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Jul 16, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; National League Futures infielder Darren Baker (4) reacts after American League Futures relief pitcher Yosver Zulueta (not pictured) makes a diving catch on batted ball by Baker for out in the sixth inning of the All Star-Futures Game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports <\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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The Washington Nationals added some major league pedigree Sunday when they placed infielder\/outfielder Darren Baker on the active roster.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The 25-year-old is the son of former major league player and manager Dusty Baker, who played 19 seasons (1968-86) with four clubs and was a manager for 26 seasons, including 10 with the San Francisco Giants (1993-2002). He also managed the Nationals (2016-17) and led the Houston Astros to the 2022 World Series title.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The Nationals also called up right-hander Zach Brzykcy as major league rosters expanded by two players for the final month of the regular season.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Darren Baker has never played in the major leagues but has drawn plenty of World Series attention in the past.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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As a 3-year-old batboy for the Giants in the 2002 World Series, Baker ran onto the field to retrieve a bat during Game 5 against the then-Anaheim Angels while a play was ongoing. The Giants’ J.T. Snow, who had just crossed home plate following a Kenny Lofton triple, lifted the younger Baker by the back of his jacket to avoid a collision with David Bell, who was about to score.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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In 112 games at Triple-A Rochester this season, Baker batted .285 with 20 doubles and 49 RBIs but did not hit a home run in 435 at-bats. He was in his fourth minor league season after four years in college at Cal. The Nationals selected him in the 10th round in 2021.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Brzykcy, 25, is also headed to the major leagues for the first time. He was 2-0 with a 2.04 ERA in 30 appearances (two starts) at four different minor league levels this season. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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