4 articles
LAD • PH-DH
3 months ago
The 28-year-old slugger had been designated for assignment on Friday, but he passed through waivers unclaimed and will continue to function as extra depth for the Dodgers at the Triple-A level.
LAD • PH-DH
3 months ago
Baker was just claimed off of waivers from the Giants on Monday, but the Dodgers needed to free up a spot on their 40-man roster on Friday for the promotion of Justin Dean and unfortunately Baker was the odd man out. It’s possible that the 28-year-old slugger could once again attract interest on waivers.
LAD • PH-DH
4 months ago
There’s no path to at-bats at the cold corner in Los Angeles with Freddie Freeman firmly entrenched at the position, but Baker provides the club with an interesting lefty-mashing platoon option down the road.
STL • PH-DH
7 months ago
Baker has played sparingly this season, hitting .235 (8-for-34) with two RBI in 19 games off the Cardinals bench. He’s made just two starts since April 20. He’ll head back to the minors where he’ll get more of an opportunity to play regularly.