Jeff Baker (quad) return to the Marlins' lineup Friday.

Baker left Monday's game with a strained quad, but he's now ready to go. He's batting .313/.421/.375 in seven games this spring.

Jeff Baker left Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets due to a sore left hip.

Baker is considered day-to-day. The 32-year-old signed a two-year, $3.7 million contract with the Marlins over the winter and figures to be used in a part-time role this year.

Marlins signed INF/OF Jeff Baker to a two-year, $3.7 million contract.

Baker could also earn an additional $500,000 in bonuses in each season. The 32-year-old hit .279/.360/.545 with 11 home runs in 74 games last season with the Rangers. He could be moved around all over the field by the Marlins and, at the very least, makes for a nice platoon option at first base with Garrett Jones.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Marlins have agreed to a two-year deal with infielder/outfielder Jeff Baker.

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the deal is worth $3.7 million total and that Baker could earn an additional $500,000 in bonuses in each season. The 32-year-old hit .279/.360/.545 with 11 home runs in 74 games last season with the Rangers and should be a useful part-time player with Miami.

The Marlins and Nationals are interested in free agent infielder Jeff Baker, reports CBS Sports' Jon Heyman.

Baltimore might get involved as well. Baker was a useful part-time player with the Rangers last season, slashing .279/.360/.545 with 11 home runs in 74 games, though he faded significantly after a thumb injury around midseason. He's plenty useful as a sort of Swiss Army Knife: Baker can play multiple positions, he has more pop than your typical utility player, and he kills southpaws. As long as he isn't misused, Baker should be a nice bench piece in 2014.

Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News reports that the Rangers are interested in bringing Jeff Baker back as a bench player.

Baker was a useful part-time player with the Rangers last season, hitting .279/.360/.545 with 11 home runs in 74 games, though he faded significantly after a thumb injury around midseason. He has a reputation as a lefty-killer and is capable of playing multiple positions, though he's not a great defender at any of them. The Yankees and Nationals are among the other teams who have expressed interest this winter.

The Yankees are interested in free agent infielder Jeff Baker, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post.

Baker elected to become a free agent in mid-October after being designated for assignment by the Rangers. New York would like to add another utility infielder capable of handling third base. The 32-yer-old Baker slashed .279/.360/.545 with 11 home runs in 74 games this past season with Texas and has a reputation as a lefty-killer.

The Giants have not made an offer to Jeff Baker and don't currently plan to, sources tell Alex Pavlovic of the San Jose Mercury News.

There was some thought the Giants might be one of the reported 6-7 teams who have expressed some interest in the 32-year-old outfielder, but that's not the case as of right now. Baker had a good season in 2013 and should get a shot to play quite a bit next season with someone. The Nationals are believed to be one of the teams in play.

Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post reports that the Nationals are one of 6-7 teams who have expressed interest in Jeff Baker.

The thought is that Baker could get a better chance at playing time elsewhere. The 32-yer-old batted .279/.360/.545 with 11 home runs in 74 games this past season with Texas and has a reputation as a lefty-killer.

Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post reports that the Nationals have been in touch with Jeff Baker.

Baker elected to become a free agent in mid-October after being designated for assignment by the Rangers. The 32-year-old utilityman hit .279/.360/.545 with 11 home runs in 74 games this past summer for Texas. Washington likes the power he can provide off the bench and his ability to play all four corner positions.

Jeff Baker has elected to become a free agent.

Baker was designated for assignment by the Rangers earlier this month. He posted a cool .279/.360/.545 batting line in 175 plate appearances this year for Texas and should draw offers from multiple MLB clubs.

Rangers designated INF/OF Jeff Baker for assignment.

The move clears a spot for Matt West on the 40-man roster. It's mostly a procedural move, as Baker was due to be eligible for free agency after the World Series. The 32-year-old batted .279/.360/.545 with 11 homers in 175 plate appearances this season and should latch on somewhere as a right-handed bench bat.

Jeff Baker is currently dealing with a sports hernia, and will be limited to DH and pinch-hitting duties against southpaws for the remainder of the season.

The injury may also require the 32-year-old utility player to undergo surgery in the offseason. Despite hitting .282/.353/.557 with 11 homers and 21 RBI in just 149 at-bats on the season, the injury could also cause him to be left off the postseason roster should the Rangers make it.

Rangers activated INF/OF Jeff Baker from the 15-day disabled list.

Baker missed a month of action with a sprained right thumb but convinced the Rangers he was ready after three rehab games. He'll return to a .317/.391/.695 batting line over 37 games.

Jeff Baker (thumb) expects to be activated prior to Friday's game.

Baker, out since mid-June with a sprained thumb, is 2-for-11 (.182) through three rehab games with Double-A Frisco. He'll return to a .317/.391/.695 batting line over 37 games.

Jeff Baker (thumb) will likely begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday with Double-A Frisco.

Baker has been sidelined since mid-June with a sprained thumb, but he was able to resume taking batting practice earlier this week. If all goes well, he could rejoin the Rangers when the second half begins.

Jeff Baker (thumb) took batting practice Thursday.

It's the first time he's gone through a full batting practice since landing on the DL with a sprained right thumb. Baker could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Monday. "Once you start hitting, you have to see how it feels tomorrow," Baker said. "If it doesn't bother me taking batting practice, it should move pretty quickly."

Jeff Baker (thumb) took some dry swings on Monday.

Baker received a second cortisone shot for his sprained right thumb a week ago. He's feeling much better and seems likely to be ready for a rehab assignment soon.

Jeff Baker received a second cortisone shot on Monday for his sprained right thumb.

Baker five swings in the batting cages on Friday but was unable to control the bat head. He's also been given a new splint, which he will remain in for 3-4 days. There's no timetable for his return. "I tried to push it and progress it to see if I could get past that threshold," Baker said. "Off the tee and soft toss was fine, but during (batting practice) I couldn't do it."

Jeff Baker (thumb) said Saturday that there is no timetable for his return.

Recovering from a sprained right thumb, Baker is hitting off a tee and doing batting drills, but it doesn't appear that he's close to be activated. He's expected to need a rehab assignment first.