Brian Tallet has retired from baseball. The story was reported by Burt Wilson of Lancaster Newspapers and confirmed by MLB Trade Rumors. Tallet, who was pitching for the Lancaster Barnstormers of the independent Atlantic League, will pursue a career in coaching. He finishes his career with a 4.79 ERA in 242 appearances (36 starts) over parts of nine seasons between the Blue Jays, Indians, and Cardinals.

Padres acquired LHP Brian Tallet from the Pirates. It's not clear what the Padres gave up in the deal, but we imagine it's probably just cash considerations. Tallet will give the Pads some left-handed relief depth at Triple-A Tucson.

Pirates signed LHP Brian Tallet to a minor league contract. We assume the veteran will probably receive an invitation to spring training. Tallet suffered through an injury-plagued 2011 campaign and posted an ugly 9.45 ERA and 2.18 WHIP over 19 appearances for the Cardinals and Blue Jays. He has an outside shot at cracking the Opening Day roster.

Blue Jays released LHP Brian Tallet. Tallet, who was essentially a throw-in as part of the Colby Rasmus deal, was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays last week. The 33-year-old southpaw has an ugly 9.45 ERA and 10/7 K/BB ratio over 13 1/3 innings in the majors this season. He'll likely get a spring training invite somewhere.

Blue Jays designated LHP Brian Tallet for assignment. He was cleared to make room for Carlos Villanueva's return from the disabled list. Tallet, 33, has an ugly 9.45 ERA and 10/7 K/BB ratio over 13 1/3 innings between the Blue Jays and Cardinals this season. He'll likely wind up back with the organization.

Blue Jays activated LHP Brian Tallet from the 15-day disabled list. The Jays re-acquired Tallet from the Cardinals in late July as a throw-in to the Colby Rasmus trade. The 33-year-old left-hander hasn't pitched in the majors since July 3.

Brian Tallet (intercostal strain) tossed another scoreless inning Thursday at Single-A Dunedin. Tallet allowed a hit but struck out the side in the impressive rehab outing. He's been playing in minor league games for a week now and should be cleared to return to the majors when rosters expand in September.

Brian Tallet (intercostal) threw a scoreless inning Thursday in his first rehab appearance at Single-A Dunedin. Tallet was acquired from the Cardinals last month as a throw-in with young center fielder Colby Rasmus. The left-handed reliever should be ready by the end of August.

Brian Tallet (intercostal strain) threw a simulated game Monday and will likely begin a rehab assignment Thursday with High-A Dunedin. Tallet, who was acquired from the Cardinals in the Colby Rasmus trade, hasn't appeared in a game since June 3. He'll likely be activated late this month or in September.

Brian Tallet (intercostal strain) threw a simulated game Friday at the Blue Jays' minor league complex in Dunedin, Florida. Tallet, who was reacquired by the Blue Jays before the trade deadline, hasn't pitched since July 3 due to an intercostal strain. It's not yet known when he'll go out on a minor league rehab assignment. The 33-year-old left-hander has an 8.31 ERA and 9/5 K/BB ratio over 13 innings this season.