Cubs trade infielder Baker to Detroit
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Chicago Cubs traded infielder Jeff Baker to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
The 31-year-old Baker hit .269 with four home runs and 20 RBI in 54 games with the Cubs this season.
In eight seasons with the Rockies and Cubs, Baker owns a .270 career average with 37 homers and 173 RBI.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Cubs received two players to be named later in exchange for Baker.
Chicago also selected the contract of outfielder Brett Jackson from Triple-A Iowa, recalled infielder Josh Vitters from Iowa and optioned outfielder Tony Compana to Iowa.