The Cardinals reinstated Baker from the paternity list Friday.
The Cardinals placed Baker on the paternity list Tuesday.
Baker will serve as the Cardinals' designated hitter and No. 2 batter in Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Baker is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees.
Baker will start at designated hitter and bat cleanup in Thursday's game versus the Padres.
The Cardinals recalled Baker from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
The Cardinals optioned Baker to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.
Baker has gone 7-for-32 with four RBI, 11 strikeouts and three walks over 16 Grapefruit League games.
Baker will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth Wednesday versus the Brewers.
Baker is absent from the lineup for Monday's game in Pittsburgh, Bally Sports Midwest reports.