Denver, CO -- (Sports Network) - The Colorado Rockies traded infielder Jeff Baker to the Chicago Cubs Thursday in exchange for minor league pitcher Alberto Alburquerque.

The Rockies had placed Baker on the 15-day disabled list with a left hand sprain, retroactive to April 27. He was transferred to the 60-day DL back on May 24 and has yet to play this season.

Baker was hitting just .130 with no homers and three RBI in 12 games this season.

Alburquerque made 24 appearances for the Cubs' Class A affiliate in Daytona Beach. He will be assigned to Colorado's Double-A squad in Tulsa.

In addition, the Cubs designated infielder Ryan Freel for assignment. Acquired by Chicago from Baltimore on May 8, Freel went 4-for-28 with one run scored and a run driven in through 14 games.