Mon 4/27/15 8:24 PM

Baker will stay with the Dodgers through at least the weekend, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports. The Dodgers revealed Monday that Brandon McCarthy sustained a torn UCL that will keep him out for the remainder of the season, leaving a gaping hole in the rotation. While Baker doesn't profile as a viable long-term solution even as a fourth or fifth starter, he should at least get another turn either Friday or Saturday against the Diamondbacks while the Dodgers likely explore the trade market. Baker was impressive in his first start with the big club Sunday, holding the Padres to three runs on four hits and two walks over seven innings. His recent track record suggests that he shouldn't be counted on to deliver strong results on a consistent basis, but an outing against a Diamondbacks lineup that looks to be one of the National League's poorer units could make Baker an intriguing streaming option in deeper formats.