The Milwaukee Brewers avoided salary arbitration with catcher Eric Haase on Friday, agreeing to an undisclosed one-year deal. The Brewers now have their backup catcher locked up for the 2025 season while catching prospect Jeferson Quero starts the season in the minor leagues. All-Star William Contreras is Milwaukee's starter behind the dish. The 31-year-old Haase will be in his second year with the Brew Crew in 2025 after hitting .273/.304/.515 with a career-best .819 OPS, five home runs, 14 RBI and 10 runs scored in only 30 games played for the Brewers in the regular season. It wasn't a bad showing in a limited sample size, but Haase obviously will be off the fantasy radar going into next season with limited playing time behind Contreras.

Free-agent catcher Eric Haase signed a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Haase heads to the National League after having spent the 2023 season splitting time with the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians. In 89 games with both teams, he hit just .201/.247/.281 with four home runs, eight doubles, a triple, 26 RBI, four stolen bases and 22 runs scored in 293 plate appearances. The 31-year-old veteran did have a total of 36 home runs and 105 RBI in two seasons for the Tigers from 2021 and 2022, so he does have some notable pop in his bat at a weak position in fantasy. However, he will mostly serve in a backup role for the Brew Crew behind starting backstop William Contreras.

Cleveland Guardians catcher Eric Haase elected to become a free agent on Wednesday. Haase began the 2023 season with the Detroit Tigers before joining the Cleveland Guardians. In 89 total games with both teams, he hit just .201 (55-for-274) with four home runs, eight doubles, a triple, four stolen bases and 22 runs scored in 293 plate appearances. He's been trying to replicate his 22-homer season in 2021 with the Tigers but hasn't been able to, and now he'll be looking to latch on with another team this winter. The 30-year-old backstop is a career .225/.276/.391 hitter with 41 home runs, 137 RBI, six stolen bases and 113 runs scored in 323 games over six big-league seasons with the Tigers and Guardians.

The Cleveland Guardians claimed catcher Eric Haase off waivers from the Detroit Tigers on Monday and designated catcher Zack Collins for assignment in a corresponding move. Haase will remain in the American League Central after being designated for assignment by Detroit last week. The 30-year-old backstop was originally drafted by Cleveland in the seventh round in 2011, and he made his major-league debut for the team back in 2018. He will immediately become the Guardians' backup catcher behind rookie Bo Naylor with Cam Gallagher (concussion) and David Fry (hamstring) currently sidelined with injuries. Haase hit just .201/.246/.284 with four home runs, 26 RBI, three stolen bases and 22 runs scored in 86 games for the Tigers this year before being cut.

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase is expected to see an increased workload behind the plate in 2023. After the Tigers let Tucker Barnhart walk in free agency, it cleared a path for Haase to fill in as the starting catcher. The only catcher on the current roster other than Haase is 27-year-old Jake Rogers, who isn't a perennial major-leaguer. Haase made 84 appearances behind the plate in 2022 and even saw some outfield reps. He slashed .254/.305/.443 with 14 home runs and a .748 OPS. His bat has developed into a legit threat since going pro in 2018, and the Tigers may consider him in the long run if his bat continues to contribute. Haase will mainly be a flier in deep-league formats for 2023.

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase isn't in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday for a matchup with the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Zack Greinke. Haase is hitting .250 this season with a .298 on-base percentage and 12 home runs in 329 plate appearances. He'll head to the bench with Tucker Barnhart getting the start behind the plate and batting eighth. So far this season, Barnhart is hitting .214 with a .277 on-base percentage and a home run in 289 plate appearances. Fantasy managers in search of streaming help are probably better off looking elsewhere.

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase (abdomen) is not in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Kansas City Royals. The 29-year-old took an unlucky foul ball in his "lower abdomen" during the first inning of Friday's game and was replaced by Tucker Barnhart after finishing the frame. It's no surprise that he's missing Saturday's contest as a result of the injury he sustained on Friday. Barnhart is once again replacing him in the lineup and will bat eighth against Kansas City starter Jonathan Heasley.

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase had the biggest swing of the night Monday against the San Diego Padres, as he smacked a grand slam off starting pitcher Sean Manaea in the third inning of a 12-4 victory. He finished with two hits in his five at-bats. Haase has been excellent in his past 30 games, slashing .322/.375/.632 with six home runs in 95 plate appearances. He has a .758 OPS with eight homers, 24 runs scored, and 25 RBI in 184 plate appearances this season, making him a solid cheap value for fantasy managers who slotted him into their catcher spots when he's been active.

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase has been on a hot streak lately and that continued on Wednesday. The 29-year-old catcher went 1-for-4 with a go-ahead two-run home run in the sixth inning off left-hander Alex Wood. This blast proved to be the difference in the 3-2 victory for the Tigers. Haase has struggled throughout most of the season. However, he's hitting .316 with three home runs and 10 RBI over his last 12 games. Fantasy managers in need of a production from the catcher spot should look and see if Haase is available.

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase isn't in the starting lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Michael Wacha. Haase has appeared in all three of the Tigers' games so far this season, logging seven plate appearances. He's drawn a pair of walks and connected on a home run. Instead, it'll be Tucker Barnhart starting behind the dish and batting eighth against Wacha. The veteran hit .247 with a .317 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 388 plate appearances for the Cincinnati Reds last season. You're probably better off looking elsewhere for streaming options at catcher.

Detroit Tigers catcher/outfielder Eric Haase will get his first start of the season Saturday against the Chicago White Sox, catching and batting seventh, according to MLB.com. The 29-year-old was a pleasant surprise last season when he slashed .231/.286/.459 with 22 HRs over 98 games. During yesterday's Opening Day, Haase was used as a pinch-hitter and later slugged a ninth-inning home run off Liam Hendriks to tie the game. With the Tigers deploying three catchers in the early stages of the season, it'll be harder for Haase to get into the lineup, but his ability to play the outfield will help. With Dylan Cease going for the White Sox, it isn't the best opportunity for fantasy managers to stream the backstop, who struggled against right-handers last season, producing just a .661 OPS. There are better options elsewhere.

Detroit Tigers catcher/outfielder Eric Haase is absent from Thursday's lineup for the matchup against the Minnesota Twins, according to MLB.com. Haase has been one of the better power-hitting catchers this season with 22 HRs and a .230/.285/.463 slash line over 95 games. He's been in a rut recently, though, posting a .604 OPS in September. Dustin Garneau will catch and bat eighth instead. Garneau has shown some pop since joining the Tigers in mid-August, with six home runs and a .885 OPS in 18 games. He might be worth taking a chance on as a streaming option in deeper leagues.

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase will be on the bench for Saturday's matchup with the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Jon Heasley. Haase is batting .226 with a .282 on-base percentage, 22 home runs, and two stolen bases in 351 plate appearances this season. Detroit will instead start Dustin Garneau behind the plate. Garneau is batting eighth on Saturday and could be worth a look for fantasy managers in need of streaming help at catcher. The 33-year-old is batting .245 with a .269 on-base percentage and six home runs in 52 plate appearances.

Detroit Tigers catcher/outfielder Eric Haase helped lead the team to a 2-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. He went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in the game. The home run was his 22nd of the year. The 28-year-old has struggled at the plate so far in September. He was slashing just .171/.239/.317 over 12 games this month going into Sunday's contest. Haase has been something of a revelation for the Tigers and fantasy managers alike this year, mashing his 22 home runs in just 89 games. He's still probably worth starting for most fantasy managers the rest of the way. We'll see if Sunday's home run can get him going again.

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase is on the bench for Friday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Ryan Yarbrough. Haase has started regularly at catcher with Jake Rogers on the injured list and figures to do so for the rest of the season for Detroit. However, he'll get the day off on Saturday. The 28-year-old is batting .230 with a .284 on-base percentage, 21 home runs, and two stolen bases in 335 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Dustin Garneau getting the start behind the plate in place of Haase. Garneau could be a quality streaming option for fantasy managers in deeper leagues. The 33-year-old has logged just 41 plate appearances for the Tigers this season but has already hit four home runs. He's hitting seventh on Saturday.

Detroit Tigers catcher/outfielder Eric Haase is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to MLB.com. Haase has been a nice addition to the Tigers offense this season, slashing .233/.287/.482 with 21 HRs, 55 RBI, 44 runs, and two stolen bases over 85 games. Backup Dustin Garneau will do the catching duties in his place and bat eighth. In just 11 games this season, he's hitting .265 with three home runs and is slugging .647. Fantasy managers shouldn't look too deep into his numbers in such a small sample size and are better off looking for another catching option with Brandon Woodruff on the mound for the Brewers.

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase isn't starting on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-handed starter Mitch Keller. Haase is batting .234 with a .287 on-base percentage, 20 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 314 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Dustin Garneau getting the start behind the plate and batting eighth against the Pirates. Garneau could be worth a look as a streaming option for fantasy managers in deeper leagues. He's only logged 28 plate appearances for the Tigers this season but has already collected three home runs.

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase isn't in the team's starting lineup on Friday for a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez. Haase is batting .235 with a .285 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 298 plate appearances this season. However, he'll head to the bench for the Tigers' series opener in Cincinnati with Dustin Garneau starting behind the plate in his place. Garneau is batting eighth on Friday and while he's hit .263 with a home run in 19 plate appearances for the Tigers this season, you're probably better off looking elsewhere for streaming help.

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase (abdomen) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The 28-year-old has provided the Tigers and fantasy managers with some quality power production this season, batting .238 with a .293 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and two stolen bases in 273 plate appearances. If Haase is available in your league and you're looking for catching help, it might be a prudent move to go add the slugger. He's going to get plenty of starts behind the plate moving forward with Jake Rogers on the 60-day injured list.

Detroit Tigers catcher/outfielder Eric Haase (abdomen) had a promising rehab outing at Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. He caught all nine innings of the game and also excelled at the plate, hitting a two-run home run and walking twice. The Tigers haven't released their next plans for Haase quite yet, but there's a good chance he'll be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible on Thursday. Haase has been a great surprise for the Tigers and fantasy managers alike this year. Over 70 games on the season, he has slashed .238/.293/.512 with 19 home runs, 49 RBI and 40 runs.