Reds signed C Brian Esposito to a minor league contract. Esposito has made only three major league plate appearances in his career. He turns 33 years old next month and likely won't get past Triple-A with the Reds.

Brian Esposito has elected free agency. The 32-year-old catcher spent only a few days in the majors this year and was not granted a single plate appearance. He'll have trouble finding a new team quickly.

Astros optioned C Brian Esposito to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Esposito was called up from the minors on Friday, but didn't make an appearance during his brief stay with the team. The Astros must be confident that J.R. Towles (chin) is close to returning to the lineup.

Astros purchased the contract of C Brian Esposito from Triple-A Oklahoma City. He'll give the Astros a third catcher for a couple days while J.R. Towles recovers from a chin laceration. Esposito, 32, is a .216/.254/.304 career hitter in the minor leagues, so he can be ignored in fantasy leagues.