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Dusty Baker's Son Officially Signs with the White Sox on Minor League Deal
- The White Sox signed Darren Baker to a minor league deal ahead of spring camp, officially adding him to their system.
- Baker, 27, spent most of 2025 with Rochester after a brief 2024 major league stint with Washington.
- Executive notes suggest Baker’s defensive versatility could help the Sox in the minors and as a depth option.
- Darren Baker is viewed as a relatively young, experienced option with upside for the White Sox system.
- Luisangel Acuna is highlighted as the Sox’s primary utility option ahead of Baker in the organization’s plans.
- Dusty Baker’s son has a notable baseball lineage, with his father winning a World Series with the Astros in 2022.
- The report confirms prior reporting from Mark Gonzalez that talks were underway before camp.
- The article provides context on Baker’s 2024 big-league experience with Nationals.
- The piece notes Baker’s multi-positional experience in the minors, including infield and outfield roles.
- The report anticipates Baker may compete for a spring training spot with the White Sox.
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