Rangers manager Ron Washington expects Jeff Baker (knee) to be available to play Friday. "He got treatment (Thursday). His mobility is better, but I'm looking for him to be available tomorrow," Washington said. Baker hurt his knee after colliding with the wall in foul territory while making a catch Tuesday. If he's ready, he'll likely start Friday against lefty Scott Diamond.

X-rays on Jeff Baker's right knee came back negative. Baker's knee is still stiff, though, so he'll be held out for a couple days. He could return to action over the weekend.

Jeff Baker will be held out of batting practice Wednesday as he undergoes an X-ray on his right knee. Baker was diagnosed with a bruised knee shortly after colliding with the wall in foul territory while making a catch Tuesday. But more tests are obviously being performed, and we won't know exactly how long he'll be out until the results are disclosed.

Jeff Baker has been diagnosed with a bruised left knee. Baker was injured Tuesday when he collided with the wall in foul territory while making a catch. It sounds like he's avoided a serious injury, but it's not clear how much time he might miss.

Jeff Baker exited Tuesday's game in the first inning after appearing to twist his left ankle while sliding into the wall to make a catch. It was a heck of a catch for the utility player, but he paid for it. Baker was immediately replaced by David Murphy and is surely headed for tests.

Jeff Baker has cracked the Rangers' Opening Day roster. Baker signed a minor league contract with Texas in January and has impressed the team with his play this spring. The 31-year-old utilityman is not fantasy-relevant.

Rangers signed INF/OF Jeff Baker to a minor league contract. The deal includes a spring training invite. Baker, 31, batted just .239/.279/.378 for three different teams in 2012, but is capable of playing multiple positions and owns a career .851 OPS against left-handed pitching. He should compete for a utility role with the Rangers, but won't be guaranteed a spot on the Opening Day roster.

Braves acquired INF-OF Jeff Baker from the Tigers for a player to be named later. Baker was just designated for assignment by the Tigers on Friday. The 31-year-old batted just .200/.243/.257 over 15 games with Detroit, but is capable of playing multiple positions and owns an .851 career OPS against southpaws. He should be a useful bench piece.

Tigers designated INF-OF Jeff Baker for assignment. Baker batted just .200/.243/.257 over 15 games for the Tigers after being acquired from the Cubs. He has positional versatility and is a career .298/.346/.505 hitter against left-handed pitching, so it's possible he could receive interest on waivers.

Tigers acquired INF-OF Jeff Baker from the Cubs in exchange for two players to be named later. A career .304/.352/.516 hitter against left-handed pitching, Baker will give the Tigers some versatility off the bench. He's capable of playing first, second and third base, as well as both corner outfield positions.