Orioles signed LHP Casey Fossum to a minor league contract. Fossum hasn't pitched in the major leagues since the 2009 season and posted a rough 6.56 ERA in 35 2/3 innings last year at the Triple-A level. He'll function as organizational relief depth in 2012 for Baltimore.

Mets released LHP Casey Fossum. Fossum was reportedly considering retirement during the middle of last season, though it's not clear if he's made up his mind one way or another. He just turned 34 but hasn't pitched in a major league game since 2009 and has been unsuccessful at the minor league level the last two years.