Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – Chicago Cubs pitcher Scott Baker was activated off the 60-day disabled list Sunday and returned to a big league mound for the first time since recovering from Tommy John surgery.<\/p>\n
Baker gave up just two hits over the first five innings in a no-decision of Chicago’s 3-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field.<\/p>\n
Baker last pitched in the majors nearly two years ago with Minnesota and missed the entire 2012 campaign after undergoing right elbow reconstruction on April 17, 2012. He signed a one-year contract with the Cubs last November.<\/p>\n
The 31-year-old right-hander made eight rehab starts this season, posting a record of 1-3 with a 5.46 ERA for Single-A Daytona and Single-A Kane County. He was 8-6 with a 3.14 ERA in 23 games during the 2011 season for the Twins.<\/p>\n
The Cubs opened a roster spot by designating infielder Cody Ransom for assignment. The 37-year-old veteran batted .203 with nine homers and 20 runs batted in over 57 games for the Cubs this season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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