Bryan Baker

Bryan Baker and the Tampa Bay Rays have avoided arbitration with Baker and the righthander will make $1.275 million in 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Baker pitched to a 4.06 ERA with 83 strikeouts in 68.2 innings between Baltimore and Tampa Bay last season. He has pitched parts of five seasons with Toronto, Baltimore, and Tampa Bay and has a career ERA of 3.86. Baker should serve as a middle reliever for the Rays in 2026.

Bryan Baker left Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds due to a right calf injury.

Fantasy Impact

The Tampa Bay Rays are unsure if Baker's injury is a calf cramp or strain, but he is expected to undergo further evaluation on Sunday.

The Baltimore Orioles have traded right-hander Bryan Baker to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for the Rays' competitive-balance pick, No. 37 in Sunday's MLB Draft.

Fantasy Impact

With the trade, the O's beef up their draft capital while the Rays get Baker for an additional three years of club control after this season. The reliever owns a 3.52 ERA with two saves in 42 appearances already this season with Baltimore.

Bryan Baker allowed one hit and struck out two batters in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Thursday's win over the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s game, Baker now has a 2.57 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 2 saves across 29 appearances this season. Felix Bautista was unavailable after throwing 27 pitches in the previous two days combined. Baker has been impressive this year and looks to be next in line for any save opportunities when Bautista isn't available.

Bryan Baker struck out two batters in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday’s win over the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Baker capitalized on a rare save opportunity Sunday, striking out two en route to his first save of the season. He’s unlikely to see consistent save chances and remains best left on the waiver wire for now. Following Sunday’s win, Baker owns a 2.61 ERA and 0.86 WHIP across 28 appearances this season.