL in his right elbow during spring training last season.