Luken Baker

Luken Baker has signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was granted minor league free agent status and opted to test the waters after being outrighted by the Dodgers in August.

Fantasy Impact

Baker, who will be 29 at the start of the 2026 season, was once a promising prospect in the Cardinals' organization. Between 2022 and 2024, the first baseman belted 86 home runs at Triple-A Memphis. The success, however, has not carried over at the big league level, as Baker has slashed just .206/.317/.338 in 189 plate appearances over parts of three seasons with St. Louis. He heads to the Diamondbacks' organization to fill a depth role at first base.

The Dodgers have outrighted infielder Luken Baker to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Fantasy Impact

Baker was claimed by the Dodgers from the Cardinals on Aug. 4 but has been outrighted off the 40-man roster. The 28-year-old has hit .206 with four homers and a .655 OPS across 189 big-league plate appearances, all with the Cardinals.

The Dodgers designated 1B Luken Baker for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Baker had just been claimed off waivers earlier this week. He will head back to the waiver wire.

The Dodgers claimed 1B Luken Baker off waivers from the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Baker was designated for assignment by the Cardinals. He'll provide relief depth for the Dodgers.

The St. Louis Cardinals optioned Luken Baker to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Baker has seen limited action this season, primarily serving as the DH against left-handed pitching. Over 41 plate appearances, he’s posted a .235/.366/.324 slash line. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals reinstated Ivan Herrera (knee) from the 10-day IL.