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Diamondbacks Add First Baseman Luken Baker on Minor-League Deal

The right-handed slugger offers Arizona low-cost first-base depth with a likely spring invite.

Overview

  • Aram Leighton of Just Baseball reported the agreement, which multiple outlets echoed on December 26.
  • Baker is expected to begin 2026 at Triple-A Reno if the contract lacks an opt-out.
  • He brings substantial Triple-A power, with 33 homers in 2023 and 32 in 2024 for Memphis, then eight in 33 games for Oklahoma City late in 2025.
  • His major-league experience is limited to 73 games with four home runs across stints with St. Louis.
  • Arizona could consider him as a right-handed complement to lefty first baseman Pavin Smith given the club’s thin internal depth at the position.