Jeremy Accardo has signed a contract with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League. The right-hander was released by the Nationals last June after posting a 5.56 ERA in 22 2/3 innings at Triple-A and failed to catch on with another MLB-affiliated club.

Nationals released RHP Jeremy Accardo. Accardo, 31, had a 5.56 ERA and 18/12 K/BB ratio over 22 2/3 innings with the Nationals' Triple-A affiliate. He'll attempt to latch on elsewhere.

Nationals signed RHP Jeremy Accardo to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Accardo posted a 4.82 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 29/16 K/BB ratio in 37 1/3 innings last season between the Indians and A's. He's likely to open 2013 at Triple-A Syracuse.

Jeremy Accardo has elected free agency. Accardo was outrighted off the 40-man roster by the A's but has decided to look for a job elsewhere. The 30-year-old posted a 4.82 ERA over 27 games this season for the A's and Indians.

Athletics purchased the contract of RHP Jeremy Accardo from Triple-A Sacramento. The A's signed Accardo to a minor league deal last month after he was released by the Indians following a 4.58 ERA and 28/16 K/BB ratio over 35 1/3 innings. He'll be used in low-leverage situations.

Athletics signed RHP Jeremy Accardo to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Sacramento. He's provide depth and could conceivably earn a call-up next month. Accardo was designated for assignment last week by the Indians after posting a 4.58 ERA and 28/16 K/BB ratio over 35 1/3 innings.

Indians released RHP Jeremy Accardo. Accardo was designated for assignment by the Indians over the weekend after posting a 4.58 ERA and 28/16 K/BB ratio over 35 1/3 innings this season. He's likely to latch on elsewhere on a minor league deal before long.

Indians signed RHP Jeremy Accardo to a minor league contract. The deal presumably includes a spring training invite. Accardo, 30, posted a 5.73 ERA and 23/18 K/BB ratio over 37 2/3 innings with the Orioles last season and hasn't enjoyed much success at the big league level since 2007. The Phillies also expressed interest in the veteran right-hander this offseason.

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that the Phillies are talking to Jeremy Accardo about a minor league deal. Accardo posted a promising 2.16 ERA and 27/11 K/BB ratio in 33 1/3 innings last season at the Triple-A level. He's doubtful to find that kind of success in the major leagues, but it's a worthwhile risk for the Phils.

Jeremy Accardo has elected free agency. Accardo was outrighted off the Orioles' 40-man roster last week and will now be allowed to test the open market. The 29-year-old right-hander registered a promising 2.16 ERA and 27/11 K/BB ratio in 33 1/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level. He'll get a shot with someone.