Luken Baker

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.

Luken Baker is out of the starting lineup for the Cardinals Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Baker will head to the bench to open a series with the Mets. Alec Burleson will serve as the DH and bat sixth against.

Luken Baker is joining the Cardinals’ starting lineup against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

The righty’s batting sixth as the designated hitter Thursday, sparking the attack against Andrew Abbott for the Cardinals.

Luken Baker is not in the Cardinals lineup on Monday against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Baker went hitless in Sunday's loss against the Brewers. Nolan Gorman serves as the designated hitter in his place in Monday's series opener.

Luken Baker is in the starting lineup for the Cardinals Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Baker will serve as the DH and bat fifth against the Brewers. He is hitting .250 with two RBI this season.