Padres signed INF Brian Bixler to a minor league contract. He'll be assigned to Double-A San Antonio, where he'll provide infield depth with Jace Peterson being promoted. Bixler spent all of last season at Triple-A with the Mets, batting .259/.323/.372 with five homers over 101 games.

Phillies signed INF/OF Brian Bixler to a minor league contract. Bixler spent all of last season at Triple-A with the Mets, batting .259./323/.372 over 101 games. He'll give the Phillies some organizational depth.

Mets signed INF/OF Brian Bixler to a minor league contract. He'll receive an invitation to spring training. Bixler has put up an ugly .189/.249/.269 over parts of four minor league seasons and is not a good bet to win an Opening Day roster spot.

Astros designated OF Brian Bixler for assignment.

Making a spot start for Jed Lowrie, Brian Bixler went 3-for-5 and launched the first homer of his major league career in Monday's win over the Royals. It took 161 games, but he finally hit one over the boards. Bixler also added a single and a double, driving in three runs. He'll go back to a utility role Tuesday.

Astros recalled INF-OF Brian Bixler from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Bixler is 1-for-7 (.143) this season in the major leagues. He will merely provide bench depth for the 'Stros.

Astors optioned OF Brian Bixler to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The move clears a spot on the 25-man roster for starter Jordan Lyles. Bixler was briefly called up for Marwin Gonzalez, who is on paternity leave.

Astros recalled INF Brian Bixler from Triple-A Oklahoma City. It's his second stint with the club, as he went 1-for-6 at the plate in five games with the Astros this season. His stay should be short, as he's just up in place of Marwin Gonzalez, who is on paternity leave.

Astros optioned INF Brian Bixler to Triple-A Oklahoma City. He was cleared to make room for Jed Lowrie, who will be activated from the disabled list before Friday's game. Bixler is 1-for-6 in five games with the Astros this season.

Astros purchased the contract of SS Brian Bixler from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Bixler had a nice spring but didn't make the Opening Day roster until Jed Lowrie was injured. He figures to share the shortstop job with Marwin Gonzalez until Lowrie returns, which could be a week from now. The career .187/.248/.247 hitter can be ignored for fantasy purposes.