Baker, Padres agree to terms: The Padres avoided arbitration with catcher John Baker by settling on a one-year, $750,000 contract on Tuesday. (Updated 01/17/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Baker was limited to 16 games in 2011 because of Tommy John surgery and then traded to San Diego in the offseason. Baker is a good contact hitter, but he is not expected to play every day. Baker could serve as a backup to C Nick Hundley, though a straight platoon is possible, as Baker hits left-handed while Hundley is right-handed. Fantasy owners should not consider Baker a worthwhile option in the majority of 2012 drafts. (Updated 01/17/2012).
02/09/2012 05:09 2012 Fantasy outlooks: San Diego Padres
As San Diego goes through the rebuilding process, the Padres turn more and more of their attention to the team's youngsters. Michael Hurcomb breaks down the Padres in his Fantasy team outlook.