Rays signed RHP Lance Pendleton to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Durham. Pendleton had been pitching for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League. The righty will join the bullpen at Durham and function as organizational relief depth.

Astros released RHP Lance Pendleton. Pendleton made four appearances with the Astros late last year after being claimed off waivers from the Yankees. The 28-year-old right-hander will hope to latch on elsewhere.

Astros re-signed RHP Lance Pendleton to a minor league contract. Pendleton failed to make the Opening Day roster after being selected by the Astros in the Rule 5 draft last offseason, but he wound up back in the organization after being claimed off waivers in September. The 28-year-old will receive a spring training invite as part of the deal and will compete for a spot in the bullpen.

Astros sent RHP Lance Pendleton outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Pendleton, 28, can elect to become a free agent after the World Series and is likely to do just that.

Astros claimed RHP Lance Pendleton off waivers from the Yankees. Pendleton was a Rule 5 pick of the Astros but failed to make the Opening Day roster and was sent back to the Yankees before the season began. But, they've decided to scoop him up again after the Yanks designated him for assignment earlier this week. Pendleton held a 3.21 ERA but 8/10 K/BB ratio over 14 innings for the Yanks this year and a 3.11 ERA and 45/24 K/BB ratio over 66 2/3 frames with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Yankees recalled RHP Lance Pendleton from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Pendleton has posted a 3.21 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 14 major league innings this year. He probably won't be used in many high-pressure situations down the stretch.

Yankees optioned RHP Lance Pendelton to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Pendleton was called up just a couple of days to serve as a long reliever. He's registered a 3.21 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 14 major league innings this season.

Yankees recalled RHP Lance Pendleton from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Pendleton has a 2.25 ERA and 7/8 K/BB ratio over 12 innings in two stints with the Yankees this season. He'll serve as a long reliever.

Yankees optioned RHP Lance Pendleton to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He was cleared to make room for Thursday's starter Brian Gordon on the active roster. Pendleton, 27, has a 2.25 ERA and 7/8 K/BB ratio over 12 innings in two stints with the Yankees this season.