Red Sox released OF Andres Torres. Torres exercised the out clause in his minor league contract after batting .292/.311/.472 with three home runs and eight RBI in 18 games at Triple-A Pawtucket. The 36-year-old outfielder may already have another deal lined up, but he's doubtful to reach the majors in 2014.

Red Sox signed OF Andres Torres to a minor league contract. Torres has surgery last August to remove bone spurs from his left Achilles, but he was expected to be healthy a while ago. The 36-year-old sports a career .242/.317/.382 batting line over parts of nine major league seasons and will provide the Red Sox with some veteran depth at all three outfield positions.

Giants declined OF Andres Torres' $3 million option for the 2014 season. The Giants will instead pay a $500,000 buyout. The 35-year-old outfielder is coming of a .250/.302/.342 line in 103 games with the Giants, but missed the final month of the regular season after undergoing surgery to remove bone spurs from his left Achilles. He's expected to be ready for the start of spring training, and should be able to find a team willing to let him compete for a reserve outfielder role.

Giants transferred OF Andres Torres to the 60-day disabled list. This was done merely done as a procedural move to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Angel Pagan's activation. Torres recently underwent surgery to remove bone spurs from his left Achilles, and is expected to be sidelined for the next six months.

Andres Torres will be sidelined for six months after surgery to remove bone spurs from his left Achilles. The assumption when he went on the DL last week was that he'd likely need surgery. Torres is a free agent this winter, so he'll surely have to settle for a deal full of incentives. He won't be recovered by the time spring training starts.

Giants placed OF Andres Torres on the 15-day disabled list with a left Achilles strain. He's also dealing with bone spurs in addition to the Achilles issue. Torres will see a specialist next week and seems likely to miss the rest of the season. Francisco Peguero has been recalled to provide outfield depth.

Andres Torres left Friday's game with a right calf cramp. Torres was removed in the third inning and is listed as day-to-day. He went 1-for-2 with a run before exiting.

Andres Torres is back in the Giants' lineup Sunday. Torres sat out Saturday's game after bruising his knee Friday. He's batting seventh and playing left field Sunday.

Andres Torres (knee) is not in Saturday's lineup. Torres suffered a bruised knee Friday and is listed as day-to-day. Gregor Blanco is starting in left field Saturday against the Marlins.

Andres Torres left Friday's game against the Marlins with a right knee injury. Torres is listed as day-to-day with a bruised knee. X-rays were negative, so it's possible he won't miss any time and return to the lineup Saturday.