Marlins C Baker to have elbow surgery
Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Florida Marlins catcher John Baker is headed for Tommy John surgery on Friday.
The Miami Herald reported Thursday that Baker, who has not played since May 12, will undergo a procedure to repair a damaged ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.
Dr. James Andrews is scheduled to perform the reconstructive surgery, according to the paper.
A former fourth-round pick of Oakland in the 2002 draft, Baker was limited to 23 games this year, during which he hit .218 with three doubles and six RBI.
In other injury news, reserve infielder Donnie Murphy had surgery Thursday to repair a dislocated right wrist. He sustained the hurt during Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
