Baddock was designated for waivers by Minnesota on Wednesday.
Baddock signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Wild on Wednesday.
Baddock was traded from Montreal to Minnesota in exchange for Andrew Hammond on Saturday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Baddock was demoted to AHL Laval on Thursday.
Baddock was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Baddock (COVID-19 protocols) will link up with the team on the road ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Bruins.
The Canadiens placed Baddock in COVID-19 protocols Friday.
Baddock delivered six hits over 8:24 of ice time in Thursday's 4-0 loss to Carolina.
Baddock was promoted from the taxi squad to the active roster Tuesday.
Baddock was added to the taxi squad from AHL Laval on Monday.