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.

Scott Baker (elbow) was charged with four runs on six hits and a walk over three innings in his first rehab start with Low-A Kane County Sunday.

One of the hits he gave up left the yard. It's not a good looking line for the rehabbing righty, but that's hardly a surprise given how little Baker has pitched over the last year and a half. He's hoping to join the Cubs' rotation next month.

Scott Baker (elbow) is scheduled to throw 65 pitches on Sunday with Low-A Kane County.

Baker hasn't pitched this season after he suffered a setback with his surgically-repaired elbow during spring training, but he hasn't had any issues during recent bullpen sessions. The Cubs are hoping he'll be able to make his season debut next month.

Scott Baker (elbow) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Sunday with Low-A Kane County.

Baker hasn't pitched at all this season after he suffered a setback with his surgically-repaired elbow during spring training, but he hasn't had any issues during recent bullpen sessions. The Cubs are hoping he'll be able to make his season debut at some point in August.

Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said that the club has discussed bringing back Scott Baker for next season.

Baker has yet to throw a pitch for the Cubs after inking a $5.5 million deal over the winter, though he could join the rotation next month. The Cubbies still think he could be a factor, though, as long as he's healthy. "It's something that we've certainly talked about," Hoyer said. "He's a fantastic person and a really good teammate. (When) he had the setback in spring training, he was apologetic to us and we felt worse for him. Not to get ahead of ourselves - we'll see how things go - but he's certainly the kind of guy you like to have in the organization, for sure."

Scott Baker (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday at Wrigley Field.

The Chicago coaching staff wants to get a good look at how far the right-hander has progressed from his recent elbow setback. If the throwing session goes well, Baker may be cleared to begin a minor league rehab assignment. He's on track to debut around mid-August.

Scott Baker (elbow) threw his fourth simulated game Tuesday at the Cubs' spring training complex.

The hope is he'll be able to join the Cubs' starting rotation in one month. Baker is on his way back from Tommy John surgery. He's had multiple setbacks.

Scott Baker (elbow) will throw his second simulated game on Saturday.

Baker has been slowly building up his arm strength since he was shut down at the end of spring training. Assuming he stays on schedule, Baker believes that he'll be ready to rejoin the Cubs' rotation at the end of August.

Scott Baker (elbow) did some light tosses from a distance of 45 feet Monday.

It was Baker's first time throwing since he was shut down near the end of spring training with a right elbow strain. The Cubs will know a lot more about his timetable once he starts to build up his workload.

Cubs placed RHP Scott Baker on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow strain.

Baker will remain shut down for the next three weeks before being re-evaluated. A clearer timetable for his return will be known at that point, though obviously we won't see him until at least late May.

Scott Baker will be shut down for a month after being diagnosed with a right elbow strain.

A tough break for the right-hander. Baker had been slated to miss only the first couple weeks of the season as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery, but obviously he'll be out much longer than that now. He'll be re-evaluated after the shutdown period, at which point a clearer timetable for his return will become known.