Darren Baker 2B FA Tue 2/17/26 1:33 PM
Darren Baker
2B FA
The White Sox signed Baker to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
Baker -- who did not receive an invitation to major-league camp -- slashed .256/.343/.318 with one homer and 26 steals in 107 games with Triple-A Rochester in the Nationals organization in 2025. The 27-year-old got a cup of coffee with the Nats in 2024, going 7-for-14 at the plate. Baker will give the White Sox some experienced infield depth at Triple-A Charlotte.
Darren Baker 2B FA Tue 9/30/25 12:51 PM
Darren Baker
2B FA
The Nationals released Baker on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Baker was outrighted off the 40-man roster earlier this month and is now out of the organization altogether. Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Baker asked to be released in order to pursue an opportunity elsewhere, and that request was granted. Baker slashed .256/.343/.318 with one homer and 26 steals in 107 games with Triple-A Rochester in 2025.
Darren Baker 2B FA Fri 9/5/25 2:25 PM
Darren Baker
2B FA
Baker received an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The Nationals designated Baker for assignment Wednesday to open up a spot on the 40-man roster, and after clearing waivers, the 26-year-old will remain in the organization. He hasn't appeared in a big-league game in 2025, and is slashing .260/.348/.325 with 26 stolen bases in 361 plate appearances this season with Rochester.
Darren Baker 2B FA Wed 9/3/25 2:33 PM
Darren Baker
2B FA
The Nationals designated Baker for assignment Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Sauryn Lao, who was claimed off waivers from the Mariners. Baker got a cup of coffee in the big leagues in 2024 but has spent all of 2025 at Triple-A Rochester, slashing .260/.348/.325 with one home run and 26 steals. The 26-year-old stands a good chance of clearing waivers and remaining in the Nationals organization.
Darren Baker 2B FA Mon 3/17/25 11:58 AM
Darren Baker
2B FA
The Nationals optioned Baker to Triple-A Rochester on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Baker received his first taste of the big leagues as a September call-up in 2024, seeing action with Washington in nine games while going 7-for-14 with two doubles and one run. The 26-year-old likely projects as a utility player at the big-league level, but he'll be given the chance to play on an everyday basis in Rochester to begin the upcoming season.