Moylan (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Braves on Friday, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports. Moylan is about 11 months removed from Tommy John surgery, the second such operation during his career. The right-hander is angling for a return by midseason, but he'll likely have to first demonstrate that he's healthy in the minors before getting an opportunity to join the Braves, where he began his MLB career. Moylan, 36, posted an impressive 2.44 ERA over 232.1 innings during his prime years with the Braves from 2007 through 2010, but the odds seem to be stacked against him reemerging as anything more than a replacement-level arm in middle relief.

Moylan (elbow) said he is feeling great and hopes to be back in the big leagues by midseason at the latest, the Houston Chronicle reports. Now 10 months removed from his second Tommy John surgery -- he had his first in 2008 -- Moylan has progressed to throwing off a mound at about 70 percent strength. The 36-year-old right-hander was in camp with the Astros last spring before suffering the elbow injury, and is currently mulling whether to sign in the near future or wait until the season gets underway.

The Astros are expected to release Peter Moylan. Moylan recently found out he'll likely need a second Tommy John surgery. The move is mutually agreed upon between the club and the 35-year-old Moylan, who has plans on attempting a comeback despite the crushing setback.

After receiving his MRI results back on Friday, it appears that Peter Moylan (elbow) is likely to require a second Tommy John surgery. The 35-year-old hurler has already said that if he needs to have Tommy John again, that he's "100 percent" going to try to pitch again. It's a disappointing development for Moylan who was expected to compete in the Astros Opening Day bullpen.

Astros signed RHP Peter Moylan to a minor league contract. The deal includes an invitation to spring training. The 34-year-old hurler is coming off a disappointing 2013 campaign with the Dodgers where he posted a 6.46 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and 6/7 K/BB ratio over 15 1/3 innings. He'll compete for a spot in the Astros bullpen.

Peter Moylan elected free agency. Moylan was designated for assignment by the Dodgers last week and is now free to seek opportunity elsewhere. He had a 6.46 ERA in 14 big league appearances this year.

Dodgers designated RHP Peter Moylan for assignment. The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for the arrival of Alexander Guerrero. Moylan was already slated to become a free agent after the World Series, so this doesn't really change his status. He posted a 6.46 ERA over 14 appearances for the Dodgers this season.

Dodgers recalled RHP Peter Moylan from Triple-A Albuquerque. Moylan holds a 6.35 ERA over 10 appearances with the big club this season. He won't be used in high-leverage situations.

Dodgers optioned RHP Peter Moylan to Triple-A Albuquerque. Moylan has posted an ugly 6.35 ERA and 1.94 WHIP in 11 1/3 innings with the Dodgers this season. The 34-year-old was replaced by Jose Dominguez on the 25-man roster.

Dodgers purchased the contract of RHP Peter Moylan from Triple-A Albuquerque. Javy Guerra was sent down in a corresponding roster move. Moylan had a 3.52 ERA and 24/10 K/BB ratio over 23 innings in Triple-A and will pitch in middle relief.