Padres acquired C John Baker from the Marlins for LHP Wade LeBlanc. Baker, who is arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter, missed most of the 2011 season following Tommy John surgery, but batted .154 (2-for-13) after being activated from the disabled list in September. The 30-year-old backstop is a .271/.356/.401 career hitter in the big leagues and will likely serve as a left-handed hitting complement to the righty-hitting Nick Hundley.

John Baker says he's available to catch, but it's not clear if he'll get in any games before the end of the season. Baker, who is coming back from Tommy John surgery, was activated from the DL and has made seven pinch-hitting appearances since. "I'm available, hoping to play, ready to play, but I understand [Jon Buck] and [Brett Hayes] have been here the whole year," Baker said. Baker would like to play winter ball in the Dominican Republic this offseason in order to make up for lost time behind the plate.

Marlins activated C John Baker from the 60-day disabled list. Baker underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last September and has not played in a game this season. He will be eased back into action by the Marlins.

John Baker (elbow) hopes to resume a rehab assignment by the end of August. Baker, who is coming back from Tommy John surgery, has been hitting and throwing for a while now. He's hoping to make it back to the Marlins in September to serve as the third catcher.

John Baker (elbow) plans to resume throwing this week. Baker underwent Tommy John surgery last September and hit a setback in May while trying to begin a minor league rehab assignment. He'll be out until August.