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D-Backs Take Low-Risk Flier on Luken Baker’s Triple-A Power

Baker brings right-handed thump to Arizona’s depth chart. The 28-year-old owns 144 minor-league homers, including 33 at Triple-A Memphis in 2023 and 32 in 2024. He hit .206/.317/.338 (87 wRC+) in 73 Cardinals games, then slugged eight homers in 33 for OKC after an August waiver claim. He’ll compete as first-base/DH depth behind Pavin Smith if injuries hit during spring.