Baum (undisclosed) made his 2021 debut in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Aug. 13 and has logged three appearances in total, covering 5.1 innings while giving up five earned runs on five hits and four walks while striking out five.
The 23-year-old was delayed to begin the season while recovering from an unspecified injury, but he's starting to get ramped up again in the ACL. Baum tossed three innings in his most recent outing Saturday, and he shouldn't have to wait much longer to receive a promotion to Low-A Stockton.
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Athletics' Tyler Baum: Out with undisclosed injury
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Baum has not pitched this year due an undisclosed injury.
A second-round pick in 2019, Baum logged a 4.70 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 34 strikeouts in 30.2 innings after getting drafted, but it appears he may go two full seasons without getting into official games.
Baum is included in the 60-man player pool that will report to the Athletics' summer camp, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
The 2019 second-round pick posted a 4.70 ERA and 34:7 K:BB over 30.2 innings at Low-A Vermont last season. Baum is not a realistic candidate for the Opening Day roster, but he's projected to enjoy the benefits of continued professional development as part of a pool of up to 30 players that will train at an alternate location throughout the regular season.
