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MARCH 22 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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MARCH 13 • MLB.COM

Sent to FCL The Orioles optioned Baker to the Florida Complex League on Saturday.

Impact Baker has made two appearances since returning to Baltimore's bullpen Sept. 18, giving up two earned runs in 2.1 innings while recording five strikeouts. He'll now head to the team's spring training facilities in Florida to finish up the season, and Tucker Davidson will come up from Triple-A Norfolk to replenish Baltimore's bullpen depth.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to FCL The Orioles optioned Baker to the Florida Complex League on Saturday.

Impact Baker made two appearances after returning to Baltimore's bullpen Sept. 18, giving up two earned runs in 2.1 innings while recording five strikeouts. He'll now head to the team's spring training facility in Florida to finish up the season, and Tucker Davidson will come up from Triple-A Norfolk to replenish Baltimore's bullpen depth.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bullpen The Orioles recalled Baker from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

Impact He's taking the roster spot vacated by Craig Kimbrel, who has been designated for assignment. Baker holds a 4.71 ERA and 18:6 K:BB over 21 relief innings for the Orioles in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Baker was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

Impact Baker logged a scoreless inning Friday and he could be summoned back to the majors the next time Baltimore needs a fresh bullpen arm. Cade Povich was recalled in a corresponding move to start Saturday.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins bullpen The Orioles recalled Baker from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

Impact Baker has made 14 appearances out of Baltimore's bullpen this season, allowing nine runs with a 14:5 K:BB across 17.2 innings. He will be utilized in middle relief.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Norfolk The Orioles optioned Baker to Triple-A Norfolk following Saturday's game against the Padres.

Impact Baker was initially recalled by the Orioles on Thursday. In his lone outing Saturday against San Diego, the 29-year-old right-hander allowed one run on two hits while striking out one in one inning. The move makes room on the 26-man roster for right-hander Zach Eflin, who Baltimore acquired from Tampa Bay on Friday.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins bullpen The Orioles recalled Baker from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

Impact Baker was just sent down Wednesday, but because he's replacing an injured player in Jorge Mateo (elbow), he's eligible to be recalled. The right-hander has posted a 4.32 ERA and 13:5 K:BB over 16.2 innings in 13 relief appearances this season for Baltimore.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors The Orioles optioned Baker to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

Impact Baker has posted a 4.32 ERA and 13:5 K:BB over 16.2 frames in 13 relief appearances this season for Baltimore. The transaction frees up a roster spot for Chayce McDermott, who will start Wednesday's contest in Miami.

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Thursday Baker (1-1) allowed three runs on a hit and two walks while striking out two over two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Thursday versus the Mariners.

Impact Baker loaded the bases in the seventh inning, and Keegan Akin couldn't prevent J.P. Crawford from unloading them with a three-run double. The Orioles didn't recover from that, sending Baker to his first loss of the season. The right-hander posted a five-inning scoreless streak upon his promotion from Triple-A Norfolk, but he's since given up seven runs over his last 5.2 innings. He's added three holds and an 8:3 K:BB this season, but he's unlikely to fill anything more than a low-leverage role.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed on ALDS roster Baker is on the Orioles' roster for the ALDS, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Baker put up a 3.60 ERA and 1.27 WHIP through 45 innings with Baltimore in the regular season, though he's only pitched in one big-league game since Aug. 1. Baker's lack of recent major-league action indicates he was likely added to the roster as bullpen depth, and he doesn't project to appear in high-leverage situations.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Baker was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

Impact Baker was recalled on Thursday and threw three innings of relief Friday against the Rays, giving up one run on two hits. Michael Baumann was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Orioles recalled Baker from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

Impact Baker has posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.46 WHIP through 11.2 innings in the minors since being optioned down Aug. 2. However, he will return to Baltimore in order to replace Nick Vespi, who was optioned to Norfolk on Thursday. Baker projects to serve in middle relief while with the Orioles.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Norfolk Baltimore optioned Baker to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

Impact This move frees up a 26-man roster spot for starter Jack Flaherty, who was acquired from the Cardinals just before Tuesday's trade deadline. Baker has posted a steady 3.64 ERA and 51:24 K:BB through 42 innings of relief this season with the Orioles and should return to their bullpen mix at some point down the stretch.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags win Monday Baker (4-3) allowed a hit but was not charged with a run over one-third of an inning, earning the win Monday over the Phillies.

Impact Baker got the last out of the eighth inning, but only after allowing an inherited runner to score. The Orioles retook the lead in the ninth, and Cionel Perez locked down the save to give Baker his first win since May 12. Baker is at a 3.79 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 48:23 K:BB while adding 11 holds over 40.1 innings this season.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt loss Monday Baker (3-3) allowed two runs on a hit and a walk in one inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Dodgers.

Impact Baker surrendered a grand slam to Chris Taylor after Grayson Rodriguez got into trouble the third time through the order. Prior to Monday, Baker had allowed five runs over his last 13 innings while posting a 15:6 K:BB and two holds in that span. He's at a 3.89 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 47:22 K:BB with 11 holds and two blown saves over 39.1 innings this season. Baker sees some setup work, but he's unlikely to present any challenge to closer Felix Bautista's ninth-inning gig.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in 10th inning Baker (3-2) allowed an unearned run and walked one over two-thirds of an inning, taking the extra-inning loss versus the Yankees on Tuesday.

Impact A groundout, an intentional walk and a sacrifice fly combined to produce the winning run for the Yankees in the 10th inning. Baker's two losses this year have come in his last three outings, and he's been scored on in each of those appearances. Despite the recent shaky pitching, he has a 2.78 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 28:14 K:BB through 22.2 innings this season. He's added nine holds and a blown save while working in a setup role.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed loss Thursday Baker (3-1) allowed two runs on a hit and two walks with one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning versus the Angels on Thursday, taking the loss.

Impact Adley Rutschman's two-run home run in the seventh inning put the Orioles ahead, but Baker put two runners on in the eighth. Austin Voth and Danny Coulombe each allowed an inherited runner to score, both charged to Baker. Prior to Thursday, Baker had allowed just one run over his last 20 appearances combined. He's now at a 2.57 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 27:13 K:BB through 21 innings this season. The right-hander's earned high-leverage work with the Orioles down a couple of key arms, but it's unclear if Baker will maintain that role once Mychal Givens (knee) and Dillon Tate (forearm) are back from the injured list.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects third win Baker (3-0) didn't allow a baserunner and struck out two over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Friday over the Pirates.

Impact Baker entered with two outs in the seventh inning, and Adley Rutschman was able to catch Ji Hwan Bae stealing to end the frame. Baker then submitted a perfect eighth inning. The reliever has quietly emerged as one of the Orioles' most reliable arms, and his 19 appearances are tied for sixth-most in the majors through Friday's action. The right-hander has delivered with a 1.89 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 24:11 K:BB while adding eight holds and a blown save.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records second win Baker (2-0) walked two and struck out two over 1.2 scoreless and hitless innings to earn the win Thursday over the Tigers.

Impact Baker got the last two outs of the sixth inning and also pitched the seventh after the Orioles rallied ahead. Since a three-run meltdown on Opening Day, Baker hasn't been charged with a run in his last 13 innings while adding a 17:5 K:BB in that span. For the season, the righty reliever has a strong 1.98 ERA and 0.73 WHIP with five holds through 14 appearances.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clean inning for win Baker (1-0) struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the win in Tuesday's 12-8 victory over the Athletics.

Impact Baker kept the game tied at 7-7 with his fourth straight clean outing, and the Orioles' offense rallied for four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. This was Baker's first win to go with two holds through six appearances this season. Aside from a three-run blow-up on Opening Day versus the Red Sox, he's been pretty solid, though that outing has him at a 4.26 ERA with a 0.63 WHIP over 6.1 innings. He's added an 8:1 K:BB and should remain in the high-leverage mix as part of the bridge to closer Felix Bautista.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains lock to make team Baker is a virtual lock to break camp with the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Baker was viewed as an option to close earlier in spring training, but with Felix Bautista on track to avoid the injured list, that is now unlikely. The 28-year-old Baker hasn't exactly done himself any favors, allowing eight earned runs on 10 hits and four walks over 4.2 innings through five Grapefruit League appearances. He was an effective middle reliever in 2022 with a 3.49 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 76:26 K:BB over 69.2 innings, though he could see more setup work this year with Dillon Tate (elbow) out for the first month of the campaign.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be option to close Baker and Cionel Perez could get chances to close games if Felix Bautista (shoulder, knee) needs to miss time, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun on...

Impact The O's hope that Bautista will ready in time for Opening Day as he eases into things this spring following last year's shoulder and knee injuries. If he's not, though, it sounds like Baker and Perez would get ninth-inning looks. Baker picked up one save for Baltimore in 2022 while posting a 3.49 ERA and 76:26 K:BB over 69.2 frames.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first career save Baker struck out two without allowing a baserunner to earn the save in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.

Impact Baker was called upon to protect a one-run lead and he had little trouble doing so to record the first save of his career. He concluded the 2022 season with 11 straight scoreless appearances, during which he maintained a 13:3 K:BB across 12.1 frames. It was Baker's first full season in the majors, and he was a solid contributor out of Baltimore's bullpen by posting a 3.49 ERA while also tallying nine holds.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE