Rockies signed LHP Brian Burres to a minor league contract. He'll replenish some depth with the Rockies losing another starter (Eddie Butler) due to injury. Burres had been pitching with the independent league Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, posting a 1.80 ERA over eight starts. He hasn't appeared in the majors since 2011 with the Pirates.

Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com reports that 8-10 teams attended Brian Burres' second throwing showcase on Monday. Cotillo says there "seems to be strong interest" and the left-hander "may sign soon." Burres pitched in Taiwan last season and held a 5.40 ERA in 19 Triple-A starts in 2012. He'll only require a minor league deal.

Brian Burres threw for teams Thursday and is set to throw again Monday, per MLB Daily Dish's Chris Cotillo. Several teams attended his first throwing session, Cotillo said. Burres is attempting a major league comeback after spending last year in the Chinese Professional Baseball League. The 32-year-old last pitched in the majors with the Pirates in 2011. It's unclear which teams may have interest in the southpaw, or what role he may fill for a team.

According to Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish, left-hander Brian Burres will throw for interested teams on Thursday. Burres spent last season with the Lamigo Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League in Taiwan. He has previously pitched in the majors with the Pirates, Blue Jays, and Orioles, posting a 5.75 ERA over 56 starts and 50 relief appearances. He turns 33 in April.

Brian Burres has signed with the Lamigo Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League in Taiwan. Burres spent all of last season in the minors with the Giants, posting a 5.40 ERA over 19 starts at the Triple-A level. He'll turn 32 in April.

Giants signed LHP Brian Burres to a minor league contract. The deal also includes an invite to spring raining. Burres, 30, spent most of the 2011 season at the Triple-A level, but posted a 3.86 ERA and 10/4 K/BB ratio over 14 innings with the big club. The southpaw is a longshot to make the Opening Day roster.

Pirates sent LHP Brian Burres outright to Triple-A Indianapolis. Burres can become a free agent. The 30-year-old left-hander spent most of the 2011 season at the Triple-A level, but posted a 3.86 ERA and 10/4 K/BB ratio over 14 innings with the big club.

Brian Burres allowed four runs on seven hits and three home runs in 3 2/3 innings on Wednesday, taking a no-decision in Pittsburgh's 5-4 win over the Astros. Carlos Lee, Matt Downs and Clint Barmes were all able to take Burres deep in his second start of the season. If he gets a third, it will come on Tuesday against the Cardinals. He should remain out of sight, out of mind in NL-only leagues.

Brian Burres picked up a win in his 2011 debut by holding the Cubs to one run in 5 1/3 innings on Friday. The 30-year-old Burres is the prototypical No. 8 starter. The Pirates finally had reason to turn back to him today, and he gave them a nice outing, one that was better than many of his Triple-A efforts this season. He's now 18-25 with a 5.77 ERA in 55 starts and 47 relief appearances in his career.

Pirates recalled LHP Brian Burres from Triple-A Indianapolis. Burres, 30, posted a 4.66 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over 129 1/3 innings this season at Triple-A Indy, striking out 95 batters while issuing 45 walks. He'll be a mop-up man.