Billings signed a minor league contract, which includes an invitation to spring training, with the Nationals on Friday. Billings posted a 5.27 minor league ERA last season and has appeared in just five big league games, but the Nationals will still give him a chance to earn a spot on their Opening Day roster.

Billings signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers on Thursday, Eric Stephens of True Blue LA reports. Billings made one appearance for the Yankees this season, allowing four earned runs on four hits over four innings of work, although he did strike out seven batters. He'll report to Triple-A Albuquerque to begin with, but may eventually see time in the majors if Roberto Hernandez doesn't work out well in Josh Beckett's (hip) rotation spot.

Yankees sent RHP Bruce Billings outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Billings was designated for assignment earlier in the week to make room on the 40-man roster for Chris Leroux, and passed through waivers unclaimed. He'll continue to function as additional bullpen depth in the minor leagues.

Yankees designated RHP Bruce Billings for assignment. The move clears room on the 40-man roster for Chris Leroux. Billings, who allowed four runs over four relief frames in his lone big league appearance this season, has a good shot to clear waivers.

Yankees optioned RHP Bruce Billings to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The move clears a spot for the newly-acquired Brandon McCarthy on the active roster. Billings was just called up from the minors on Sunday and didn't make an appearance during his brief stay.

Yankees purchased the contract of RHP Bruce Billings from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 28-year-old owns a 9.82 ERA in 11 career major league innings. Billings will be used in a long relief role.

Yankees sent RHP Bruce Billings outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Billings was designated for assignment last Thursday and passed through waivers unclaimed. The 28-year-old owns a 9.82 ERA in 11 career major league innings.

Yankees designated RHP Bruce Billings for assignment. The move clears a spot for Thursday's starting pitcher, Chase Whitley, on the active roster. Billings was placed on the disabled list by the Yankees last month with a right forearm strain after he allowed four runs in four innings in his lone appearance.

Yankees placed RHP Bruce Billings on the 15-day disabled list with a right forearm strain. Billings allowed four runs over four relief innings in his lone appearance with the Yanks last week. It's not clear at this point how long he'll be sidelined. Preston Claiborne replaced him on the roster.

Yankees optioned RHP Bruce Billings to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 28-year-old right-hander appeared in just one game with the Bombers, allowing four runs on four hits in his four innings of work. With the bullpen short on members with Vidal Nuno and David Phelps shifted to the rotation, they needed additional depth and Billings became the odd-man out.