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.

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.

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.