Jeff Baker (thumb) hit off a tee on Tuesday.

Baker felt good, but he'll wait to see how his right thumb responds Wednesday before the next step is determined. He's missed the last week with a sprained thumb.

Jeff Baker (thumb) remains unable to perform baseball activities.

The good news is that Baker has reported improvement with his sprained right thumb. He's eligible to return on Friday, but it doesn't seem likely that he'll be ready at that time.

Rangers placed OF Jeff Baker on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right thumb.

The move is retroactive to June 13, so Baker will be allowed to return in less than 15 days if he's feeling well enough. He suffered the right thumb sprain last week while trying to give a high-five to a teammate.

Jeff Baker (thumb) is not available to hit Monday.

Baker hasn't played since he sprained his right thumb while giving a high-five to his teammate Thursday. As of now, the Rangers are hopeful that he'll be ready to return Wednesday against Athletics' left-hander Tommy Milone.

Jeff Baker was given a cortisone shot in his ailing right thumb on Saturday.

Baker hurt the thumb prior to Friday's game after giving someone a high-five. The Rangers are hoping he'll be ready to go in a few days.

Jeff Baker is out of Friday's lineup due to a sprained right thumb.

It's too bad, as left-hander Mark Buehrle is on the hill for the Blue Jays on Friday. The good news is that it appears Baker will not require a trip to the disabled list.

Jeff Baker hit a two-run homer and walked Monday against the Indians.

Baker, the Yasiel Puig of the American League, has nine homers in just 78 at-bats this season. It's more than he hit in 389 at-bats between 2011-12 (seven) and three off his career high from 2008, when he had 12 in 299 at-bats for the Rockies. The Rangers have been limiting his playing time to starting against lefties, but he does deserve some more at-bats against righties with Mitch Moreland out.

Jeff Baker left Sunday's game with left shoulder soreness.

While the injury isn't considered serious, the Rangers may not be able to wait on Baker with Adrian Beltre (hamstring) day-to-day. Baker started at third base Sunday and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before exiting.

Jeff Baker went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer before being removed for a pinch-hitter Friday against the Mariners.

Baker is only playing against left-handers, so manager Ron Washington made the switch back to David Murphy when the Mariners brought in a righty. Baker has been terrific at his job so far, hitting .354 with five homers in 48 at-bats. Still, his fantasy value is quite limited while he plays on average twice a week.

Jeff Baker hit his third home run of the season and his second in as many days on Wednesday, but the Rangers lost to the White Sox.

Baker got his second-straight start in the Texas outfield and delivered his second-straight bomb, a solo shot in the second inning off Chris Sale. The utility player is now batting .360/.448/.760, though he's appeared in only 12 games. It's highly unlikely Baker begins to steal starts from the other Rangers outfielders. He can still be ignored outside of deep AL-only leagues.

Jeff Baker had a single and drew a walk in his return to action Saturday.

Baker hadn't played since Tuesday when he injured his knee after colliding with the wall in foul territory while making a catch. He'll go back to getting some starts against lefties.

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.