Report: Yankees agree to minor-league deal with Scott Baker

Unable to secure a guaranteed deal this winter, veteran right-hander Scott Baker reportedly signed a minor-league contract with the New York Yankees on Friday, according to Baseball America's Matt Eddy.

Baker, who revived his career with the Texas Rangers in 2014 after spending almost two straight years on the disabled list, reportedly drew interest from five teams earlier this winter, but none were willing to offer him a guaranteed contract.

Baker will thus head to spring training with the Yankees to contend either for a spot in the club's reconstructed rotation or for a long-relief role after managing a 5.47 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP over eight starts and 17 relief appearances in 2014.