Tigers optioned RHP Justin Miller, 1B Jordan Lennerton and OF Daniel Fields to Triple-A Toledo; 3B Francisco Martinez to Double-A Erie; reassigned 2B Devon Travis to minor league camp. Miller is the only one of the group that might have entered camp with an outside shot of landing an Opening Day roster spot. He allowed five runs -- three earned -- over his five spring innings and will now provide depth at Triple-A.

Tigers purchased the contract of RHP Justin Miller from Triple-A Toledo. Miller is now on the 40-man roster. The 26-year-old posted an ugly 7.67 ERA and 33/16 K/BB ratio 27 innings with the Rangers' Double-A and Triple-A affiliates this past season before being given his release in September, but he latched on with the Tigers a couple of weeks later.

Rangers released RHP Justin Miller. The 26-year-old was abysmal through 27 innings between Double-A and Triple-A this season, compiling a 7.67 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 33/16 K/BB ratio. He'll attempt to continue his career elsewhere.

Rangers activated RHP Justin Miller from the 60-day disabled list; optioned him to Double-A Frisco. Miller is almost fully recovered from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery but still needs to build some strength in his right arm. He should become a relief option for the Rangers around the All-Star break.

Justin Miller (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Friday. Miller is working his way back from Tommy John surgery. He'll need plenty of rehab time but could be a relief option for the Rangers next month.

Justin Miller (elbow) is slated to begin a rehab assignment next month. Miller, who is coming back from Tommy John surgery, was recalled and then placed on the 60-day disabled list on Thursday. He'll be optioned to Triple-A Round Rock once he's healthy.

Rangers recalled RHP Justin Miller from Double-A Frisco; placed him on the 60-day disabled list. It's a procedural move designed to clear a 40-man roster spot. Miller is on his way back from Tommy John surgery.

Rangers optioned RHP Justin Miller to Double-A Frisco. Miller missed all of 2012 due to Tommy John surgery. The 25-year-old will repeat this season at the Double-A level but could eventually be an option for the Rangers' bullpen.

Justin Miller (elbow) threw off a mound Tuesday for the first time since last April's Tommy John surgery. Miller is on the same schedule as Joakim Soria, which means he probably won't be ready to appear in games until late May. The 25-year-old pitched the 2011 season at Double-A before missing all of 2012, so he'll be sent down once healthy but could be an option for the Rangers' bullpen eventually.

Rangers purchased the contract of RHP Justin Miller from Triple-A Round Rock. Miller is now back on the Rangers' 40-man roster. The righty missed all of 2012 due to Tommy John surgery but should be an option for the Texas bullpen next season.