Scott Baker (elbow) allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings Monday in his final rehab start with Low-A Kane County. Baker, out all season following Tommy John surgery, gave up six hits (including a home run) and no walks while striking out four. The right-hander is slated to join the Cubs later this week in a long relief role. He will hit the free agent market this winter.

Scott Baker (elbow) will make his final rehab start on Monday with Low-A Kane County. If the outing goes well, Baker will join the Cubs later this week as a long reliever. The right-hander is finally recovered from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. He will be a free agent this offseason.

Scott Baker (elbow) threw five scoreless innings in his rehab debut Wednesday with Low-A Kane County. Baker retired the first 13 batters he faced and yielded just one hit in all. The right-hander is still making his way back from Tommy John surgery and still hoping to join the Cubs' rotation at some point this season.

Cubs General Manager Jed Hoyer indicated Friday that they expect Scott Baker (elbow) to pitch for them at some point in September. Baker has had a long and slow recovery from Tommy John surgery, but has started to make significant strides in recent weeks. He should return in time to make a few starts down the stretch for the Cubs, but would be a risky option for fantasy purposes.

Scott Baker (elbow) went four innings in Friday's rehab start with Low-A Kane County, allowing one run on four hits. The lone run came on a solo homer, while Baker struck out three in the game. While it's been a long and arduous recovery process, it appears that Baker will join the Cubs' rotation at some point in September.

Scott Baker (elbow) will resume his rehab assignment Sunday with High-A Daytona. Baker was cleared after throwing a bullpen session Monday. He hasn't pitched in the minors since July 29 due to three consecutive rainouts, but remains on track to join the Cubs by early next month.

Scott Baker (elbow) threw a bullpen session Monday. Baker hasn't pitched in the minors since July 29, though that's mostly due to three consecutive rainouts. However, he should be good to go after one more bullpen session. Barring any setbacks with his surgically-repaired right elbow, he should join the Cubs in September.

Scott Baker's (elbow) rehab start was rained out for a third straight day Wednesday. Baker will have a side session soon and head out on another rehab assignment next week. He's hoping to make his Cubs' debut in September.

The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer writes that Scott Baker (elbow) "continued to look a little hesitant in snapping off full-velocity fastballs and sharp breaking balls" in his latest rehab start Wednesday. "That comes with the territory [of Tommy John surgery rehab]," Cubs manager Dale Sveum said. "I'm kind of looking forward to when he gets up to that 85 [pitch limit next time] and knowing he's going to go further [in the game] to see what happens." Baker holds an ugly 13.50 ERA and 5/6 K/BB ratio over his first three rehab outings, so he obviously has a ways to go before joining the Cubs' rotation.

Scott Baker (elbow) allowed six runs over 2 2/3 innings in his latest rehab start Friday with Low-A Kane County. He gave up six hits, three walks, and was removed at 60 pitches. Baker has now struggled in back-to-back rehab starts after allowing four runs over three innings on Sunday. The Cubs are hoping he can rejoin their starting rotation in August.