White Sox signed RHP Andrew Brackman to a minor league contract. A former first-round pick of the Yankees, Brackman had an ugly 6.71 ERA and 45/42 K/BB ratio in 63 innings last season between the Reds' Double- and Triple-A affiliates. There's little hope for a sudden turnaround, but the White Sox are willing to take the gamble.

Reds sent RHP Andrew Brackman outright to High-A Bakersfield. The former first-round pick was designated for assignment earlier this week after posting a 6.80 ERA through 49 innings at High- and Triple-A. Brackman hasn't had any level of success in the minors since 2010.

Reds optioned RHP Andrew Brackman, OF Denis Phipps and IF Chris Valaika to Triple-A Louisville. Brackman received a major league deal from the Reds this offseason and has a chance to return to the majors if he can reestablish himself in the minors. The the Reds roster size now down to 33 players.

Reds signed RHP Andrew Brackman to a one-year contract. The deal is worth the veteran major league minimum but also carries some performance-based incentives. Brackman, a former first-round pick of the Yankees, posted an ugly 6.00 ERA and 75/75 K/BB ratio across 96 innings last season in Triple-A. He's doubtful to ever meet the expectations people had for him.

Andrew Brackman has reached an agreement on a major-league deal with the Reds worth the veteran minimum plus incentives, reports Jon Heyman of SI.com. The Reds lost Dontrelle Willis earlier in the day and found a fungible arm to replace him. Brackman, a 25-year-old former first-round pick, did well to find a major league deal. The right-hander registered a disappointing 6.00 ERA and 75/75 K/BB ratio in 96 innings this past season at the Triple-A level. Once considered one of the Yankees' most promising pitching prospects, he will have no fantasy value as a long man in Cincinnati's bullpen.

Yankees declined RHP Andrew Brackman's option for 2012. Brackman, a 25-year-old former first-round pick, is now free to sign with any team. The right-hander registered a disappointing 6.00 ERA and 75/75 K/BB ratio in 96 innings this season at the Triple-A level.

Yankees recalled RHP Andrew Brackman from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Once considered one of the Yankees' most promising pitching prospects, Brackman posted an ugly 6.00 ERA and 75/75 K/BB ratio over 96 innings in 33 starts at the Triple-A level this season. Needless to say, he is unlikely to get much work in September.